Podcasts about Time management

In today's episode, we'll discuss: Year-end processing doesn't have to feel like an annual stress cycle. In this episode, you'll learn five simple strategies to make December smoother, more predictable, and far less overwhelming

Life doesn't sit still, and neither does homemaking. In this conversation with Convivial Circle member Meghan Jackson, we look at what it really takes to stay steady when the year throws every kind of setback your way—kitchen remodels, family illness, extra workload, disrupted routines, and the emotional toll that comes with all of it.Meghan shares how she kept showing up, even when her plans fell apart. Her story is a picture of what community coaching is actually for: not perfection, but resilience. Not sticking the landing every time, but learning to return to the work with strength, clarity, and a cheerful, trusting heart.We talk about weekly reviews, alignment cards, habit statements, delegation, home education, staying grounded in Scripture, and letting the Lord define the next right step—even when the next step is simply praying for strength.If you want support for a year that won't go according to plan (because they never do), community coaching gives you structure, accountability, and a Christ-centered approach to homemaking.convivialcircle.com

Send Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks.In this episode of Make Time for Success, Dr. Christine Li dives deep into the emotional and psychological roadblocks that hold us back from making progress—using the topic of clutter as a springboard. After noticing a shift in her audience's social media comments from surface-level thanks to more vulnerable shares about overwhelm, grief, and shame, Dr. Christine Li explores seven common self-sabotaging habits and how to overcome them. She discusses the power of reframing your perspective, embracing experimentation, balancing self-reliance with asking for help, staying persistent, and developing new skills with the support of others. This episode is filled with compassionate advice and practical strategies to help listeners get unstuck and move closer to their goals.Timestamps:00:00:00 - 00:01:15: Dr. Christine Li introduces how our psychology affects daily habits, inspired by her social media experiences.00:01:20 - 00:01:47: Purpose of the podcast: strategies to overcome procrastination and reach goals.00:02:02 - 00:04:06: Clutter as a symptom of emotional overwhelm, shame, and paralysis.00:04:06 - 00:05:58: First way we hold ourselves back—thinking we lack time or energy.00:05:58 - 00:06:35: Second way—forgetting life is an experiment and not needing perfect conditions to begin.00:06:36 - 00:09:26: Third and fourth ways—believing we need more help before starting and not getting help when needed.00:10:59 - 00:12:39: Fifth way—thinking it's all up to us and not seeking support.00:13:13 - 00:16:24: Sixth way—giving up too soon, before hitting success.00:16:24 - 00:18:24: Seventh way—not developing essential skills or getting expert help.Wrap-Up: Encouragement to pursue goals with openness and joy; worksheet available at maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/leap.To get the free download that accompanies this episode, go to  https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/leapTo sign up for the Waitlist for the Simply Productive Program, go to https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SPFor more information on the Make Time for Success podcast, visit: https://www.maketimeforsuccesspodcast.comGain Access to Dr. Christine Li's Free Resource Library -- 12 downloadable tools and templates to help you bypass the impulse to procrastinate: https://procrastinationcoach.mykajabi.com/freelibraryTo work with Dr. Li on a weekly basis in her coaching and accountability program, register for The Success Lab here: https://www.procrastinationcoach.com/labConnect with Us!Dr. Christine LiWebsite: https://www.procrastinationcoach.comFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/procrastinationcoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/procrastinationcoach/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@procrastinationcoachThe Success Lab: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/lab                        Simply Productive: https://maketimeforsuccesspodcast.com/SP

12 Game-Changing Time Management Principles for Doctors Time is the ONE resource you can't make more of—so let's make sure you're spending it on what actually matters!

Feeling worn down by work or wondering if your burnout is more than just stress? You're not alone. In this episode, Lindsey Fuller is joined with Elandria Jackson Charles and Naomi Hattaway for a heartfelt conversation about how our jobs impact our wellbeing—and what to do when things start to feel overwhelming. Together, they explore real stories of burnout and offer gentle, practical tools for tuning into your own needs. Tap into how to recognize the difference between everyday discomfort and true harm, plus find fresh ways to rest and even reclaim joy amid the daily grind. Whether you're considering a career shift, dreaming of consulting, or simply hoping to feel more balanced, this conversation will support you and give you thoughtful steps to move forward.Episode HighlightsExploring Self-Study and Burnout (02:57)The Importance of Nature and Grounding (05:31)Navigating Personal and Professional Seasons (08:22)Tools for Self-Care and Recovery (10:43)The Role of Agency in Time Management (13:47)Creating Protected Time for Wellbeing (16:54)The Power of Naming and Noticing (19:43)Zoom Out Somatic Practice (22:50)Understanding Workplace Dynamics (27:32)Differentiating Misalignment, Dysfunction, and Toxicity (28:49)Navigating the Transition to Consulting (35:20)Naomi and Elandria's Affirmations (43:12) Episode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/episode/toxicworkplace//Join the We Are For Good Community—completely free.Join fellow changemakers, share takeaways from this working session, and keep collaborating in a space built for connection, inspiration, and real impact: www.weareforgoodcommunity.com Say hi

Do you run your calendar or do you allow your calendar and schedule to run YOU? Take a moment to ask, "who is in charge?"Your calendar shouldn't feel like navigating the Perfect Storm... you get to create a schedule that prioritizes your energy over everybody else's requirements. Press play to see how easy it is to reverse engineer your calendar from your deepest desires to set yourself up long term success, attracting more money, and happiness.  PS. Want to really take control of your time? UNCOVER YOUR INNER TIME TURNER

In this episode, I share my own holiday reflections and reveal six practical strategies I use to stay out of overwhelm in December. From setting boundaries and deciding what's “enough” to protecting my time and taking intentional breaks from social media, I offer the actionable steps that help me find balance and joy through the season.I talk about focusing on routines that matter, avoiding unnecessary projects or stress, and documenting activities now to make things easier next year. Tune in as I discuss how I stay present, let go of comparison, and embrace a peaceful, intentional holiday season.Grab my Holiday Headquarters guide to get everything you need to organize, plan, and celebrate with ease, think gift lists, family photos, meal plans, and memory-making ideas all in one place!  Free Resources:Join 30 Day Calendar Blocking Blueprint and finally feel in control. ​Click here to join the next round. ​Are you a business owner making $100,000+ and still wearing all the hats? ​Click here​ to learn about my upcoming 12-week Outsourcing Mastermind.Are you an aspiring or newer business owner who needs some accountability and clarity on the next steps? ​Click here​ to join my 6-month accountability group - Simplify.

Join our next BoldBrush LIVE! Webinar by signing up here:register.boldbrush.com/live-guestOrder your exclusive da Vinci BoldBrush paintbrush set!brushoffer.com/collections/allLearn the magic of marketing  with us here at BoldBrush!boldbrushshow.comGet over 50% off your first year on your artist website with FASO:FASO.com/podcast---For today's episode we sat down with Barbara Jaenicke, an accomplished fine artist known for her impressionist landscapes created in oil and pastel. Originally from New Jersey, Barbara moved to Atlanta and later to Bend, Oregon, where the scenery continues to inspire her work. Her journey began with various art media and developed into a passion for capturing light, atmosphere, and reflective elements in nature. After careers in advertising and marketing, Barbara gradually transitioned into full-time painting, applying business and organizational skills to support her art practice. She emphasizes relentless skill development, time management, and perseverance as keys to succeeding as an artist. Barbara believes that genuine drive and a love for beauty are essential, encouraging artists to stay inspired and tackle both the creative and business sides of their careers. Finally, Barbara tells us about her upcoming  workshops as well as her solo show at Cole Gallery in Edmonds, Washington, which features coastal and mountain scenes!Barbara's FASO site:www.barbarajaenicke.com/Barbara's Social Media:instagram.com/barbaracourtneyjaenicke/Barbara's Book:Painting the Poetic Landscape

