
It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance
Welcome to It’s About Time, a podcast about work, life and balance. Around here, we believe that busy is *not* a badge of honor, and that success and stress don’t have to go hand in hand.
Each week, host Anna Dearmon Kornick shares time management tips, productivity strategies and real-life advice to help YOU make the most of your time.
From setting goals and staying focused, to making time for your family and self-care, Anna answers your toughest questions so you can stop spinning your wheels and start getting things done. Life is messy, so Anna doesn’t hold back from sharing stories of personal struggle alongside the successes.
In addition to deep-dive how-to episodes with valuable takeaways that you can start implementing today, Anna interviews other go-getters to find out how they juggle careers, businesses, family, personal development, travel and more.
If you’re ready to step away from the overwhelm and spend your time on what matters most, you’re in the right place.
Latest episodes

5 snips
Apr 16, 2024 • 43min
Tool Time: The Four Time Management Tools You Need to Manage a Busy Schedule
Discover the best time management tools for business owners and professionals, including digital calendars, paper planners, capture tools, and collaboration resources. Learn how to strike a balance between high-tech and low-tech tools for optimal productivity. Find out the key to success in time management by committing to effective tool usage and building a solid system around them.

Apr 8, 2024 • 41min
The Slow Living Secret: How Slowing Down Can Help You Live Your Most Authentic Life ft. Stephanie O’Dea
Author Stephanie O'Dea shares her journey from a full-time working mom to a slow living advocate. She discusses the importance of intentional living, finding balance between work and family, transitioning from chaos to calm with personalized time management strategies, and the benefits of embracing a slow lifestyle in a fast-paced world.

Apr 1, 2024 • 12min
Back to the Present: How to Make the Most of Your Time Using Time Travel
Are you a busy professional or business owner in pursuit of better work/life balance? Do you wish you had more time in your day? Have you ever wished you could be in two places at once? If that’s a yes, then listen up! I’ve got the perfect solution for you: the It’s About Time Machine! Tune in to learn rules for smart time travel, the best eras to hit on your time traveling journey, and how to deal if you don’t have your own time machine! (Also, Happy April Fools Day!) 🔗 Check out the show notes for Episode 220 here: annadkornick.com/220 🔗 Tell us what YOU would do with a time machine here: It’s About Time Podcast Facebook Community

Mar 25, 2024 • 24min
Quick Wins: 7 Fun Productivity Hacks You Should Try This Week
Sometimes a quick win is exactly what we need for a little time management boost. That’s why in this episode I’ve compiled a list of 7 fun productivity hacks to give you back a few minutes in your day. Productivity hacks might not be the foundation of better time management, but they’re great for when you’re overwhelmed and need a quick win! 🔗 Check out the Shownotes for Episode 219: annadkornick.com/219 🔗 Big Picture Year Planning Calendar

Mar 18, 2024 • 47min
The Secret to Better Boundaries: How Clear Communication Can Radically Change the Way You Manage Your Time featuring Blair Broussard
Ever find it tough to set and actually keep your boundaries? Maybe you take your work home every night, or you struggle to have those tricky conversations with friends and family. Meet Blair Broussard, a pro at setting boundaries with kindness and radical candor. Find out how to reclaim your time (and sanity!) by effectively communicating your boundaries using Blair’s tips. Show notes for Episode 218

Mar 11, 2024 • 23min
What about ME? How to Find Time for Yourself When Your Schedule is Packed
Discover practical strategies for finding 'Me Time' in a busy schedule, the importance of self-care, creating a personalized 'Me Time Menu', overcoming guilt, and connecting with a supportive community for inspiration.

13 snips
Mar 4, 2024 • 28min
The Art of Enough: How to Break the Cycle of Overwhelm and Overcommitment
Learn how to break the cycle of overcommitment and overwhelm with strategies for prioritization, quitting overwhelming commitments, strategic delegation, and transitioning to a balanced time management approach for improved well-being and productivity.

5 snips
Feb 26, 2024 • 26min
Not Enough Hours in the Day? 5 Reasons Why You're Overcommitted and Overwhelmed
Dive into the reasons behind feeling overcommitted and overwhelmed. Explore setting boundaries, managing relationships, and regaining control for a balanced life.

Feb 19, 2024 • 22min
How to Organize Your Day When Everything Feels Overwhelming
Explore practical ways to organize your day when feeling overwhelmed. Learn about the overwhelm management map, prioritizing tasks with boulders, big rocks, and pebbles, and categorizing tasks into must-do, should-do, could-do, and want-to. Discover strategies for handling challenging days and avoiding overwhelm.

7 snips
Feb 12, 2024 • 51min
The Cure for Burnout: How the Right Mindset and Healthy Boundaries Can Help You Beat Burnout with Emily Ballesteros
Emily Ballesteros, burnout coach, discusses her journey recovering from burnout, managing time to prevent it, and her best tips for anyone dealing with burnout. Topics include setting boundaries, mindset shift, time management, stress management, and personal care.
Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts
Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.