Work + Life Harmony | Time Management, Organization and Planning for Overwhelmed Women

Planning tips and organization techniques are fantastic for getting things in order in the short term, but they aren’t enough to prevent us from feeling overwhelmed again later. That’s why we need repeatable planning systems in place, and today, I’m sharing three of these life-changing processes!Do you know the difference between planning tips or techniques and planning systems?Both are amazing and can help you out, but only one is capable of preventing you from feeling overwhelmed continually.While planning techniques give you those quick wins, they aren’t enough to stop you from feeling overwhelmed in the long run because they aren’t part of a repeatable system. That’s why, today, I’m sharing with you the three planning systems you need to keep the stress and overwhelm at bay LONG TERM!By the end of this episode, you will learn:Why planning tips feel so rewarding in the moment but don’t prevent overwhelm from creeping back inThe three continuous, repeatable planning systems I use How to start using these processes in your own life to stop feeling overwhelmedLike what you heard here?I’d be honored and grateful if you would head over to iTunes to leave a review and let other female entrepreneurs know what you learned! While you’re there, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode.________________________________💻 Free Training Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining ________________________________ 📱 Get The Pink Bee App Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu ________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan 🩷🐝www.megansumrell.comwww.instagram.com/megansumrellwww.youtube.com/@the_pink_beewww.facebook.com/megansumrell

If you’re new to personal development, it can seem daunting at first. There is SO much to choose from, and as a busy mompreneur, how do you find TIME to fit it in? Michelle Wolfe is here to help, and she’s giving us the tips we need to make personal development an easy part of our Work + Life Harmony.When you hear the words “personal development”, what’s the first thing that pops into your mind?For many women, it’s the overwhelming feeling of having to find time for yet another thing in your schedule coupled with the confusion of not even knowing where to begin.Thankfully, today’s guest, Michelle Wolfe, is here to give us the direction we need to approach personal development from the perspective of achieving Work + Life Harmony — NOT from the stress of adding yet another thing to our plates.By the end of this conversation, you will learn:How to find time for yourself and your personal developmentWhat’s most important for you to focus on in this area as a mompreneur with a lot going on alreadyThe reasons prioritizing this kind of time for yourself really does benefit your overall work + life harmonyThen, if you’re ready for more from Michelle, follow her on Instagram at @themichellewolfe and check out her fabulous fitness apparel line, MUVE (remember to use the coupon code MUVE10 to snag your discount!).Like what you heard here?I’d be honored and grateful if you would head over to iTunes to leave a review and let other female entrepreneurs know what you learned! While you’re there, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode.________________________________💻 Free Training Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining ________________________________ 📱 Get The Pink Bee App Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu ________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan 🩷🐝www.megansumrell.comwww.instagram.com/megansumrellwww.youtube.com/@the_pink_beewww.facebook.com/megansumrell

Most of us approach personality test results with the idea that they can’t be changed, but recently, I’ve seen shifts in not only my own Myers-Briggs personality type but in the types of women in my community. And today, I’m sharing how weekly planning may be impacting these changes!What is your Myers-Briggs personality type?For years, my personality test results showed I was about as INTJ as they come! However, recently, I’ve noticed that these results — specifically the first and last letter in your Myers Briggs personality type — have a direct impact on how you plan and manage your time AND that, with weekly planning, they can even shift.By the end of this episode, you will learn:The way to understand your personality test results and what it really means to be an introvert or an extrovertHow my Myers Briggs personality type has shifted over timeWhy weekly planning can change your test results — and your life!Like what you heard here?I’d be honored and grateful if you would head over to iTunes to leave a review and let other female entrepreneurs know what you learned! While you’re there, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode.________________________________💻 Free Training Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining ________________________________ 📱 Get The Pink Bee App Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu ________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan 🩷🐝www.megansumrell.comwww.instagram.com/megansumrellwww.youtube.com/@the_pink_beewww.facebook.com/megansumrell