If you want to start 2026 off strong, it's all about ending 2025 with intention. We're rapidly approaching the end of the year (HOW DID THIS HAPPEN?), and I have a rigorous reflection process for tracking the highs, lows, and lessons of the last 12 months.You need to understand where you've been to plan where you're going, so in today's episode, we're breaking down how to do a powerful year-end audit, reflect on your biggest lessons, and “soft launch” your New Year goals so you have real momentum heading into 2026. I'm walking you through my full reflection process, including the journaling prompts, assessments, goal-setting exercises, and year-in-review questions I use to evaluate what worked this year… and what absolutely did not.This episode is for anyone craving clarity, direction, and a more aligned year ahead.You'll learn how to map your biggest wins, your patterns, your energy drains, and your most valuable lessons, and then turn all of that insight into actionable goals you can start testing before January 1st.As a bonus, I created a free Year-End Audit & Goal-Setting Guide, which you can download here to accompany this episode!Tune in to hear more about:Leveraging the holiday slowdown to get ahead and test-drive new goals/habitsWhy we should give our new goals a trial run before January startsThe journaling prompts I use to reflect on the year's biggest lessons and takeawaysMeasuring your satisfaction using the Life Balance WheelA game-changing exercise for auditing your time and how you spent your energy this yearHoning in on areas for improvement, and setting SMART goals for each categoryThe power of a guiding quote or mantraEverything we cover in today's episode is available to download in our free year-end audit, get your guide today and get a head start on your new year planning. You've got this.Resources mentioned:End Of Year AuditHow to set SMART goalsHow To Design A Life Of Purpose, Using IkigaiFor advertising and sponsorship inquiries, please contact Frequency Podcast Network. Sign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia@gillian.bernerFollow on TikTok: @teachmehowtoadultSubscribe on YouTube

What if your habits didn't require a major overhaul or a perfect routine to make a difference? (https://simplyconvivial.com/coaching) What if you could learn to love your daily chore routines? In today's episode, I'm talking with Convivial Circle member Cara Frayer, who walked through our Humble Habits course during a season of chaos, transition, and RV-living prep — and still built habits that stuck.We dig into:   The power of tiny triggers   Why smiling on purpose changes your whole household   How movement habits snowball naturally   What it looks like to grow while life feels upside-down   Why “listening counts” when your capacity is lowThis conversation gives you a clear picture of how habit-building works in real life — with toddlers, stress, and constant interruptions. You don't need a perfect system. You need a cue, a small step, and a reason that matters.If you're ready to build habits that actually stick and reshape your home's atmosphere with joy, you'll love this one.

If someone asked you right now what your time is worth, could you answer them? Most women can't. And that's a problem because when we don't know our worth, we make decisions from guilt and obligation instead of strategy and self-respect. We say yes to things that drain us, we hold onto tasks someone else could handle, and we feel guilty about investing in help that would actually transform our lives. Whether you're managing a household, running a business, or doing both, understanding the actual economic value of your time changes everything about how you show up and what you prioritize.In this episode, I'm walking you through two powerful exercises that will completely shift how you see your time. First, we're calculating what it would cost to outsource all the caregiving and household work you're currently doing (spoiler: it's probably over $200,000 a year). Then, if you're a business owner, I'm showing you exactly how to figure out your real hourly rate so you can make smarter decisions about where to spend your time and money. This isn't about guilt. It's about getting clear on your value so you can finally make decisions that honor it.In This Episode, I'll Cover:Why the caregiving and household work you do is worth over $200,000 annuallyHow to calculate the economic value of replacing everything you do at homeThe exact formula for determining your actual hourly rate as a business ownerWhy knowing these numbers changes your decisions about outsourcing and investing in helpHow to stop making choices from guilt and start making them from strategyMentioned in the Episode:Hourly rate calculator (for business owners): https://www.megansumrell.com/calculator ________________________________

Graphic designers are not running out of time. They're wasting it. Every day, creatives lose hours to micro distractions, fake busyness, and “death by a thousand pings.” And the worst part? Most designers don't even realize it's happening. This isn't a productivity problem. It's an industry delusion that is quietly destroying your work.Most designers are not overwhelmed because they have too much work. They're overwhelmed because they have zero control over their attention. Most are terrified of looking “slow,” so they glorify chaos, brag about being slammed, and hide behind busywork instead of facing the truth. A few designers learn to protect their creative flow. Most never do.This week on The Angry Designer Podcast, we break down the real reasons designers feel constantly behind. Not the feel-good hacks, not planner culture. The truth. From nonstop interruptions to lack of discipline to the myth that “being busy means you're successful,” we expose the habits that steal your best hours and crush your creative energy.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why designers confuse busyness with productivity and how it kills your work• The hidden time-wasters that drain hours from your day without you noticing• How to protect your creative flow so you can finally control your time instead of losing itThis isn't just a productivity rant. It's a wake-up call. Because if you can't control your time, you can't control your career. And every designer who ignores this will keep falling behind while others finally get ahead.Stay Angry our Friends –––––––––––Join Anger Management for Designers Newsletter at https://tinyurl.com/mr4bb4j3Want to see more? See uncut episodes on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/theangrydesigner Read our blog posts on our website TheAngryDesigner.comJoin in the conversation on our Instagram Instagram.com/TheAngryDesignerPodcast

I'm revealing the surprising truth behind why so many entrepreneurs struggle with their finances—and how a simple weekly routine can completely transform their bottom line. In this episode, I break down my Money Mondays framework and explain why true money management actually begins with time management. You'll hear how one client, Cat, turned around a do-or-die financial situation, reconsolidated her debt, and freed up $10,000 a month—all by committing to consistent systems and disciplined time habits. If you've been feeling scattered, overwhelmed, or frustrated with your cash flow, this episode will show you the foundational rhythm that can help you regain clarity, control, and profit. Tune in and discover why managing your time is the first step to managing your money. Get started now with the Inventory Genius Academy. Click here to save $250! Work with Me - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-meVisit the Bookstore - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/bookstoreSign Up for Free Weekly Tips and Trainings - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/subscribe More About the Episode Sponsor:Finding Freedom Financial Services (https://www.findingfreedomfinancial.com/) - Get help managing your business finances!

Welcome back to the show where we help financial advisors build efficient, profitable, and deeply human advisory firms. In this episode, Libby dives into the heart of creating a scalable and sustainable client service model. She breaks down the mindset shifts advisors need, the math behind revenue per hour, how to segment your book intentionally, and why aligning your service model with profitability is the key to delivering exceptional client experiences. This is a thoughtful, practical, and empowering conversation to help you reshape your ongoing service in a way that benefits you, your team, and your clients.What you'll learn in this episode: • Why advisors struggle with mental blocks around pricing, fees, and client segmentation  • How to calculate your true revenue per hour and use it to make better capacity decisions • A step-by-step process for segmenting clients and defining aligned service levels • How to avoid client subsidization and ensure each household is serviced profitably • Ways to right-size service for clients who don't meet your hourly rate, without sacrificing care or professionalism As Libby walks through each step, you'll gain clarity, confidence, and a practical roadmap to redesign your client service model so you can serve clients exceptionally well without overwhelming your team. This episode will help you work smarter, stay focused on what matters, and build a practice you love managing every single day ✨.Learn more about the Group Coaching & Mastermind HERE! Register for the December 2nd event with Adam Holt HERE! (Replay will be sent to those who've registered!) Check out The First 100 Days Course: The Advisor's Blueprint for a Remarkable Client Experience HERE!Learn more about Asset-Map financial planning software HERE! Learn more about our sponsor Beemo Automation HERE! Check out the Efficient Advisor YouTube Channel HERE!Connect with Libby on LinkedIn HERE!Successful businesses don't get built alone. You need community! You need collaboration! Join us in The Efficient Advisor Community on Facebook.

