The Bright Method Podcast: Realistic Time Management and Productivity for Working Women & Working Moms

Discover how flexibility and accountability can redefine your approach to time management. Learn why rigid schedules can be limiting as life changes. Hear real-life examples of women integrating personal needs into their workdays while maintaining high standards. Explore the importance of developing a time-management system that's adaptable rather than a fixed schedule. Lastly, uncover the signs of when flexibility becomes overwhelming and how to assess your workload realistically.

Saying no can be tough, especially to tempting opportunities. A personal story highlights the importance of prioritizing family time over potential business gains. Evaluating the true cost of commitments is crucial, as is recognizing the difference between scarcity and abundance mindsets. The episode emphasizes the power of pausing before making decisions and how saying no can reinforce boundaries and personal integrity. Plus, there’s a twist of generosity as a colleague is recommended for the opportunity, proving collaboration can flourish alongside boundaries.

Halloween is more than just a spooky night—it's a prime example of hidden mental load that sneaks up on busy parents. The discussion highlights how effective calendaring can ease the chaos. Learn practical tips for planning everything from costumes to candy logistics. Discover the power of annual event repeats and weekly planning to streamline your future preparation. This conversation is a treasure trove for anyone looking to reclaim their time and sanity during the holiday season!

Discover practical strategies to tackle common work time management challenges faced by women. Learn how to set clear boundaries to minimize interruptions during office hours. Explore techniques for breaking down ambitious projects into manageable steps and the importance of realistic time estimation. Address the frustration of long commutes by turning them into valuable time for learning or self-care. These tips and insights aim to help you reclaim control over your time and enhance productivity.

In this discussion, the host challenges the notion that efficiency equals happiness. They advocate for prioritizing peace and clarity over mere productivity. The conversation highlights the importance of creating breathing space in our busy lives to reduce stress and increase joy. Practical strategies include padding your calendar and letting go of unnecessary commitments. Grounding questions are proposed to help reflect on desired life pace and feelings, emphasizing the idea that less stress can lead to better quality work and more fulfillment.

In this engaging conversation with Sarah Wagoner, a certified leadership and transformation coach, listeners discover how career transitions touch every facet of life, especially for women with young children. Sarah shares the critical importance of aligning personal values with professional paths, revealing how many women experience a 'moment of awakening' that sparks change. Through practical strategies like energy inventories and boundary-setting, she offers insights on crafting fulfilling careers that respect the realities of personal responsibilities.

On Instagram, someone shared that their biggest work time management painpoint was this: "Hard time focusing during short periods. Brain thinks I need an hour chunk to start. Such a loss." I very much get this feeling. Let's talk about three things that might help. Also: my full Bright Method program opens for enrollment on September 10 at 10am CST. Learn all about it here, and let me know if you have any questions! Links you might enjoy: 🌿 Free 5-Day Time Management Program Get five short, practical video lessons packed with realistic strategies to help you manage your personal and professional life with more clarity and calm. 📱 Follow me on Instagram Get bite-sized, real-life time management tips for working women—like reminders to set mail holds before travel, anonymous day-in-the-life calendars from other professional women, and behind-the-scenes looks at how I manage my own time. ✨ The full Bright Method™️ program If you're ready for a full time management system that's realistic, sustainable, and dare I say… fun, check out the Bright Method program. It's helped hundreds of professional women take back control of their time—and their peace of mind.

Shanna Skidmore, a business strategist and former Fortune 100 financial advisor, empowers entrepreneurs through financial literacy. She explains how time and finances intersect for business owners, emphasizing the importance of defining your 'enough' number. Shanna discusses balancing client management with personal well-being and the significance of processes in enhancing efficiency. Her insights help listeners navigate financial hurdles and create business strategies that align with their lifestyles.

Click here to get the free back-to-school guide! Note: The Bright Method is not just for moms, and I try to have most episodes of this podcast apply to everyone – regardless of whether they have kids. But sometimes, the time management challenges associated with kids need to be addressed, so this is one of those episodes. If you are kid-free, feel free to skip this one and tune back in for the next! Back-to-school season is coming—whether your kids are starting in early August or later (and feel free to save this one for later if you're not ready to think about it yet). In this episode, I'll walk you through how to make the transition into the school year less stressful, less scramble-y, and more calm. Plus, it'll help you get back to enjoying the rest of your summer knowing you're on top of the upcoming back-to-school season. Whether you're already feeling the low hum of logistical stress about supply lists, new routines, haircuts, and first-day emotions—or you're someone who doesn't think about it and then ends up scrambling later—this episode will help. I walk through: Why calendaring back-to-school tasks now will help you actually enjoy the rest of your summer more Why it's worth starting with a blank sheet of paper before diving into the guide The benefit of calendaring out emotions around transitions (with a powerful story from a client about how it helped her stay calm during a kindergartner meltdown) What to do if you already feel like you've "missed the boat" on something like a haircut (hint: how to make sure it doesn't happen again next year) A super practical tip from a fellow mom on what to do if a behavior or concern is bothering you now (but may resolve itself soon) How to use your calendar to help you have important conversations with your kids—and remember to actually follow through All of this is a small peek into how the Bright Method works: making the invisible visible, creating clarity through realistic planning, and helping you enjoy the now without dropping the ball later. → Grab the free back-to-school calendar guide I mention in this episode: https://kellynolan.com/back-to-school → Try the free five-day program (Reset & Refresh): https://kellynolan.com/refresh → Explore the full Bright Method program or join the waitlist for September enrollment: https://kellynolan.com/the-bright-method-time-management-course-with-kelly-nolan Links you might enjoy: 🌿 Free 5-Day Time Management Program Get five short, practical video lessons packed with realistic strategies to help you manage your personal and professional life with more clarity and calm. 📱 Follow me on Instagram Get bite-sized, real-life time management tips for working women—like reminders to set mail holds before travel, anonymous day-in-the-life calendars from other professional women, and behind-the-scenes looks at how I manage my own time. ✨ The full Bright Method™️ program If you're ready for a full time management system that's realistic, sustainable, and dare I say… fun, check out the Bright Method program. It's helped hundreds of professional women take back control of their time—and their peace of mind.

Discover strategies to reclaim your time amid constant demands, especially for working women in leadership. Learn how to prioritize strategic thinking over reactive tasks and explore the unconventional idea of taking "off" days for focused work. Gain insights from diverse stories that inspire creativity and motivation. Plus, check out a flexible ten-week time management program designed to enhance your productivity while fitting into your busy schedule.