The holidays are on their way, and for most of us busy moms, this means a big dose of holiday stress is barreling our direction, too. Thankfully, feeling overwhelmed during November and December doesn’t have to be your norm, and today, I’m giving you the planning tips you need to make that happen!When do you start prepping for the holidays most years?Believe it or not, I usually start in September, and I’m here to tell you that, while it may seem like feeling overwhelmed is just a natural part of Q4, it does NOT have to be this way!Today, I’m sharing with you the planning tips you need to reduce holiday stress and actually enjoy this time of the year with your family and friends.By the end of this episode, you will learn:Why feeling overwhelmed during the holiday season is normal, but NOT inevitableThe three areas you can plan for ahead of time to lessen holiday stress: gift buying, scheduling, and food prep (trust me on this last one!)Key planning tips you need for each of these three areasLike what you heard here?I’d be honored and grateful if you would head over to iTunes to leave a review and let other female entrepreneurs know what you learned! While you’re there, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode.________________________________💻 Free Training Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining ________________________________ 📱 Get The Pink Bee App Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu ________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan 🩷🐝www.megansumrell.comwww.instagram.com/megansumrellwww.youtube.com/@the_pink_beewww.facebook.com/megansumrell

Guest Katy Wells, an expert on decluttering and organization tips, shares strategies to simplify and declutter your home without feeling overwhelmed. She discusses the difference between managing expected mess and clutter, offers organization tips for large decluttering projects, and emphasizes the importance of flexibility in organizing. Tune in to learn how to confidently get organized in 2023!

As a part of the Meet the Guest Expert series for our upcoming Plan-a-Palooza, I’m so excited to introduce you to the DIY home project guru, Tasha Agruso! She’s sharing her best project planning tips to help you stop feeling overwhelmed about the big things you want to tackle in your home.How many home projects are you currently putting off because just the thought of them leaves you stressed and feeling overwhelmed?You are definitely NOT alone in this! In fact, many women avoid large home projects altogether because they are so daunting.That’s why, today, I have the master of DIY home projects, Tasha Agruso, here to give us the actionable planning tips we need to break down large projects into manageable steps.By the end of this conversation, you will learn:How Tasha plans for large home projectsKey planning tips to help you DIY the bigger projects you’ve been avoidingThe way to maximize your time when doing home projects so you stop feeling overwhelmed and actually get things DONEThen, if you’re ready for more from Tasha, follow her and her business on Instagram @tasha.kaleidoscope and @kaleidoscope_living.And be sure to join Tasha and me at my upcoming Plan-a-Palooza event on October 18th and 19th, where you will learn her entire home project planning system! Grab your ticket HERE.Like what you heard here?I’d be honored and grateful if you would head over to iTunes to leave a review and let other female entrepreneurs know what you learned! While you’re there, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode.________________________________💻 Free Training Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining ________________________________ 📱 Get The Pink Bee App Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu ________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan 🩷🐝www.megansumrell.comwww.instagram.com/megansumrellwww.youtube.com/@the_pink_beewww.facebook.com/megansumrell

If you think you’re the only person battling procrastination, you’re dead wrong. EVERYONE deals with this, and there’s a good reason the productivity tips you’ve been trying aren’t helping! If you’re ready to stop procrastination for good, you need the #1 strategy in today’s episode. When was the last time you found yourself feeling overwhelmed because of procrastination?Whether or not we’d like to admit it, we ALL have some work to do when it comes to procrastination.That’s why, this week, we’re talking about how to stop procrastination and why all of the productivity tips and tools in the world won't work without this #1 key strategy! By the end of this episode, you will learn:The two reasons it’s so hard to stop procrastination and why it leaves us feeling overwhelmed What doesn’t work when it comes to putting an end to our procrastinating The #1 productivity tip you need to kick procrastination to the curb for goodLike what you heard here?I’d be honored and grateful if you would head over to iTunes to leave a review and let other female entrepreneurs know what you learned! While you’re there, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast, so you don’t miss an episode.________________________________💻 Free Training Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining ________________________________ 📱 Get The Pink Bee App Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu ________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan 🩷🐝www.megansumrell.comwww.instagram.com/megansumrellwww.youtube.com/@the_pink_beewww.facebook.com/megansumrell