If you feel like there's never enough time… I want you to hear this: You don't need more time. You need more capacity. Most moms try to squeeze more into an already overloaded schedule, and then feel like they're failing when none of the time-management hacks stick. But mama… You aren't failing. You're maxed out. In this episode, I'm sharing the #1 time management shift every busy mom needs to make, and why it's the key to creating routines that finally work. Connect with Rachel: Contact - > info@rachelking.org Podcast - > Mama's Tired Connect -＞ Join my free Facebook community Simple Systems for Tired Mamas Instagram -＞@rachelmeigsking Resources - > 5 Time Saving Tips for Meal Prep, Simple Time Management for Moms, Journal Page: Releasing the Mental Load, Downloadable Routine Tracker: Morning Reset for Tired Moms, 5 Time Saving Tips for Meal Prep     Next Steps: Step 1: Grab your coaching spot inside The Peaceful Mom Method Step 2: Join a supportive community of moms looking for simple systems to reclaim time for a peaceful home at the free Facebook group Simple Systems for Tired Mamas Step 3: Sign up for the weekly Mama's Tired Newsletter  Step 4: Ready for more personalized support? Book a call with Rachel

I'm revealing the surprising truth behind why so many entrepreneurs struggle with their finances—and how a simple weekly routine can completely transform their bottom line. In this episode, I break down my Money Mondays framework and explain why true money management actually begins with time management. You'll hear how one client, Cat, turned around a do-or-die financial situation, reconsolidated her debt, and freed up $10,000 a month—all by committing to consistent systems and disciplined time habits. If you've been feeling scattered, overwhelmed, or frustrated with your cash flow, this episode will show you the foundational rhythm that can help you regain clarity, control, and profit. Tune in and discover why managing your time is the first step to managing your money. Get started now with the Inventory Genius Academy. Click here to save $250! Work with Me - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-meVisit the Bookstore - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/bookstoreSign Up for Free Weekly Tips and Trainings - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/subscribe More About the Episode Sponsor:Finding Freedom Financial Services (https://www.findingfreedomfinancial.com/) - Get help managing your business finances!

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Quitters Day or Purpose Day? Designing a Year You Don't Walk Away FromIf you want this to be the most purposeful year of your life, you can't drift into it — you have to design it.In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Garrett and Nick break down how to actually build a year rooted in purpose, clarity, and God-given direction.Using the Purpose Playbook framework, they explain why so many people lose sight of purpose, fall into distractions, and quit on their goals by the second Friday of January which is known as “Quitters Day.” More importantly, they show you how to avoid it and turn your year into a mission, not a mess of side quests.In This Episode You'll Learn:Why Most People Never Live PurposefullySide quests consume their timeTheir why isn't strong enoughThey set goals based on emotion, not callingThey rely on motivation instead of mission2. What Purpose Really Is Your purpose is where:What's in your heart meetsWhat God has put in your handPurpose isn't something you discover once, it's something you align your life to daily.3. Vision: The World You Wish to Create. They explain how vision comes from seeing the mind of God in the presence of God.You need vision for all 8 domains of life:SpiritualMarriageFamilyFriendshipsHealthFinancesBusinessRest4. Priorities: What You're Least Willing to Fail At. Nick walks through how to think about your time, energy, and resources based on seasons of life — and how priorities anchor you in discipline instead of distraction.5. Rules for Growth Real growth isn't magical or instant. It's measurable.How to track and evaluate your progressWhy consistency beats intensityWhy clarity removes overwhelm6. Setting Goals the Right WayStop setting goals based only on outcomesStart setting process-based goalsLet your goals flow from:VisionPurposePrioritiesCore ValuesYour core values serve as the safety check — if a goal violates a value, it's not from God.7. Time Management for Purpose Nick breaks down how to structure your:Daily actionsWeekly rhythmsMonthly alignments…so that the main thing stays the main thing. This episode is packed and it will have you thinking about your next 12 months entirely different.Sign up for the 2026 New Year's Day Ice Bath event hereGet the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereIf you're a man that wants real accountability and training to be a leader, click here.Level up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

In this episode we explore the power of deliberately stopping while you're still in the creative zone. We discuss how walking away at the right moment while editing or working on a project can preserve momentum, protect your energy, and lead to better results. With personal stories, practical strategies, and even a pizza analogy, this conversation is packed with insights to help you stay fresh and inspired in your creative process.Expect to Learn:Why ending your creative session while you're still energized can make it easier to dive back in the next dayHow deliberately setting a time limit before starting a project can keep you focused and even make unpleasant tasks more manageableHow intentionally stepping away from a project can help you catch mistakes and spark newer and better ideasHow pushing too hard for too long during a creative session can lead to lower-quality ideas Why consistency often beats intensity in creative workSponsors:Thanks to Tamron for sponsoring this episode! Check out their brand-new 25-200mm F/2.8 all-in-one zoom lens for Sony E-mount, perfect for travel and everyday shooting. Learn more at www.tamron-americas.com.Thanks also to the National Park Foundation for sponsoring today's episode. Enter the Share the Experience photo contest for a chance to win $10,000 and prizes from Celestron, Historic Hotels of America, and YETI. The grand prize winner's photo could be featured on the America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Annual Pass. The deadline to submit is December 31st 2025!Submit your best shots now at sharetheexperience.org/tpmOur Links:Join our subreddit where you can share stories and ask questions:https://www.reddit.com/r/photographermindset/Subscribe to TPM's Youtube page and watch full length episodes: https://www.youtube.com/thephotographermindset/Make a donation via PayPal for any amount you feel is equal to the value you receive from our podcast episodes! Donations help with the fees related to hosting the show:https://paypal.me/podcasttpm?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_USThanks for listening!Go get shooting, go get editing, and stay focused.@sethmacey@mantis_photography@thephotographermindsetSupport the show

