The Bright Method Podcast: Realistic Time Management and Productivity for Working Women & Working Moms
Kelly Nolan
Ready for a time management approach that is actually designed for professional working women – ones that help you lighten the mental load, draw boundaries with more confidence, focus on the important (not just urgent) stuff at work, and be present with friends and family?
Podcast host, Kelly Nolan, an attorney-turned-time management strategist, mom of two, and creator of the Bright Method™, delivers practical, realistic time management strategies tailored for busy professional women, working moms, and ambitious women juggling careers and home life.
We cover topics like:
How to time-block in a way that actually works and avoid common time-blocking mistakes,
How to manage the mental load around all of our roles at work and at home,
How to handle work deadlines with less stress and scramble,
How to keep distractions in check, from social media to people swinging by your office, and
How to plan in a realistic way so you can feel on top of it all and avoid overcommitment.
Whether you're a lawyer, physician, executive, woman in corporate, professor, entrepreneur, or any woman navigating a full plate, this podcast gives you tools to design a sustainable system that works for your real life—not a Pinterest-perfect version of it.
Follow now, and let's get you falling asleep proud of what you got done today and calm about what's on tap tomorrow.
Podcast host, Kelly Nolan, an attorney-turned-time management strategist, mom of two, and creator of the Bright Method™, delivers practical, realistic time management strategies tailored for busy professional women, working moms, and ambitious women juggling careers and home life.
We cover topics like:
How to time-block in a way that actually works and avoid common time-blocking mistakes,
How to manage the mental load around all of our roles at work and at home,
How to handle work deadlines with less stress and scramble,
How to keep distractions in check, from social media to people swinging by your office, and
How to plan in a realistic way so you can feel on top of it all and avoid overcommitment.
Whether you're a lawyer, physician, executive, woman in corporate, professor, entrepreneur, or any woman navigating a full plate, this podcast gives you tools to design a sustainable system that works for your real life—not a Pinterest-perfect version of it.
Follow now, and let's get you falling asleep proud of what you got done today and calm about what's on tap tomorrow.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jul 22, 2024 • 32min
61. Goli Kalkhoran of Lessons from a Quitter & Resisting the Desire to be the "Perfect Employee"
Goli Kalkhoran, from Lessons from a Quitter, discusses overcoming the perfectionist mindset in the workplace, empowering self-advocacy, and creating intentional careers. She emphasizes destigmatizing quitting, setting boundaries, and finding fulfillment beyond societal expectations.
Jul 8, 2024 • 30min
60. Mistakes: How to Recover & Move Forward Using the Bright Method
If you're like me, making a mistake can wash you in shame and derail you for a period of time. Let's talk about some guiding principles that have helped me, including advice I've received from others and ways I've used the Bright Method to help me get out of that mistake shame spiral. A full transcript of this episode is available on my website about two weeks after the episode is published. To find it, click here and then select the episode. -- To take my free 5-day program, the Reset and Refresh, click here: https://kellynolan.com/reset-refresh. To learn more about and sign up for the Bright Method 8-week program, click here: https://kellynolan.com/the-bright-method-time-management-course-with-kelly-nolan.
Jun 24, 2024 • 27min
59. For Parents: The One-Year Shakeup & the Divvy of Labor
Without any scientific data to back me up, I believe kids push parents into traditional gender norms (at least in same-sex couples) because of legitimate (though frustrating) biological reasons during that first year with a baby. Because of that, kid (and home) labor gets unevenly distributed to women, and this pattern of the labor division gets established. And then, because of the new crazy pace of life with a kid, the pattern persists beyond the first year and beyond any legitimate rationale for it. Let's talk about this and how we can get intentional around it to at least prevent the pattern from persisting beyond any rationale for it. This is also obviously informed by my own experience. I would love to hear your thoughts – positive or negative – around this. Email me at kelly@kellynolan.com. And please feel free to send this episode to a friend, too! Thank you! Other resources that might be relevant: Time Management Tips for New Moms (Majka) 13 Strategies to Plan Maternity Leave What Do Working Moms Do During The Summer A full transcript of this episode is available on my website about two weeks after the episode is published. To find it, click here and then select the episode.
Jun 10, 2024 • 32min
58. The Summer Episode: Three Tips about Summer Work, Travel, & Working Parent Logistics
Hi there! Hopefully this is the last episode with bad sound quality. (Reminder: I’m in a rental and had to switch up my sound set-up in the move – and apparently did not do well). I tried to fix it once I realized it (we’ll see how I did next episode), but I’d already recorded this one. Today, we'll talk three sets of summer tips: First, around workload in the summer and intentional slowing down where you want to; Second, around summer travel; and Third, for working parents, some tips around logistics. For more resources on these topics, check out: Article: A Step-By-Step System for Checking Out of Work to Take a Vacation Instagram post re 11 practical tips you can do now to make Future You’s trip more enjoyable Article: For Working Parents: Things to Calendar Now to Make the Summer Transition Smoother A full transcript of this episode is available on my website about two weeks after the episode is published. To find it, click here and then select the episode. -- To learn more about and join the waitlist for the Bright Method 8-week program, click here: https://kellynolan.com/the-bright-method-time-management-course-with-kelly-nolan.
Jun 3, 2024 • 24min
57. Ugh An Election Year: How to Protect Your Peace of Mind
Tips on maintaining peace of mind during an election year, including setting boundaries, reducing news exposure, and practicing self-care. Strategies for managing time and emotions, such as planning activities and prioritizing mental health amidst the chaos.
May 27, 2024 • 12min
56. Not Letting Overactive Loyalty Prevent Us From Drawing Boundaries at Work
Exploring the struggle of setting boundaries at work, navigating loyalty and ethical dilemmas, prioritizing self-care, and the importance of drawing boundaries to prioritize personal well-being in the workplace.
May 20, 2024 • 35min
55. “You waste years by not being able to waste hours”: The Critical Role Planning Plays
This podcast delves into the importance of strategic planning for time management, highlighting the risk of wasting time without proper direction. It emphasizes prioritization, setting boundaries, and the power of weekly planning sessions for long-term success.
May 13, 2024 • 16min
54. Ever-changing schedules: If you or your partner have ever-different weeks bc of your job, this one is for you
For people with ever-different schedules, from ER physicians and nurses to pilots, this episode is for you! A full transcript of this episode is available on my website about two weeks after the episode is published. To find it, click here and then select the episode. -- To take my free 5-day program, the Reset and Refresh, click here: https://kellynolan.com/reset-refresh.
May 6, 2024 • 22min
53. Commutes & Non-Commutes: Transitioning from Home to Work and Back
Someone asked me on Instagram to address commutes from a time management perspective. So, let's dig into some strategies for traditional commutes & non-commutes for the days you WFH. A full transcript of this episode is available on my website about two weeks after the episode is published. To find it, click here and then select the episode.
Apr 29, 2024 • 39min
52. [Listen before you rule it out] Hiring a House Manager with Kelly Hubbell of Sage Haus
Listen to at least the first five minutes before you decide whether or not this episode is for you. And I'd love to hear your feedback. Resources mentioned: Episode 29 of the Bright Method podcast regarding Outsourcing, including our complicated emotions around the topic Here's where to find more about Kelly Hubbell of Sage Haus: Website - https://www.mysagehaus.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mysagehaus/ Store - https://stan.store/mysagehaus A full transcript of this episode is available on my website about two weeks after the episode is published. To find it, click here and then select the episode.