Annual planning time is here, so I’m once again chatting with one of my favorite podcast guests, Mindi Huebner, as we dive into how to master your mindset while creating your long-term plans and priorities. Because we all know that no matter how great our plans, nothing works without the right mindset!How many times do you start working towards a new goal or plan with your intentions and priorities in check, only to have your mind completely derail you?Don’t worry, I’ve been there, too, and know firsthand that it’s hard to make progress on even the best thought-out plans when we don’t have the right things in place between our ears.That’s why, today, I’m bringing back the incredible Mindi Huebner, who is here to help you master your mindset when it comes to long-term goals and annual planning. By the end of this conversation, you will learn:Why those voices in your head and your “internal clutter” always seem to derail you and your prioritiesThe way to approach annual planning and long-term goals in a way that will work for youHow to finally stop self-sabotaging, own your identity, and master your mindsetThen, if you’re ready for more from Mindy, be sure to check out her previous appearances on the podcast in Episode 102 on habit stacking, Episode 34 on mastering your outcomes, and Episode 10 on living your life on purpose. You can also follow her on Instagram @mindihuebner.And be sure to join Mindi and me at my upcoming Plan-a-Palooza event on October 18th and 19th! Grab your ticket HERE.Like what you heard here?I’d be honored and grateful if you would head over to iTunes to leave a review and let other female entrepreneurs know what you learned! While you’re there, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast, so you don’t miss an episode.________________________________💻 Free Training Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining ________________________________ 📱 Get The Pink Bee App Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu ________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan 🩷🐝www.megansumrell.comwww.instagram.com/megansumrellwww.youtube.com/@the_pink_beewww.facebook.com/megansumrell

Constant overwhelm seems to be inevitable for women nowadays and for good reason. Life and motherhood demand a lot! But understanding why we feel this way is the first step to changing things. In this episode, I dive into the top reasons women are feeling overwhelmed — and what we can do about it!Can you remember the last time you weren’t feeling overwhelmed?Almost all of the women I know live in a continual state of overwhelm, and it’s completely understandable given the current realities of the world and motherhood.Thankfully, you don’t have to stay stuck here! Today, we’re going to uncover how to stop feeling overwhelmed by looking at the top 3 sources of your overwhelm and what you can do to manage them more easily.By the end of this episode, you will learn:Why increased responsibilities contribute to you continually feeling overwhelmedHow to stop feeling overwhelmed by your technologyWays to manage the unrealistic expectations you’re placing on yourselfThen, if you’re ready for more support, be sure to grab your seat for my TOP Bootcamp. Inside, you’ll learn how to manage your TIME, control your CALENDAR, and skyrocket your PRODUCTIVITY!Like what you heard here?I’d be honored and grateful if you would head over to iTunes to leave a review and let other female entrepreneurs know what you learned! While you’re there, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode.________________________________💻 Free Training Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining ________________________________ 📱 Get The Pink Bee App Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu ________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan 🩷🐝www.megansumrell.comwww.instagram.com/megansumrellwww.youtube.com/@the_pink_beewww.facebook.com/megansumrell

Many people think long-term planning is a waste of time — especially for busy moms. But in this episode, I’m sharing how the right kind of annual planning helps you stay present, establish boundaries, and avoid overscheduling so that you can finally create the work-life harmony you desire.When was the last time you followed through with the goals and dreams you wrote down during your annual planning?If you’re like many of the women I talk to, you’ve pretty much thrown in the towel on long-term planning, and it’s hard to blame you.Making annual plans that actually work for our lives as busy moms can be challenging, but it’s not impossible. And today, I’m sharing with you why long-term planning (done the right way!) is worthwhile AND how it helps you create the work-life harmony you crave.By the end of this episode, you will learn:Why your current method of long-term planning feels like a waste of time — and it probably isThe reason annual planning helps you stay present and have more work-life harmony NOWHow long-term plans support your boundaries and keep you from overschedulingLike what you heard here?I’d be honored and grateful if you would head over to iTunes to leave a review and let other female entrepreneurs know what you learned! While you’re there, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode.________________________________💻 Free Training Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining ________________________________ 📱 Get The Pink Bee App Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu ________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan 🩷🐝www.megansumrell.comwww.instagram.com/megansumrellwww.youtube.com/@the_pink_beewww.facebook.com/megansumrell