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"The mind is like water. When it's turbulent, it's hard to see. When it's calm, everything becomes clear." — Kobe Bryant  Kobe Bryant was definitely onto something when he spoke those words. If you're not in control of your commitments and have no idea what needs to be done next, you're going to be stressed. And stress, like turbulent water, makes it hard to see where you should be spending your time.  Links: Email Me | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Linkedin Join the Time And Life Mastery Programme here. Use the coupon code: codisgreat to get 50% off. Get Your Copy Of Your Time, Your Way: Time Well Managed, Life Well Lived The Time Sector System 5th Year Anniversary The Working With… Weekly Newsletter Carl Pullein Learning Centre Carl's YouTube Channel Carl Pullein Coaching Programmes Subscribe to my Substack  The Working With… Podcast Previous episodes page Script | 395 Hello, and welcome to episode 395 of the Your Time, Your Way Podcast. A podcast to answer all your questions about productivity, time management, self-development, and goal planning. My name is Carl Pullein, and I am your host of this show.  What's the point of learning how to be more productive and to be better at managing our time? Are we not just shuffling work around—work that will need to be done at some point anyway? Well, yes and no.  Historically, people went to work, often in factories, where they performed repetitive manual labour. When their workday finished, they “downed tools”, clocked out and went home. As there were no TVs or smartphones, people often played cards or board games with their families, read books or went to the pub.  It was easy to leave work at work. It was easy to manage our time. There was personal time and work time, and the two did not mix.  Today, it's very different. Most of you listening to this podcast will likely be working in what is commonly called “knowledge work' jobs. You're not hired for your muscles. You're hired for your brain.  And this causes us a problem. Manual labour meant you did a hard day's work, and when you went home, you could forget about work. In knowledge work, it's not so easy to stop your brain from thinking about a work problem.  I remember when I worked in a law firm, I caught the bus home and often spent most of the journey thinking about an issue with a client and trying to figure out the simplest way to solve the problem. In the past, people would have looked forward to getting home to their families. When you're mentally distracted in that way, it's hard for you to switch off and enjoy that time with your family and friends.  Today, it also means there's no barrier—except our own willpower—to sending an email or a Teams message at any time of the day or night.  In the past, the factory gates were locked, or someone else was doing your job on the night shift. It wasn't possible to work beyond your regular working hours. Time management was much easier. Not so today. And that nicely leads us to this week's question. And that means it's time to hand you over to the Mystery Podcast Voice. This week's question comes from Michael. Michael asks, Hi Carl, I've spent years struggling with time management, and it's got to the point where I think there's no point. As hard as I try, there's always something that needs to be done, and I never get a chance to finish anything and end up with everything being urgent. Is there any point to all this time management and productivity stuff?   Hi Michael, thank you for your question.  In many respects, you might be right that managing time, or at least trying to, is a waste of time. (I think there might be a pun there)  As I alluded to, with knowledge work and the explosion of communication tools over the last few years, things that could have waited a day or two now seem to have to be dealt with immediately.  It's not that the task is suddenly urgent; it's a combination of people's expectations and the delivery system.  The problem here is that no matter how fast the delivery system becomes—or other people's expectations— we are human. We can still only do one thing at a time. That is not going to change in our lifetime.  And that's where to start—understanding that you, as an individual, can only work on one thing at a time.  In other words, if you have ten equally urgent messages to reply to, you're going to have to choose which one to respond to first.  Now, you could come up with a complex, convoluted system for deciding which message to respond to first, or you could adopt a more straightforward first-in-first-out approach. Start with the oldest and work your way through your list of messages.  What are we talking about here—perhaps a ten-minute delay for you to get to a particular message? Does ten minutes really matter? You're not trying to save someone's life in an emergency room, are you?  Messages are often more time-sensitive than emails, and I find that responding to them between work sessions works best.  For instance, if you were to protect 9:30 to 11:30 am for focused work. That's two hours where you are technically not available. Once you finish that session, check your messages and respond to any that require a response.  When I set these barriers of doing undisturbed, focused work for two hours a day, I used to panic every time my phone dinged. I felt I had to respond immediately. Of course, that was not true. It never was, and it's still not true for any of us today.  It took a few weeks to wean myself off panicking every time a message came in, but the results were fantastic. My productivity went through the roof, leading to fewer urgent tasks.  Our brains are not good at handling interruptions to the flow of work. I've seen studies showing that even a minor interruption can take you up to 18 minutes to refocus and get back to where you were before.  Think about that for a moment. Even if you were taking ten minutes to refocus and getting an average of six interruptions per day, you've lost an hour. Or to put it into a better perspective, that's 12 ½ per cent of your work day gone. Wasted. By responding to messages between work sessions, you avoid losing focus and get more work done in less time.  And it's there that you will find fewer urgent tasks to do. Because you are getting more done in less time, you will be able to stay on top of projects and other work without getting too close to the deadline.  Another area that can make us feel that managing our time is a waste of time is focusing on the number of tasks rather than the time we have available. Again, this is linked to the fragility of being human. We are affected by how much sleep we get, our mood, and our diet.  Have a bad night's sleep, then a fight with your kids over the breakfast table and a sugary doughnut as a midmorning snack, and you're not going to get a lot of work done.  You have a sleep debt, you're worked up by the argument, and that doughnut is going to give you a massive energy crash.  This is why estimating how long a task will take is challenging.  I've been writing a 1,000-word blog post every week for around ten years now. You'd think I would be able to estimate reasonably accurately how long writing 1,000 words would take after writing over 500 blog posts. Ha! No chance. Some days I can write the first draft in forty-five minutes, other days it can take me two hours.  The biggest effect on how long it will take me is sleep. If I get my seven hours, I know it'll take me less than an hour. Less than six hours, and I'm struggling to do it in two hours.  A better approach is to allocate time for doing groups of linked tasks. For example, group all your actionable emails and set aside 40 to 60 minutes at the end of the day to deal with them.  This way, it doesn't matter how many emails you have to act on; you do as many as you can in the time you have.  If you're doing this every day, you'll soon find you have no email backlogs. What amazes me is the people who try this for a few days and give up because their huge backlog of actionable emails is not getting significantly smaller. Well, of course not. If you're starting with six hundred actionable emails, it's going to take you a long time to get that under control.  What you could do is set aside a one-off period to get that backlog under control first. Then set a time each day to keep it under control.  Or make sure you have a “net-gain” with your responses. For instance, if you get 20 actionable emails in a day, respond to at least 21. That's a net gain. If you do that consistently over a few weeks, your backlog of actionable emails will reduce significantly.  You're not going to lose the holiday weight you gained in a few days. It might have only taken you a few days to gain that weight, but it's going to take you a few weeks, if not months, to lose it. (Life's tough, isn't it?)  Most of the reasons why so many people quit making necessary changes, whether in their work or personal life, are linked to the initial difficulty of change.  All change is difficult at first. You're changing. But soon that change becomes your norm, and then it becomes easy. It becomes “just what you do”.  There's a time and place for the things you want to or must do. This is where your calendar comes into play.  Scheduling time for play, rest and exercise is just as important as scheduling meetings with your clients or boss. Trouble is, we don't do that. We prioritise work over other essential things in our lives.  As Jim Rohn said, “When you work, work. When you play, play. Don't mix the two” Ask yourself, where's your boundary? If you don't have one, you're not managing time; you're allowing time to manage you.  There are many ways you can take control of your calendar.  You could, for example, limit the number of hours you spend in meetings each week. If you work a typical 40-hour week, you could set the maximum time you spend in meetings at 15 hours. That will leave you with 25 hours dedicated to doing your work tasks.  Most people I talk with have no idea how much time they are spending in meetings each week. They say “yes” to every meeting request. WOW! If you don't have control of that, you're “up the creek without a paddle”.  Managing time is about managing your calendar and doing the hard things, like saying no to additional meetings that won't help you do your work.  This is one reason why the old-fashioned paper planners were so good. Because you had to handwrite your appointments into your diary, there was no way you could double-book yourself. Sadly, that one simple feature does not exist in digital calendars.  I've seen people with four appointments all scheduled at the same time. Come on, you cannot be in two meetings at once, let alone four! You can also protect blocks of time for doing your most important work each day. It's not difficult, and with shared calendars, doing so indicates to other people that you are not available at that time.  And most important of all, you can do a short daily planning session where you look at your calendar to see where your commitments are, then curate your to-do list so that the number of tasks you have for today is realistic, given how much non-meeting time you have.  Yet none of these are tool issues. These are human decisions we need to make, and we need to be strong enough to follow through with them. Blaming our boss, colleagues, customers, or tools won't improve the situation.  Only by being strong enough to say “no, not then, how about this time”, can you ever regain control of your time and see a corresponding increase in your productivity.  So there you go, Michael. Time management and productivity systems can and do work, but they only work if you are willing to make the difficult choices that come with them.  Be consistent in trusting your calendar. Allow it to structure your day between your work and home life.  Don't allow someone else's “urgent” to become your urgent. Respond to messages appropriately, but within your time frames.  I hope that has helped, and thank you for your question. And thank you to you, too, for listening.  It just remains for me now to wish you all a very, very productive week.   

After being laid off, Michelle Tillis Lederman landed a new job in just three days, thanks to her mindset of intentional relationship-building, not luck. That experience inspired her to create the “Connector's Advantage,” a framework for building authentic connections that drive faster and better results. In this episode, Michelle reveals how organizations struggling with team building can foster genuine human connection, especially in remote or hybrid workplaces. She also breaks down the seven mindsets of “connectors” alongside practical networking strategies that really pay off. In this episode, Hala and Michelle will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:00) Why Connection Is the New Superpower (06:31) How to Evolve From Networker to Super Connector (11:15) How Openness Builds Trust and Connection (20:44) Emotional Intelligence as a Core Leadership Skill (24:25) The Power of Vision and Intentional Connection (30:24) How to Ask for What You Want (44:26) Networking Tactics to Add Real Value (48:37) Staying Connected in a Hybrid Workplace Michelle Tillis Lederman is a nationally recognized expert in workplace communication, networking, and leadership. She is a keynote speaker, author, corporate trainer, and the CEO and founder of Executive Essentials, a company that provides customized communication and leadership programs. Her book, The Connector's Advantage, teaches how building strong relationships leads to faster, easier, and better results in both business and life. Sponsored By: Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/PROFITING  Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting.  Quo - Get 20% off your first 6 months at Quo.com/PROFITING  Revolve - Head to REVOLVE.com/PROFITING and take 15% off your first order with code PROFITING  Merit Beauty - Go to meritbeauty.com to get your free signature makeup bag with your first order.  DeleteMe - Remove your personal data online. Get 20% off DeleteMe consumer plans at to joindeleteme.com/profiting  Spectrum Business - Visit Spectrum.com/FreeForLife to learn how you can get Business Internet Free Forever. Airbnb - Find yourself a cohost at airbnb.com/host  Resources Mentioned: Michelle's Book, The Connector's Advantage: bit.ly/ConnectAdvantag  Michelle's Book, The 11 Laws of Likability: bit.ly/LawsofLikability  Michelle's Website: michelletillislederman.com Michelle's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/communicationexpertspeaker  Michelle's Instagram: instagram.com/mtlederman  Michelle's YouTube: youtube.com/user/michellelederman  YAP E165 with Daniel Goleman: youngandprofiting.co/EI  YAP E194 with Michelle Lederman: youngandprofiting.co/GrowUrNetwork  Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals  Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Goal Setting, Time Management, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Leadership Skills, Strategic Planning

In this quick episode, you'll learn a simple but powerful tool advisors can use to maintain strong boundaries, protect their time, and still deliver a seamless client experience. We explore why scheduled send and delay delivery matter, how they shape client expectations, and how they support the structure of your Model Week.

Most moms don't enter the new year with clarity—we stumble into it, reacting to the chaos as it comes. We don't feel grounded or confident, we just feel behind.But next year doesn't have to be like that.You don't need a perfect plan. You need a clear one—built with reflection, prayer, realistic goals, and flexibility. A plan that prepares your heart and your home for the responsibilities God has already given you. Not a dream life—a faithful life.In this episode, I'm sharing:✔ Why planning alone leads to guilt and second-guessing✔ The difference between perfect planning and faithful planning✔ Why community planning makes your plan stronger and sustainable✔ How clarity gives you peace, margin, and direction before the year begins

Andrew Poles is an executive coach, leadership strategist, and ultra-endurance athlete dedicated to helping visionary founders scale their businesses without burning out.With 20+ years of experience, Andrew has coached over 10,000 leaders from companies like NASA, Dell, Schwab, Epic Games, and Netflix. After leading and turning around multi-million-dollar businesses, he left the corporate world to launch his coaching practice—hitting six figures in six weeks and doubling year over year since.Andrew's approach blends neuroscience, leadership psychology, and storytelling, helping first-time founders navigate the leap from individual contributor to visionary CEO.As an ultra-endurance athlete, Andrew also understands high performance on a whole different level—training for and completing the grueling Telluride 100 Mountain Bike Race at 10,000 feet elevation. His upcoming book explores what endurance sports teach about leadership, mindset, and breaking past self-imposed limits.SHOWNOTES:

In this episode, Hannah Bookbinder, an ADHD and executive functioning skills coach, shares her journey from working with her first client to developing the MyToad app and writing a book. She discusses the challenges and triumphs of helping individuals with ADHD and executive functioning difficulties, emphasizing the importance of understanding and validating their experiences. Hannah explains how her app and book aim to provide tools and strategies for better time management, organization, and accountability, benefiting not only individuals with ADHD but also their families and professionals working with them.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For people who have ADHD, many of the biggest challenges faced by them is time management. To help people to tackle this, ADHD Ireland have set up a new six-week program. The program will help people with ADHD meet deadlines on certain projects and assignments they may have.Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss is Martin Finn from ADHD Ireland and Amy Fox ,who has a lived experience with ADHD, to talk about how important this program is for people.

⭐️⭐️ Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness  ⭐️⭐️The Subject Object Market will run 10am - 2pm AEDT Saturday 6th December at the Warrandyte Mechanics Institute, Cnr Yarra St and Mitchell Av, Warrandyte. In this episode, Fiona shares why she is returning to more human, real world connection in her business and how creating a small local market has reminded her of the value of community, creativity and presence alongside AI. She talks through the stallholders, the process, the stretch, and why doing something in person can shift so much in both work and life.Listeners will learn:• Why in-person connection still matters in an AI-driven business• How community and place can shape business decisions• What Fiona discovered while organising her first collaborative market• Why stretching yourself publicly can build confidence and creativity• The value of experimenting, embracing imperfection and doing things offlineFollow IG @subject__object for more market information  Sponsored by Vanta AI: vanta.com/mydailybusinessConnect with My Daily Business:Instagram: @mydailybusiness_TikTok: @mydailybusinessEmail: hello@mydailybusiness.comWebsite: mydailybusiness.comResources mentioned:Vanta AIAI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business OwnersHow to Get Your Book Published course Join our AI Chat Group for small business ownersMy Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

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Ever set goals in January that felt motivating—only to realize by mid-February that they just didn't work in real life? You're not the problem. The goal-setting method is. Want your goals to actually work this year? Join Ready5: https://simplyconvivial.com/ready5Most goal-setting doesn't consider season, vocation, family life, interruptions, or the constant adjustments real life requires. But faithful planning isn't about building the ideal year—it's about stewarding the actual one.In this episode, I'll show you how to:✔ Set goals that flex with real mom-life (instead of cracking under pressure)✔ Use vocation—not ambition—to shape your goals✔ Trade unrealistic expectations for sustainable, faithful follow-through✔ Build growth habits that work even when routines changeYou don't need bigger goals. You need truer ones—rooted in your calling, capacity, and season.

"ADHD is a superpower."I used to say that too. I was coached to tell my daughter that her ADHD brain was special, powerful, a gift. But when Kristen Carder said "Actually, no it's not, and that's okay," something clicked for me. Because here's what we don't talk about: telling someone who's struggling just to get out of bed on time that their brain is a superpower? That can feel like toxic positivity wrapped up in a bow. It dismisses the very real daily struggles that come with ADHD.This conversation with Kristen, certified life coach and host of the I Have ADHD Podcast, completely shifted how I understand ADHD procrastination and motivation. If you've ever beat yourself up for procrastinating on the things you care about most, if you've ever wondered why you can't just find the motivation to do what you know you need to do, or if you love someone with ADHD and want to actually understand what they're going through, this episode is going to matter. Kristen gets real about why procrastination has nothing to do with laziness, why motivation is basically useless, and how building emotional resilience is the actual key to getting things done. This one's important, friends.In This Episode, We Cover:Why the "ADHD is a superpower" narrative can actually be harmful and what empowers people insteadThe truth about ADHD procrastinationWhy waiting for motivation is a trap and what to fuel your actions with insteadWhy the right things in life almost always feel terrible and that's completely normalConnect with Kristen:Website: www.ihaveadhd.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/i.have.adhd.podcastYouTube: www.youtube.com/@i.have.adhd.podcast Podcast: www.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-have-adhd-podcast/id1446874607 ________________________________

In this episode, I sit down with Todd Pisarczyk of Momentus Wealth Management to unpack what it really looks like to go from a great advisory practice to a truly scalable, CEO-led firm. Todd shares the behind-the-scenes shifts, the unexpected realizations, and the tangible systems he built through coaching that helped him move from “doing all the things” to running a business with clarity, confidence, and a long-term vision. From refining processes to elevating the client experience, this conversation is packed with real advisor wins and practical inspiration. In this episode you'll learn: • Why even successful advisors hit a wall when their practice starts feeling like a “real business” • How documenting processes changed the game for Todd's team of eight and created repeatability for the next generation • The planning, tax, and client-experience upgrades that now keep almost every client showing up for reviews • How shifting into the CEO role brought Todd clarity, confidence, and a bigger mission for his firm • Why group coaching amplified his growth far beyond what he expectedTodd's story is an amazing reminder that growth doesn't require being a “hot mess.” Sometimes the biggest leaps come from refining what's already working, creating structure around what's been living in your head, and surrounding yourself with advisors who are building remarkable businesses too. His journey shows what's possible when you finally step into the CEO seat, create repeatable systems, and elevate your client experience with intention.Learn more about the Group Coaching & Mastermind HERE! Register for the December 2nd event with Adam Holt HERE! (Replay will be sent to those who've registered!) Check out The First 100 Days Course: The Advisor's Blueprint for a Remarkable Client Experience HERE!Learn more about Asset-Map financial planning software HERE! Learn more about our sponsor Beemo Automation HERE! Check out the Efficient Advisor YouTube Channel HERE!Connect with Libby on LinkedIn HERE!Successful businesses don't get built alone. You need community! You need collaboration! Join us in The Efficient Advisor Community on Facebook.

Text me!In today's episode, I'm unpacking the transformative power of time blocking in enhancing productivity and achieving business goals. I share my personal experience with time blocking, emphasizing its effectiveness in maintaining focus and intentionality. I encourage YOU to identify your optimal time for focused work and to protect that time fiercely. I highlight the importance of small, consistent actions and the compounding effect they have on long-term success. The episode serves as a motivational guide for anyone looking to improve their time management skills and achieve their personal and professional objectives.takeawaysTime blocking has been a game changer for my business.I focus on time blocking in the mornings when my energy is highest.Set specific goals during time blocking sessions.It's okay if life interrupts your time blocks; give yourself grace.Small actions compound over time to create big results.Batch content creation during high-energy periods.Everyone has the same 24 hours; it's about allocation.Protect your time blocking sessions fiercely.Time blocking can help you stay focused and intentional.Make time blocking a priority for your business growth.Sis, you got this! Support the showLINKS TO FREEBIES BELOW: WEEKLY NEWSLETTER where I share all the tips and tricks on how to grow organically online HERE If you are interested in sponsoring the show, send me a DM ABOUT THE HOST: Former Executive Recruiter turned Online Marketing Expert & Entrepreneur. I'm here to show you that you can do it too! I help women to start, grow and scale their personal brand and business online through social media. In 2021 I launched ChilledVino, my patented wine product and in 2023 I launched The Feminine Founder Podcast and in 2025 I launched my Digital Marketing Agency called The Feminine Founder Marketing. I live in South Carolina with my husband Gary and 2 Weimrarners, Zena & Zara. This podcast is a supportive and inclusive community where I interview and bring women together that are fellow entrepreneurs and workplace experts. We believe in sharing our stories, unpacking exactly how we did it and talking through the mindset shifts needed to achieve great things.Connect with me on LinkedIn HERE IG @cpennington55 FB HERE Follow the podcast page HERE Buy ChilledVino ...

Ever wished you had an extra hour each day? (Spoiler: you don't need one!)In this episode of Books and Beyond, Tara chats with Apekshit Khare, HR professional and author of The Time Energy Toolkit, about why the problem isn't our 24 hours, it's how we use our energy.Apekshit breaks down the very real time struggles we face in India, from social expectations to nonstop notifications, and shares small, doable shifts that actually work. Think: finding your purpose, setting chill social media boundaries, and using tech without letting it hijack your day.He also shares fun, practical tools like the “day catalog,” his go-to method for tracking where your time and energy really go. Plus, we get into his love for playing the sitar, how side passions keep him grounded, the story of getting published with Westland, and what he's working on next.Tune in for an episode that's equal parts helpful and hopeful, all about feeling less burnt out and more in control of your day.Book mentioned in the episode:Deep Work by Cal Newport‘Books and Beyond with Bound' is the podcast where Tara Khandelwal and Michelle D'costa uncover how their books reflect the realities of our lives and society today. Find out what drives India's finest authors: from personal experiences to jugaad research methods, insecurities to publishing journeys. Created by Bound, a storytelling company that helps you grow through stories. Follow us @boundindia on all social media platforms.

In this episode of Zero to CEO, I speak with leading productivity strategist Dan Mintz about how to achieve more in 12 weeks than most people do in 12 months. Dan breaks down the science-backed 12-Week Breakthrough system that integrates proven productivity principles into one powerful execution framework. Learn why short cycles beat annual planning, how to connect your vision to action, and the tools you need to drive consistent progress. Whether you're a founder, solopreneur, or team leader, this episode will change the way you think about time, focus, and results.

⭐️⭐️ Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness  ⭐️⭐️What if one simple question could transform your entire business in 2026? In this episode, Fiona is sharing the exact question she asks every potential client that reveals the three things you should focus on to create real, meaningful change.Instead of trying to fix everything at once (we've all been there!), this episode will help you identify the THREE specific things that would make the biggest impact on your business over the next 12 months. We're talking real, actionable focus - not just growth for growth's sake.You'll discover:• The magic wand question that cuts through the noise• Why focusing on just 3 things beats a 47-item to-do list• Real examples of game-changing answers from other business owners• The three-perspective framework for choosing your priorities• How to turn your answers into your 2026 business planWhether it's confidence in marketing, launching that new category, or finally systemizing your processes - this episode will help you get crystal clear on what actually matters.Perfect timing as we head into the new year. Grab a pen and get ready to focus.  Sponsored by Vanta AI: vanta.com/mydailybusinessConnect with My Daily Business:Instagram: @mydailybusiness_TikTok: @mydailybusinessEmail: hello@mydailybusiness.comWebsite: mydailybusiness.comResources mentioned:Vanta AIOrygenHow to Get Your Book Published course Join our AI Chat Group for small business ownersMy Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Special thanks to our sponsor, Vanta AI. Get $1000 off at vanta.com/mydailybusiness Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.

Today we are looking at the humble topic of time management! Are you running on fumes?Do you need some new ways to manage your time more effectively?Join me as we explore 7 fresh and exciting ways to manage your time that put you firmly in charge of your calendar, energy and SANITY! Rebecca on making a real impact:"To-do lists are my nemesis! Not everything on your to-do list is equal. Review the stuff on your to-do list and decide which of the tasks will give you the biggest return of investment in terms of your time, energy and the impact you'll make by delivering that task?" (Rebecca Allen, host Her Ambitious Career)Links:Read this related blog post: Are You a People Pleasing Leader? Book a Career Strategy Call with RebeccaRate, Review, & Follow our Show on Apple Podcasts:Also, if you haven't done so already, follow the podcast. We air every week and I don't want you to miss out on a single broadcast. Follow now!About Rebecca:Rebecca Allen is a Career & Leadership Coach for corporate women, aspiring to senior levels of leadership. Over the last decade, Rebecca has helped women realise their potential at companies including Woolworths, ANZ, J.P. Morgan, PwC, Coca-Cola Amatil, Ministry of Defence, Frontier Sensing and AbbVie Medical Research through her Roadmap to Senior Leadership coaching programs. Connect with Rebecca

Feel like working from home with kids is a constant juggling act, and you're dropping balls left and right? More dads than ever are navigating the chaos of Zoom calls interrupted by tiny voices, endless snack requests, and the struggle to be present both at work AND at home at all times. Thankfully, in this episode we're joined by social media strategist Thom Gibson, founder of Work From Home Dads, and proud father of two young kids. After a decade spent teaching middle school math and robotics, Thom made the leap—leaving the classroom to build new businesses (and memories) from his home office. His story is packed with insights on boosting productivity, improving daily and weekly routines, and mastering the real work-life blend for dads. Stick around to the end for a gut-busting installment of Did I Just Say That Out Loud? and a rock and roll blast from the past from Marc's kid-music-side-project, Stuffed Animal.Topics include:•  Tips and Advice for Work-from-Home Parents•  Combating Isolation as a Remote Working Parent•  Tom's 6-hr Workday Playbook•  Realistic Approaches to Remote Work Productivity•  And more!LINKSWork From Home Dads6-hr Workday Playbook (free)Work From  Home Dads (Instagram)Work From Home Dads (X)Thom Gibson (homepage)Thom Gibson (LinkedIn)Caspar BabypantsSpencer AlbeeModern Dadhood (website)AdamFlaherty.tvStuffed Animal (Marc's kids' music)MD (Instagram)MD (Facebook)MD (YouTube)MD (TikTok) #moderndadhood #fatherhood #parenthood #parenting #parentingpodcast #dadding #dadpodcast

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about capacity and why you need to stop being so hard on yourself. Seriously, there's a legit reason you can't do it all, and it has nothing to do with being lazy or unmotivated. Jenn's keeping it real about why ordering from the diner instead of cooking that Pinterest-worthy meal is sometimes the right move, and why a 10-minute walk totally counts as a win. If you've ever felt like you're failing at healthy living even though you're trying your best, this episode is your permission slip to breathe. Plus, she's sharing some surprisingly simple tricks to create more room in your life without adding more to your to-do list. Ready to finally align your goals with reality? Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full-length episodes of new releases every Wednesday. Have an idea for a nutrition nugget? Submit it here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/ RESOURCES:Become a Happy Healthy Hub MemberJenn's Free Menu PlanA Salad With a Side of FriesA Salad With A Side Of Fries MerchA Salad With a Side of Fries InstagramNutrition Nugget: DWDSKEYWORDS: Jenn Trepeck, Nutrition Nugget, Salad With A Side Of Fries, Health Tips, Wellness Tips, Capacity Management, Health Goals, Wellness Planning, Time Management, Work Life Balance, Holiday Wellness, Energy Management, Meal Planning, Fitness Routine, Self Care, Realistic Expectations, Personal Capacity, Wellness Habits, Health Coaching, Nutrition Planning, Daily Routine, Stress Management, Time Audit, Goal Setting, Habit Formation, Blood Sugar Management, Energizing Foods, Movement Habits, Phone Call Walks, Quick Workouts, Schedule Management, Life Phase Challenges, Parenting Wellness, Eldercare Balance, Social Media Comparison, Biohacking, Mental Bandwidth, Support Systems, Capability Building, Skill Development, Capacity Building, Energy Levels, Meal Prep, Healthy Eating, Fitness Goals, Wellness Strategy, How To Manage Health Goals During Busy Seasons, Setting Realistic Wellness Expectations Based On Available Time

In this episode, you'll learn how to create a simple, high-value year-end tax letter that makes tax season easier for your clients, their CPAs, and your team. You'll hear what to include, how to frame it as a value-add, and how to streamline the process so it becomes a repeatable system instead of a stressful scramble.We cover suggested sections for your letter, how to reinforce the behind-the-scenes work you do all year, and a practical workflow to prepare these summaries for your best clients. This episode helps you elevate your client experience, strengthen your CPA relationships, and clearly communicate the value of your planning expertise.I hope you enjoy this new format and I look forward to delivering super fast tips & tricks with you! You can also watch this Efficient Friday as a video on The Efficient Advisor's YouTube Channel!Learn more about the Group Coaching & Mastermind HERE! Register for the December 2nd event with Adam Holt HERE! (Replay will be sent to those who've registered!) Check out The First 100 Days Course: The Advisor's Blueprint for a Remarkable Client Experience HERE!Learn more about Asset-Map financial planning software HERE! Learn more about our sponsor Beemo Automation HERE! Check out the Efficient Advisor YouTube Channel HERE!Connect with Libby on LinkedIn HERE!Successful businesses don't get built alone. You need community! You need collaboration! Join us in The Efficient Advisor Community on Facebook.

Another year flying by? Another birthday that came too fast? I get it. Time feels like it's speeding up every single year. But what if I told you that you can actually slow time down? Not with some weird trick, but by understanding how your brain processes time. When you rush around all day, time flies. When you slow down and focus deeply on what matters, time expands. I've been studying Einstein's theory of relativity and Benjamin Hardy's work on extreme goals, and I'm going to show you how to take control of your time starting today. Featured Story My birthday's coming up. November 21st, if you're wondering. And like clockwork, I catch myself thinking the same thing I think every year. Is it my birthday again already? Didn't we just do this? When I was five years old, waiting for Christmas felt like forever. A year was an eternity. Now? A year feels like a month. But I've figured something out. When I'm rushing around all day, busy-busy-busy, trying to get everything done, time absolutely flies. Days blur into weeks. Weeks blur into years. When I slow down and focus deeply on the work that matters? Time stretches out. The day feels longer. I get more done and still have time left over. That's what relativity looks like in real life. Important Points When you run fast all day trying to get everything done, your entire life speeds up and years fly by before you know it. Slowing down and focusing deeply on essential goals actually makes time expand and gives you all the free time you'll ever need. Setting extreme goals with compressed timelines forces you into deep work mode where time slows down and you accomplish what matters most. Memorable Quotes "When you go fast, fast, fast, everything goes fast. The days, the weeks, the years, your life flies by when you do that." "When you slow down, when you hold space for yourself, things change." "Time slows down and you enjoy your day like you were born to." Scott's Three-Step Approach Set an extreme goal that's so big it almost scares you, then compress the timeline to force your focus on what actually matters. Stop rushing through your to-do list and start holding space for deep work on the essential things that move you toward your goals. Focus on results relevant to your dreams and watch as time magically slows down and you find free time you didn't know existed. Chapter Notes 0:03 - Time keeps slipping away faster every year 0:53 - Connect with me on social media and Facebook group 2:24 - Why birthdays come faster as you get older 4:15 - The speed trap that steals your life away 5:32 - Einstein's relativity applied to your daily schedule 7:07 - Benjamin Hardy's extreme goals strategy explained 8:25 - Deep work mode slows everything down perfectly Connect With Me Search for the Daily Boost on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify Email: support@motivationtomove.com Main Website: motivationtomove.com YouTube: youtube.com/dailyboostpodcast Instagram: @heyscottsmith Facebook Page: facebook.com/motivationtomove Facebook Group: Join the Daily Boost Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us: https://simplyconvivial.com/ready5 -- Most moms jump into planning by asking, “What should I do next?”But faithful planning starts with a different question: “What actually happened this year?”When you skip reflection, you end up repeating overwhelm—not learning from it. Reflection is not just “looking back.” It's paying attention to what God has been doing in your home, heart, and habits—so your new plans aren't built on frustration, but on wisdom.In this episode, we'll walk through:✔ Why reflection is the key to meaningful planning✔ How God uses remembrance to shape our priorities✔ A simple 3-question reflection habit you can start right now✔ Why skipping reflection keeps you stuck in the same cycle year after year

This week I break down the reality of going home for the holidays and how easily old environments can pull you back into old habits. We talk about the pressure of seeing friends and family who haven't witnessed your growth, why people say “you've changed,” and how to hold your line when they expect you to be the same version of yourself you used to be.I walk through the importance of setting clear boundaries before you travel, communicating your non-negotiables, and staying disciplined even when the entire season is built around temptation—food, alcohol, late nights, and emotional triggers. We dive into how to love your family without abandoning your routine, how to avoid slipping into familiar patterns, and how to protect the progress you've worked for all year.Interested in my private coaching & FREE workouts? Link below.http://www.nockperformance.com/BrainTree Nutrition: Use code "NOCK" for 15% off at https://www.braintreenutrition.com/?ref=NOCKElite Hunt Club: https://elitehuntclub.com/This episode is brought to you by Barbell Apparel:https://barbellapparel.com/?rstr=nockperformanceUse code "NockP" for 10% off at https://www.alpyntripod.com/Use code "NockP" for 10% off at https://ollin.co/Use code "NockP15" for 15% off your first order at www.farewellcoffeeroasters.comUse code "NockP" for 20% off all ointments at getsaltybritches.comUse code "NockP" for 15% off at alpenfuel.comUse code "NockP" for 15% off at strongcoffeecompany.com    

In this episode of REALIFE Conversations for Christian Coaches, Teresa and Erica take you behind the scenes of how the REALIFE Process® Coach Certification and how it has grown and evolved over the past several years—from Enneagram Circles and year-long cohorts to today's streamlined Accelerator Certification.They share honestly about “building the plane while flying it,” listening deeply to their community, and recognizing that certification isn't just training—it's a formation journey. You'll hear how the process has shifted from a 12-month experience to a focused one-day Accelerator plus 90 days of integration, coaching, and community inside the REALIFE Process® Network.Whether you're a coach, consultant, spiritual director, or therapist, this conversation will help you:Give yourself permission to evolve your offers as you growClarify your core content and resist overloading your clients with toolsSee certification as spiritual and personal formation, not just a checkboxExplore whether the REALIFE Process® Accelerator Certification might be your next best step

What if you could still enjoy "free time" while making intentional time for profit? As a Money Making Mom, we are torn between two worlds - but you don't have to do MORE... What if you could just harness the power or intentionality, and time? Well, if you haven't heard - success loves speed. So listen in to see how you can work WITH time to focus on intentional actions that build profit in your business WITHOUT sacrificing those precious parenting moments. Listen in to see how you can make money even faster with the 60 minute sprint  P.S. Want to get more time on your side? Take the TIME TURNER QUIZ to see how. 

In this episode, I'm sharing how my husband and I created our “abundant money system” to manage family finances with clarity and flexibility. Learn how combining finances, detailed budgeting, and personal spending accounts can empower both partners while maintaining financial freedom.I'm offering practical tips for tracking expenses—using Google Sheets, Monarch Money App, and Splitwise for group costs—and showing you how to plan for both fixed and variable expenses, from mortgage to kids' activities. Plus, hear why open conversation and emotional awareness are keys to making any money system work for you!  Free Resources:Join 30 Day Calendar Blocking Blueprint and finally feel in control. ​Click here to join the next round. ​Are you a business owner making $100,000+ and still wearing all the hats? ​Click here​ to learn about my upcoming 12-week Outsourcing Mastermind.Are you an aspiring or newer business owner who needs some accountability and clarity on the next steps? ​Click here​ to join my 6-month accountability group - Simplify.

In this coaching episode, Lindsay and Nora work with Lissa Figgins, creator of Redeem Her Time, to optimize her private podcast lead magnet strategy. They tackle the challenge of positioning in the competitive time management space, discuss title optimization for her "Scaling Secrets of the Top 1%" podcast, and provide technical guidance on improving conversions through better CRM integration and re-engagement strategies. Topics CoveredEvaluating and testing private podcast titles for maximum impactPositioning strategies for competitive markets like time managementTechnical optimization: Flow Desk to Hello Audio integration via ZapierRe-engagement tactics for unconverted leads from April launchAdding bonus content and Q&A episodes to increase conversionsBalancing faith-based messaging without triggering shame or guiltCreating seamless user experiences from opt-in to consumptionLinks MentionedExplore Lissa's resources here: https://redeemhertime.com/Binge this private podcast series to stop managing time...and start multiplying it! : https://redeemhertime.com/hourMore from Hello AudioGrab a free trialYoutubeInstagramFacebook Group Subscribe and ReviewIf you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Thank you so much for tuning in to Launch Your Private Podcast.

https://simplyconvivial.com/ready5 -- Last year's plans fell apart? You're not alone.Most plans fail because they're built for ideal conditions, not for real life. When interruptions happen—kids get sick, routines change, motivation dips—your plan collapses because it wasn't designed to flex.But that doesn't mean you failed.It means the plan wasn't faithful, just perfect-looking.Faithful plans flex, grow, and adjust—just like you do.In this episode, we'll unpack:✔ Why most plans break down✔ How God uses interruptions to grow wisdom (not frustration)✔ The difference between perfect planning and faithful planning✔ How to build a plan that bends—but doesn't break

You know that feeling when you create the perfect plan for your week, and then by Tuesday everything has already fallen apart? Maybe your boss changed priorities, your kid got sick, or three unexpected things landed on your plate. So you tell yourself planning is pointless and just stop doing it altogether. The planning systems you've been taught were never designed for the life you're living.Most planning advice out there assumes you're working with a perfect week. But you're not living in a perfect world. Your life has turbulence built into it, and that's not your fault. In this episode, I'm breaking down why traditional planning fails women with unpredictable lives, and I'm teaching you how to create plans that actually work with your reality instead of pretending next week will magically be different.In This Episode, I'll Cover:Why traditional planning systems fail women with unpredictable livesThe pilot analogy that changes everything about how you view planningHow to create an "emergency fund" with your time (not white space)Why abandoning planning means abandoning control of your destinationThe exact mindset shift that lets you plan for turbulence instead of perfection________________________________

355. Holiday Prep-A-Thon Series Kick-Off: The Great Holiday Mind Sweep: How to Clear the Chaos and Create Calm Before the Holidays Begin! | Routines, Schedules, Time Blocking, Time Management, Home355. Holiday Prep-A-Thon Series Kick-Off: The Great Holiday Mind Sweep: How to Clear the Chaos and Create Calm Before the Holidays Begin! | Routines, Schedules, Time Blocking, Time Management, HomeHoliday Prep-A-Thon Series Kick-Off: Part 1 of 5In this episode:We kick off the Holiday Prep-a-Thon Series with the first step to reclaim your peace this season: the Family Holiday Mind Sweep. You'll learn how to clear mental clutter, involve your family in planning, and create a pre-holiday declutter routine that sets you up for calm, not chaos.You'll learn:Why a mind sweep is the key to a peaceful holiday seasonHow to involve your whole family in the planning processThe simple 30-minute “Declutter Dash” to make space for what's comingThe mindset shift from doing it all to doing what matters mostEpisode Highlight Quote:✨ “You can't organize what you're overwhelmed by—so start by getting it out of your head and onto paper.”Mentioned in this episode: