Podcasts about time blocking

It is so important to know the kind of tasks you have, how much time they take you, and where you need to be to complete them! Then when you look at your calendar you know where you can plug them in. After a couple weeks of this repeated activity, your brain will start to anticipate these activities and you'll be in your Pro Era. Blue Orange Purple If you are anything like I was, you have very long lists with not enough time or money to complete them all.  I started with the Sunday Basket®, identifying and categorizing with the slash pockets. Then I had to figure out where and when I could get them done.  I have my blue work which is all my weekly invisible work like calendaring, budgeting, getting ready for the next week of school (when my kids were younger), mail, you get the idea.  Then I have Orange work which is my house work like food, laundry, and cleaning.  And then I have my purple work which is a larger project, in this case errands. In order to time block your tasks, start by identifying which tasks fit into those three categories; invisible work, housework, and errands. How Much Time Do They Take & Where Do You Need To Be As I budgeted my time, I got really good at knowing how long each task would take. This made it easier for me to know how many tasks I could fit into any open block of time. I was always in the car, at a doctor's appointment, or working so I had to make the most of any "free time," once I discovered blocks of time I would write in the tasks I would do. Keep in mind that not all tasks are created equally; they require different amounts of time and different kinds of energy from you. Calendaring these blocks of time became a visual representation of the invisible work I was doing and it gave boundaries for these tasks to get completed. Once you have claimed these time blocks, protect them so you can actually get your tasks done. Obviously my orange work had to be done at my house. Pretty hard to vacuum from the soccer field.  And there is a reason that there is a portable Sunday Basket® because then you can bring your blue work with you. You can go through slash pockets in your car, at the pool, or at a doctor's office. I know, because I did! And when it came to errand day (purple work) I knew where the farthest away stops were and I started there. That way, if my kids needed to go home the remaining stops were closer to my home when I did them later. Some of you really have no free time like me when my kids were younger. I found a way to make it work and I want to encourage you that you can too. Going Pro You need to be aware of your highest productivity energy during the day.  I realized my energy is highest for physical tasks in the morning.  My body knows on Saturday morning I'm going to get a cup of coffee and soon after I almost look forward to getting all of my machines going.  Your body starts to expect these "work times." It's a cadence you have gotten your body used to, almost like muscle memory. And I know I have more cognitive energy later in the day so I used to do my Sunday Basket® in the afternoon but I have changed that to late morning now.  You have to adjust your tasks and time blocking to your phase of life. And this task stacking acts as scaffolding to our brains. Our brains love structure. The Sunday Basket® creates a weekly cycle that can evolve into a yearly cycle when you add in Planning Day and the Productive Home CEO Sessions. EPISODE RESOURCES: The Sunday Basket® The Paper Solution® The Productive Home Solution Sign Up for the Organize 365® Newsletter  Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Share this episode with a friend and be sure to tag Organize 365® when you share on social media.

About this episode: In this episode of the Wellness Pro Hotline, Cate Stillman sits down with Amy Glasser, founder of The Vital Well — an Ayurveda-based membership community for women seeking deeper vitality, hormonal balance, and long-term health. Amy has already done the foundational work: she has built her club, set up her classroom, refined her Vitality Checkup sessions, and established her sales cycle. Now the question is simple — how does she fill her pipeline consistently and convert cold leads into committed members? What unfolds is a practical, laser-focused coaching session on one of the most underutilized lead generation strategies in the wellness industry: showing up in person at farmers markets, festivals, and community fairs to offer free Vitality Checkups. Cate walks Amy through the entire three-session funnel, from the initial pulse check at the table, through the assessment review on Zoom, to the Sacred Sales pitch that closes the client into a year-long club commitment. This episode also covers how to handle time blocking as a single parent, when to offer certificates of completion and continuing education credits, how to create FOMO using a monthly club calendar, and why the closing call is simply about getting someone to defend their desire and commit to their health. This is the Wellness Pro Hotline: real practitioners, real challenges, real coaching — on the record. Key Takeaways: The Three-Session Farmer's Market Funnel: How to move a cold lead from a free vitality checkup at a community table to a closed year-long club member across three intentional touchpoints Discover, Desire, Defend: Why the Sacred Sales framework is the difference between a presentation that informs and a conversation that converts Certificates of Completion and CEUs: How to add perceived and real value to your club by offering completion certificates and continuing education credits without overcomplicating the process Time Blocking for Leads and Sales: How to structure your week so lead outreach, sales calls, and closing calls each have their own designated time — even around childcare and a split-location lifestyle Creating FOMO With a Monthly Calendar: Why showing prospects exactly what is happening inside the club this month is one of the most effective closing tools available One Claude Prompt Away: How Amy is already using AI to support session notes, client plans, and content creation — and how to go further Resources and Links: Fix Your Offer Session: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/bookings/fix-your-offer-session Wellness Pro Academy: https://wellnesspro.academy Yogahealer: https://www.yogahealer.com About the Guest, Amy Glasser: Amy Glasser is the founder of The Vital Well, an Ayurveda-informed membership community helping women reclaim their vitality, balance their hormones, and build sustainable long-term health. With over 10,000 hours of practitioner experience, Amy brings deep clinical expertise and genuine warmth to every client relationship. She splits her time between Santa Fe, New Mexico and San Pancho, Mexico. About the Host, Cate Stillman: Cate Stillman is an Ayurvedic practitioner, author, and founder of Yogahealer and Wellness Pro Academy. For more than two decades she has helped wellness professionals build thriving membership communities rooted in ancient wisdom and innovative structure. She is the author of Body Thrive, Master of You, Uninflamed, and Primal Habits. Wellness Pro Academy: https://wellnesspro.academy Primal Habits: https://amzn.to/3OvfPOx Uninflamed: https://amzn.to/3UUBgJ2 Body Thrive: https://amzn.to/3udNFR0 Master of You: https://amzn.to/3OlfoGn What would change in your practice if you stopped waiting for leads to find you online and started showing up where your ideal clients already gather every week?

If you've ever tried time blocking and thought "this doesn't work for me", this episode is for you.   Time blocking is hard for working moms. Kids get sick, deadlines move, and the hour you set aside for email disappears into whatever caught fire that morning. Once you start dismissing those calendar reminders, your brain stops seeing them at all (just like that pile of clothes in the corner!).   In this solo episode, I'm sharing a flexible approach to time blocking that I use in my own calendar and recommend to my clients. Instead of recurring blocks, you set limits: how many hours of meetings you can handle in a day, how much time you need for email, and how much focused work you need to get done. Then you look two weeks ahead on a rolling basis and protect that time before anyone else takes it. You stay proactive with your calendar and still have room for real life.   If you've tried time blocking and quit, this might be the version that works. Listen in for how to get started.   ==========================  

PATH TO SIGNIFICANCE | Systems are the bridge from self-employed to business owner. Build foundational systems, create structure across sales, service, and marketing, and learn to lead your business as a CEO, COO, and CFO.   In this episode:  00:35 Self Employed to Business Owner 01:57 Three Transitions Framework 04:31 Six Foundational Systems 06:46 Schedule and Business Plan 08:43 Three Pillars Departments 12:00 Systemize to Humanize 13:04 CEO COO CFO Hats 17:07 Why Systems Feel Hard 19:21 Time Blocking to Build Systems 19:54 Systems Create Freedom     Subscribe to the More Than More Podcast for new weekly episodes as we discuss building meaningful and impactful businesses, careers, and lives through real estate. Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube

Marcus Aurelius Anderson sits down with bestselling author, high-performance coach, and podcast host Chad Hyams for a wide-ranging conversation about living with authenticity and taking massive action. Chad shares unforgettable stories from his time behind the scenes of the world's largest production show in Las Vegas, his TEDx experience, the philosophy behind his Question Ladder, and how a drunken bet in Cabo turned him into a marathoner. They explore love languages, physical totems of success, and why cooperation will always outperform competition. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 2:10: Chad recalls a dragon that forgot to breathe fire during the world's largest production show in Las Vegas. 7:17: Chad blanks on stage during his TEDx talk after making eye contact with his daughter in the audience. 25:30: Chad breaks down the Question Ladder and reveals which of the six question words is the most powerful. 34:50: A drunken bet in Cabo forces Chad to train for a marathon with zero running experience. Chad Hyams is a bestselling author, high-performance coach, and host of the Win, Make, Give and Achieve Your Apex podcast. He is a dedicated husband, father, and cycling enthusiast who helps leaders kill the drift, master their routines, and take massive definitive action to reach their ultimate peak and fulfillment. Chad is a TEDx speaker, a certified Spartan coach, and a former entertainment professional who worked behind the scenes on the world's largest production show in Las Vegas. He has authored two books: the children's book Ketchup Can't Hurt and the self-help business book Achieve Your Apex. You can connect with him at chadhyams.com or by texting the word Chad to 59559. Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Struggling to stay consistent with your social media content – without spending hours every week creating, editing and posting?The answer may not be creating MORE content. You may just need better systems.In this video, I'm sharing three simple systems I've used for years to stay organized, batch-create content, post consistently and save time.We'll talk about:– How to create a simple system for posting and scheduling your content– When to post manually vs. schedule ahead– Tools like CapCut that can make video editing faster and easier– How to use AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude without losing your voice– Why time blocking is one of the keys to content consistency– How I break content tasks into daily, weekly and monthly activities– Why batching content can save you hours throughout the monthYou don't need to spend hours every day on social media. You need a repeatable system that makes it easier to show up consistently – even when business and life get busy.And remember: AI can help you brainstorm, optimize and work faster, but your audience still wants to hear from YOU – your stories, your opinions, your experiences and your perspective.Want more social media, video marketing and AI strategies for your real estate business?Join the #GetSocialSmart Academy:https://katielance.com/academyLearn more about Katie Lance:https://katielance.com/Subscribe for more social media, video and AI tips for real estate professionals.CONNECT WITH KATIE:

"It was Hercule Poirot's custom to open his morning mail using a small letter-opener with an ivory handle, making a neat slice along the top edge of each envelope... Each letter was then extracted, unfolded, smoothed flat with the palm of his hand, and read with deliberate, unhurried precision. Only when one piece of correspondence was thoroughly digested and placed in its neat, appointed stack would he permit himself to move on to the next." That's an extract from Sophie Hannah's Hercule Poirot's continuation novel, The Monogram Murders, which captures a part of Hercule Poirot's morning routine with his letter-opening ritual. Something he did at the same time each day, at the breakfast table.  And it connects nicely with today's episode. So let's begin.  Links: Email Me | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Linkedin   Learn more about the Productivity Academy Discover my Apple Productivity Programme Use the early-bird discount code caps27eb to get $25.00 off    Get Your Copy Of Your Time, Your Way: Time Well Managed, Life Well Lived   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 | 434 Hello, and welcome to episode 434 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.  Before we begin, with Apple launching their latest operating systems last Monday, I have updated my Apple Productivity Course.  The course is not about tips and tricks; you can get all those on YouTube. This course is about helping you to build a 100% Apple productivity system that will keep you focused on what matters, when it matters and help keep and store important information so you know where to find it when you need it.  No subscriptions to third-party apps, just a simple set of productivity tools that do exactly what they were designed to do. Keep you on time and organised. I will put a link in the show notes to where you can learn more about this; if I may say so, fantastic course. Okay, on with the episode. Something that many people miss about time blocking is that it's not just another way to organise your calendar. It's actually a way to reframe how you approach your work. Over the last 26 years or so, certainly since the explosion of digital task managers, many people have become focused on the number of things they have to do.  Yet, that wasn't always the case. For example, if you had to go into town to buy something, you would also naturally look for other things you may have to do while you were in town. Perhaps drop some dry cleaning off, or buy some stamps at the post office. You would do as many of these chores as you could in the time that you had available. I've spoken before about how the likes of Charles Darwin, Winston Churchill and CS Lewis had time set aside for dealing with their correspondence. It was never about how many letters they replied to. It was simply spending an hour or so each day writing replies.  If they didn't get through their pile of letters in the time they had, they would leave what was left until the next day when they replied to their letters. Yet today, I find that so many people are stressed out and worried about the number of things they have on their lists and the size of their backlogs. Yet, it really doesn't matter how many things you've got to do; if you're like most people, you will have far more things than you will ever have the time to do anyway.  What really matters is how you use the time you have available to do the things that really matter.  That leads me nicely on to this week's question. Unfortunately, the Mystery Podcast Voice is locked away in a room preparing for an important exam tomorrow, so once again, you're stuck with me asking the question.  This week's question comes from Jim. Jim asks, “ Hi Carl, I've tried organising my calendar and protecting time, as you call it, for doing my email and messages and focused work. Yet, I really struggle. I find I ignore the time blocks and then feel guilty at the end of the day because I didn't get done what I wanted to do. What am I doing wrong?  Hi Jim, thank you for your question.  Well, the simple answer, and I know this will be a bit harsh, is that you are ignoring your protected time.  Time blocking only works if you respect the time blocks you set for yourself.  However, let me take you back to the opening of this podcast and the excerpt I shared from Sophie Hannah's Hercule Poirot continuation novel.  “It was Hercule Poirot's custom to open his morning mail using a small letter-opener with an ivory handle, making a neat slice along the top edge of each envelope…” The key part of this was “it was Hercule Poirot's custom…” The key to succeeding with time blocking is consistency. If it was your custom to drink a cup of tea or coffee each morning when you wake up, it would never be something you would ignore. It's your “custom” to drink tea or coffee when you wake up.  If someone dragged you out of bed for whatever reason, it would not be long before you were structuring your day mentally, wondering where you would get your morning tea or coffee.  As I write this script, my mother is currently at Dublin Airport waiting for a flight to Paris. She's travelled through the night by bus and, on arrival at the airport, the first thing she did was to go and get herself a cup of tea. Why? Because it's her “custom” to have tea first thing in the morning. And while it is not a normal day, she still follows her routine.  The most successful coaching clients I have are the ones who decide to protect the same time each day for doing their most important work.  Now, the CEOs among these clients find this easier, as they are in a position of authority and find saying “no” to interruptions easier than most.  One client of mine gets to his office at around 8:00 am and from 8:30 to 10 am he closes his office door and does the most pressing pieces of work he has that day.  Because he knows there will be no interruptions—everyone in his office knows not to interrupt him during this time—he can sit down and give 100% focus to the work he is doing.  And because he does this every day, none of his team ever considers interrupting him.  But time blocking goes beyond this.  I mentioned earlier that time blocking is not another cool way to organise your calendar. It's a reframing exercise.  What I mean by this is that the purpose of time blocking is to say I have this large pile of work to do. I am going to work on it for the next two hours. When the two hours are up, I will stop.  It doesn't matter whether there are twenty, thirty, fifty or a hundred things to do. You do as many as you can in the time that you have. Stop, and return to the pile the next time you have a time block for working on the pile.  Now there is an interesting shift that happens to your mind when you focus on the time you have rather than the number you have.  Let's imagine you have twenty things to do and you have 90 minutes protected for doing them.  As you begin, you're not that aware of the time. But once you go past sixty minutes and you see you only have 30 minutes left, your focus narrows. You tense up slightly, and you speed up.  It might have taken you an hour to do eleven tasks; I can promise you that if you have nine tasks left and only twenty-five minutes in which to do them, you will finish.  You become hyper-focused, blocking out all external distractions.  This is the reverse of what happens when you don't have a time constraint. With no time constraint, you will let in all sorts of distractions.  Oh, I must check to see if those shoes have come back into stock. Oh, I'll just message Jessica to see how her presentation went yesterday. Oh yeah, how did Arsenal get on last night in the FA Cup? I'd better go and refill my water bottle. And how much time do all these little things swallow up? Just those 4, if all you did was exactly what those four things said, that'll be ten lost minutes, at least.  But you know Jessica will reply, and you will feel obliged to reply to her reply, and now you're in a full-blown conversation. You're suddenly focused on trying to do your tasks and thinking of your replies to Jessica.  That's why you should never begin a message thread just before sitting down to do some focused work. Do it when you're finished, or else you'll find yourself splitting your concentration and not doing either thing well.  Another mistake with time blocking is to block too much time in any given day.  Really, for time blocking to be effective, I would advise caution.  Two hours for focused work and another hour of admin and communications is a good balance. That leaves you with at least five hours where you can attend meetings, deal with sudden and unexpected emergencies and the regular daily workplace socialising. (And of course your mandatory mid-morning and afternoon tea breaks) I've seen people try and protect far too much time, which then leaves them with little to no flexibility. Days never go according to plan. Each day will throw something unexpected up. That could be a traffic jam, a colleague calling in sick, or Andy from the accounts cornering you in the staff canteen to tell you a bit of gossip.  Or your computer crashes, the Internet goes down, your boss calls an urgent meeting in 30 minutes in meeting room five—the one where they keep the difficult questions and uncomfortable chairs. You know the kind of meeting they can be.  I've found, after working with nearly 500 clients over the years, that the optimum time for time blocking is three hours a day. If you can get to that level and be consistent with your times, you'll find that adopting time blocking techniques quickly becomes a custom you follow every day.  You don't become more productive and better at managing time passively. It requires action. It's up to you to decide whether you will shut off potential interruptions, say no to a spurious meeting request or allow yourself to be distracted by low-level things like checking football scores or shoe availability.  Yet the thing to always remember is that of all the things in your control each day, the one thing that will remain constant is the passing of time. Time does not recognise a vacuum. It continues whether you stare out the window wondering what to do next, scroll through the news or take a nap.  It's fixed. All you have are your 24 hours each day.  The one variable you have is what you do each day. That remains your decision.  If you give yourself five to ten minutes at the end of each day to decide what your priorities will be tomorrow and what you will do in your protected time, you will find that, on the whole, you will get a lot of what you planned to do done.  I hope this has helped, Jim, 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.   

Get Your (FREE) 1 Deal A Week GPS Right Here: https://LeadDeck.ai/gpsStuck at 1 deal a month and relying entirely on past clients and referrals? In this inaugural live session of the One Deal a Week Blueprint, we sit down with Houston real estate agent David Gloger to break down his current pipeline and build a predictable 30–60–90 day roadmap to scale to 1 transaction per week.We dive deep into:- The Shepherd, Farmer & Fisherman Framework: Why building marketing assets (farming) is great, but proactive outreach (fishing) is the fastest way to control your income.- Finding Pocket Buyers: How to use LeadDeck to identify local portfolio buyers and active landlords who are ready to make cash offers on your off-market leads.- Working Cash Offer Leads: What to do when a homeowner requests a cash offer—from institutional buyers (iList/QuickBuy) to private portfolio buyers to pivoting to open market listings.- Structuring an Off-Market Deal: How to present unlisted properties to investor buyers without naming a price first, and how representation/paperwork works when a seller wants a private sale.- Time Blocking for Production: Why carving out just two 1-hour proactive outreach blocks per week will unlock consistent deal flow.

David Hoyt spent nineteen years working alongside John Maxwell before landing at The Table Group, Patrick Lencioni's consulting firm, where he now helps leaders master the disciplines of organizational health. In this conversation he breaks down why politics, confusion, and misalignment show up in every organization whether you invite them or not — and what small-team owners can actually do about it. We also get into hiring for behavior instead of skill, why your first leadership move is admitting you've been getting it wrong, and the question David asked me that I couldn't answer about my own team. Key Takeaways You have to be smart and healthy. Being world-class at the craft is table stakes. The moment you're running an organization — even a two-person one — leadership becomes the job. Ask people what they want. PPF conversations (personal, professional, financial) surface the fact that your people almost certainly want something different than you do. Vulnerability starts at the top. If you've been leading badly, saying so out loud is the first real step. Then baby steps, not a total overhaul. Interview for behavior, not just skill. Humble, hungry, and people smart is the floor. Editing chops won't save a bad culture fit. About David Hoyt David Hoyt brings over 25 years of experience in leading people and organizations. He is driven to see organizations create healthy cultures and teams where individuals can thrive. Prior to partnering with The Table Group, David had the privilege of serving as an executive leader with John Maxwell for 19 years. As part of Maxwell's inner circle, he ran a significant portion of John's business interests and served as President of The John Maxwell Company. David works with CEOs and executive teams to help them master the disciplines of Organizational Health to consistently and effectively apply the concepts captured in all of Patrick Lencioni's books. In This Episode [00:00] Welcome to the show! [03:18] Meet David Hoyt [07:59] Abundance Mindset [10:30] Coaching [22:36] Leadership [26:59] Vulnerability [28:24] Time Blocking [30:25] Discipline [35:48] Becoming A Healthy Leader [37:09] Hiring The Right Person [39:45] Connect with David [40:42] Outro   Quotes "We naturally assume people want what we want. And until we slow down and ask them what they actually want, we'll lead them that way." — David Hoyt "Politics, confusion, misalignment. Those happen naturally. So as a leader, big or small team doesn't matter, a big part of the job is going to battle against those things." — David Hoyt "Everybody wants to interview for the smart side, like the editing skills. What too many people don't interview for is the behavioral piece." — David Hoyt "I don't get very high or very low anymore. It all comes down to discipline." — David Hoyt "I need to block some time to think differently than I'm able to think day in and day out in the rat race of running your business." — David Hoyt Guest Links Check out The Table Group Consulting: tablegroupconsulting.com Contact David Hoyt at david.hoyt@tablegroupconsulting.com Links Find out more about the Studio Sherpas Mastermind Join the Grow Your Video Business Facebook Group  Follow Ryan Koral on Instagram Follow Grow Your Video Business on Instagram Join us on Onward Summit Join the Studio Sherpas newsletter

In this episode of The Ross Simmonds Show, I challenge the common belief that productivity struggles come from not having enough time. Instead, I make the case that the real issue is weak prioritization, and I share a practical framework for using calendars, delegation, and focused decision-making to create meaningful progress. Key Takeaways and Insights: 1. Every Priority Has a Price - Choosing one priority means consciously saying no to something else. - Treating every task as equally urgent leads to stalled momentum and scattered energy. - High-impact work often creates outsized returns, even when it takes less effort than lower-value tasks. 2. Applying the 80/20 Rule to Your Work - A small percentage of your efforts often drives the majority of your results. - The goal is to identify the few actions with the highest return and spend more time there. - This mindset helps marketers, creators, and business owners stop overinvesting in tasks that do not move the needle. 3. Your Calendar Reveals Your Commitment - Calendars are one of the most important tools for achieving goals. - If a goal is not reflected in your schedule, it is probably not a true priority. - Intentional calendar planning creates structure, accountability, and better follow-through. 4. Time Blocking with Intention - I share how I have used calendar systems for years to protect focused work and personal commitments. - I recommend scheduling everything that matters, from deep work to family time. - Repeatable blocks like no-meeting days can help create consistency and protect your best energy. 5. Categorize Your Time for Better ROI - Tracking where your time goes helps you measure whether your effort aligns with your goals. - Categories like sales, marketing, personal development, and family create visibility into what is actually getting your attention. - For leaders, this same approach can help teams improve performance and resource allocation. 6. Stop Being the Bottleneck - Leaders often slow growth by making themselves the default answer for every decision. - I frame this as an ego issue as much as an operational one. - Delegation, empowerment, and trust are essential if you want your team and your business to scale. 7. Delegate to Unlock Growth - I reflect on my own experience as a founder who used to approve everything. - Real growth happened when I gave ownership and accountability to others. - Training people to make strong decisions frees you to focus on the highest-value work. 8. Better Outcomes Come from Better Decisions - Constant activity is not the same as meaningful progress. - One thoughtful, well-timed decision can create more impact than dozens of small reactive tasks. - Strategic leaders focus less on looking busy and more on solving the right problem. 9. Think in Sprints Around the Biggest Problem - Identify the single biggest issue holding them back. - Focus your energy relentlessly on that one constraint instead of bouncing between distractions. - Breakthroughs often come from sustained attention on one important problem over a defined period. —

Once or twice a year, I sit down and ask myself what's been supporting my ADHD brain lately, and this time, my list landed at ten things. In this episode, I'm sharing what's on my list, from what's allowing for better sleep, to what's been supporting my workday, and what I've been turning to for pure rest and joy this season. In Episode 371, You Will Discover: The sleep fix that's been solving a problem I didn't even know I had Why a pencil sharpener earned a spot on this list A rest practice that's become my way of resting with my hands instead of my head Resources From This Episode: Cotton Sleep Mask for Side Sleepers Accuratex Adjustable Pillow with Shredded Memory Foam BedJet, 10% off Todoist, 2 months Pro free Bravestorming Planning System, code AWESOME20 for 20% off your first order Graph Paper Spiral Notebook Blackwing Matte Pencils Blackwing Two-Step Long Point Sharpener The Awakened Artifacts (Magic Puzzle Company) Harry Potter Hogwarts Map 1500 Episode 359: Time Blocking for ADHD - Why Tiles Work Better Than Apps Episode 342: The Alastair Weekly Log Episode 281 How To Take Time to Rest as an ADHD Adult (with Rabbi Heschel's quote) Work With Me: Learn more about private coaching here Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - step by step course for ADHD Brains More ADHD Resources: Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap Free course: ADHD Routine Revamp Learn my Top 10 Tips to Work With Your ADHD Brain Discover my favorite ADHD resources Access the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System Paula's Favorite Resources Many of the items below are affiliate links with discounts and free trials available. They are all products I personally use and love. I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! Disclosure info here. Stay focused with brain.fm and get a 30-day free trial. Personalized music, backed by science, designed to help you get and stay in the zone. Speechify: my go-to text-to-speech app. One-month free trial plus $60 off a premium subscription if you decide to keep it. Todoist: my favorite task manager. Simple, easy to use, and incredible integration with other platforms. Get two months of premium free. No credit card required. Wispr Flow: The best tool for talk-to-text. Awesome for verbal processing and saving time. Free trial, no credit card required. Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page, where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend! Chapter Outline 00:00 ADHD Favorites Kickoff 01:00 Why These Tools Help 03:41 Sleep Mask Upgrade 06:08 Adjustable Pillow Fix 08:22 BedJet Cool Sleep 09:59 Productivity Tools Intro 10:08 Todoist Task Capture 11:45 Claude Cowork Assistant 13:54 Tile Planning System 16:17 Grid Notebook Love 18:02 Pencil And Sharpener 20:29 Summer Reading Joy 22:19 Jigsaw Puzzle Reset 24:07 Wrap Up And Next Steps

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What if the reason your business feels stuck isn't effort, but misdiagnosis? In this episode, John Jantsch talks with Kevin D. St. Clergy about blind blaming—the habit of fixing the wrong problems while real growth opportunities go unnoticed. They explore how cognitive bias in business decision making affects marketing results, leadership mindset, and team performance, and share practical ways to identify root causes instead of symptoms. Learn how shifting from transactional services to a trusted advisor approach can unlock better decisions and stronger business growth. 00:00 Blind Blaming Explained Through Baseball 03:03 Blind Blaming in Business Decisions 06:09 Time Blocking for Entrepreneurs 09:03 Cognitive Bias and Blind Blaming 12:29 From Vendor to Trusted Advisor 17:36 Transformational Growth Shift Rate, Review, & Follow If you liked this episode, please rate and review the show. Let us know what you loved most about the episode. Struggling with strategy? Unlock your free AI-powered prompts now and start building a winning strategy today!

Text your thoughts and questions!Do you ever feel like your days are filled with tasks, but you still struggle to decide what to work on first? Maybe every morning starts with a long to-do list, constant interruptions, and the exhausting mental effort of figuring out what deserves your attention next.The problem isn't always that you have too much to do. Often, it's that your work lacks a clear rhythm. Without a reliable structure, every decision requires energy, context switching drains your focus, and it's easy to fall into reactive mode instead of making intentional progress.In this episode, Lisa revisits one of the podcast's most popular productivity coaching sessions and explores how creating a schedule inspired by the familiar rhythm of a school day can help you reclaim focus and reduce decision fatigue. Drawing from her coaching conversations with Lauren Yee, she explains how assigning recurring "subjects" or themed focus blocks to your week creates a flexible framework that supports deeper work without becoming rigid or restrictive.You'll learn why school-style time blocking works so well for many people, how playful and personalized labels can make your schedule more engaging, and why transition periods between activities are just as important as the work itself. Lisa also shares practical tips for adapting this approach to different lifestyles, including entrepreneurs, caregivers, people with unpredictable schedules, and neurodivergent brains.This week, episode 327 of the Positively Living® Podcast explores how using a school-inspired approach to time blocking can reduce decision fatigue, improve focus, and help you build a schedule that feels both structured and sustainable.Key Takeaways:Discover how a school-day framework can simplify your weekly schedule.Learn why recurring themed time blocks reduce daily decision fatigue.Understand how context switching impacts your focus and productivity.Explore why batching similar work together helps your brain work more efficiently.Learn how assigning "subjects" to your week creates clarity without rigidity.Discover why playful labels can make your schedule more engaging.Understand how naming your work intentionally helps you connect with its purpose.Learn why transition periods between tasks are essential for maintaining focus.Discover how "passing periods" can reduce overwhelm and prevent burnout.Explore the difference between working in your business versus working on your business.Learn why your schedule should be built around your real life—not your ideal one.Understand how flexible time blocking can support unpredictable schedules.Discover why reviewing and adjusting your schedule is part of the process—not a sign of failure.Learn how curiosity and experimentation create more sustainable productivity systems.Explore why this approach works especially well for people who crave structure but resist rigidity.Discover how themed scheduling can benefit neurodivergent brains by adding novelty and engagement.Learn how to identify the five to seven major categories of work in your week.Understand why you don't need to schedule every hour to experience the benefits of time blocking.Discover how starting with one themed day each week can make the process feel more approachable.Learn why creating a schedule with rhythm, variety, and flexibility leads to greater consistency and less overwhelm.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Positively LivingⓇ and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/Stop trying to fit into someone else's productivity rules! Grab my free Productivity Toolkit, a collection of workbooks designed to help you explore how you work, uncover what truly matters to you, and create your very own energy-friendly systems. Get it here: www.positivelyproductive.com/plpkitCONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:FacebookInstagramResourcesWork with Lisa! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Episode 124: [Strategy Call] Using School Themes to Time Block with Lauren YeeEpisode 125: [Strategy Call] Follow Up to School Style Time Blocking with Lauren YeeEpisode 245: Themes: The Simple Time Management Trick You NeedEpisode 273: How to Make Time Blocking FunEpisode 274: Manage Your Time Better with Proper TransitionsPositively Productive Resources LibraryBook a Clarity CallAsync CoachingProductivity Toolkit(Find links to books/gear on the Positively Productive Resources Page.)Dance Song Playlist V1, V2, V3Music by Ian and Jeff ZawrotnyStart your own podcast with Buzzsprout!Request this Toolkit and other free resources at the Resources Page.

Rigid time-blocking sounds great in theory—until your 10 AM deep work block gets hijacked by an urgent meeting and you feel behind before lunch. In this episode, Thanh and Brooks break down why traditional time-blocking fails and share 5 adaptive planning methods that actually survive real life: flexible focus blocks, rolling daily Top 3, time […]

You did the brain dump. You got it all out. You felt that incredible sense of relief for about thirty seconds... And then your ADHD brain looked at the full list and went completely offline. In episode 367, we're talking about the missing piece between the brain dump and actually getting started: the working card. In Episode 367, you will discover: Why ADHD brains hit a wall when staring at a long task list (and what's happening cognitively) The pantry-and-plate framework for rethinking your task system entirely How to build a working card in three different ways to work with your brain How to match your daily task card to what your day actually looks like Work With Me: Learn more about private coaching here Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - step by step course for ADHD Brains Resources From This Episode: Episode 310: The Work Is Never Done Episode 359: Time Blocking with ADHD and Magnetic Tiles Episode 365: Overpromising and ADHD: What's Actually Going On Episode 366: 4 Strategies to Stop ADHD Overpromising Book a free coaching consultation Watch on YouTube: @I'm Busy Being Awesome More ADHD Resources: Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap Free course: ADHD Routine Revamp Learn my Top 10 Tips to Work With Your ADHD Brain Discover my favorite ADHD resources Access the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System Paula's Favorite Resources Many of the items below are affiliate links with discounts and free trials available. They are all products I personally use and love. I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! Disclosure info here. Stay focused with brain.fm and get a 30-day free trial. Personalized music, backed by science, designed to help you get and stay in the zone. Speechify: my go-to text-to-speech app. One-month free trial plus $60 off a premium subscription if you decide to keep it. Todoist: my favorite task manager. Simple, easy to use, and incredible integration with other platforms. Get two months of premium free. No credit card required. Wispr Flow: The best tool for talk-to-text. Awesome for verbal processing and saving time. Free trial, no credit card required. Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page, where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend! Chapter Outline 00:00 Brain Dump Overwhelm 01:41 Client Question Setup 05:08 Why Lists Freeze Us 08:05 Inbox Zero Myth 11:03 Working Card Method 12:00 Pantry Plate Analogy 16:56 Analog And Digital Options 22:45 Coaching Invitation 24:01 Plan By Context 28:35 Low Energy Days 30:22 Weekly Challenge Wrap 31:59 Final Takeaways  

Ever feel like 24 hours just isn't enough? You're not alone! As mothers, we often juggle tasks for everyone but ourselves. But what if I told you it's not about having more time, but about how we use it?  Time can be your greatest productivity tool. In this  episode of the Wellbeing 4 Mothers show, we explore how we can use time to do the things that matter and ensure our wellbeing.Takeaway pointsTime blocking helps mothers assign specific time slots to important tasks, reducing overwhelm and increasing focus instead of constantly reacting to interruptions.Prioritise balance over perfection. A flexible schedule that includes buffer time allows you to handle unexpected events without feeling like your entire day has fallen apart.Schedule time for rest, exercise, hobbies, or quiet moments is essential for your well-being, helping you recharge so you can better care for your family.Book Recommendation Make Time – Knapp & ZeratskyJoin the Bookclubhttps://www.drdunni.clubCONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA  Ig- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/drdunni.lifecoach/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9C1oJwHyISEuqiX8USaYKg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CH- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.clubhouse.com/@drdunni-druwa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FB- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/druwaacademy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/drdunni⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/wellbeing4mothers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HOST BIOYour host, Dr Dunni, is the award-winning mum empowerment coach, Family doctor, International speaker, Best-selling author of the book ‘Every Mum is a Super Mum' and a mum herself who is passionate about health and wellbeing. She is proficient in applying natural, scientific, and medical well-being concepts to explain practical ways and strategies in simple terms that promote the overall well-being of body, mind, soul, and spirit, and prevent ill health. This is made available by the provision of online courses, books, coaching and regular events where well-being strategies and tactics are shared to enhance holistic well-being. Learn more at https://www.drdunni.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Your caseload is full, but the idea for your next offer has been living in your notes app for months. You think about it in the shower or while walking the dog, but it still isn't real. That may feel like a time problem. It's usually a decision problem.In today's episode, I'm sharing a time blocking method that helps you see what it will actually take to build your next offer. I'll show you why thinking about a course, group program, intensive, or retreat can feel like progress without producing any, and why putting the project on your calendar makes every compromise visible.We're also looking at the business underneath the calendar. If you're underpricing your therapy, granting reschedules, or saying yes to work you decided was off the table, your practice may not have enough room to support the next thing. A new offer can't rescue a practice you're not yet willing to optimize.This episode will help you see where your time goes, protect space for experimentation, and make the pricing and boundary decisions that create more freedom. You don't need perfect clarity before you begin, you need a block on the calendar and the willingness to show up.Topics covered:Why thinking about your next offer can feel like progress without making you accountable to a calendarHow a protected project block makes you choose whether to move it, delete it, or defend itWhat putting client work, admin, and life obligations on the calendar reveals about your actual capacityWhy underpricing, client reschedules, and broken boundaries prevent your practice from making room for something newHow showing up to create and experiment moves the offer out of your head and into the worldConnect with FeliciaGet my freebie and see how much money you can make (and vacation you can take) with my revenue stimulator: The Magic SheetsInstagram: @the_bad_therapistWebsite: www.thebadtherapist.coachRelated episodes:Quarter Two Planning: How to Stay Accountable & Consistent in Your Business Goals (Ep 110)Grow Your Private Practice with a 90 Day Sprint (Ep 101)Quote“The freedom you want is actually downstream of the discipline that you've been avoiding.” - Felicia

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In this episode, I sit down with time management coach Anna Dearman Kornick for a fascinating conversation about why traditional productivity advice doesn't work for everyone. We explore how your personality influences the way you plan, make decisions, and manage your time, and why feeling overwhelmed has far less to do with your calendar than you might think. If you've ever felt like you're failing at time management, this episode will completely reframe the way you think about productivity, overwhelm, and creating a life that actually works for you. In this episode, we unpack: Why overwhelm is often the real problem. How your personality shapes the way you manage time. Practical tools to create mental capacity before tackling your to-do list. Why one-size-fits-all productivity systems often fail. Simple ways to build a schedule that works with your brain instead of against it. Work with me:Join Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced Book a Work-Life Balance Strategy Call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced-call Download the Free Daily Kickstart: www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/daily-kickstart Connect with Anna: Podcast: https://annadkornick.com/podcast/ Blueprint to Balance – Anna's free video series: https://annadkornick.com/blueprint-to-balance Anna's Book: https://annadkornick.com/book Instagram: www.instagram.com/annadkornick/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/annadearmonkornick/ 287

Du hast Pomodoro ausprobiert – und nach drei Tagen aufgehört. Du hast GTD getestet – und bist in den Inbox-Reviews ertrunken. Du hast Time-Blocking versucht – und dein Kalender sah super aus, aber dein Tag nicht. Und dann hast du dir gedacht: Vielleicht bin ich einfach nicht produktiv genug. Stopp. Das Problem bist nicht du. Das Problem ist, dass du ein System benutzt hast, das für jemand anderen gebaut wurde. Die Neurowissenschaft zeigt: Dein Gehirn hat einen eigenen Rhythmus, eigene Leistungsspitzen, eigene Schwächen – und die sind genetisch bedingt, nicht antrainiert. In dieser Folge zeige ich dir, wie du dein persönliches Produktivitätssystem baust, das zu deinem Chronotyp, deinem Arbeitsstil und deinem Leben passt – unterstützt von KI-Tools, die deinen Rhythmus lernen. Zum Bologartikel: https://selbst-management.biz/dein-eigenes-produktivitaes-system-bauen/ Persönlichkeits-Test: https://sleepdoctor.com/pages/chronotypes/chronotype-quiz **Hier geht es zum Werbepartner dieser Podcast-Folge**: https://selbst-management.biz/podcast-partner Links: - Kostenloser Mangold-Academy Bonus-Bereich: https://my.mangold.academy/anmeldung-vip-bereich-2/ - Goodie des Monats: https://my.mangold.academy/courses/einstieg-in-das-selbstmanagement/lessons/goodie-des-monats/ - SelbstmanagementRocks Masterclass: https://selbst-management.biz/selbstmanagement-rocks-masterclass/ - Mein LinkedIn Profil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasmangold/

Tu fonctionnes comment, toi ? Avec une to-do list… ou avec des plages de temps réservées à chaque sujet ?Dans cette Minute Marine, je te raconte pourquoi je suis en train de remettre en question mon organisation. J'ai longtemps pensé avoir trouvé un système qui me convenait… jusqu'à réaliser qu'il ne me permettait plus d'avancer vers mes nouveaux projets.Et toi, est-ce que tu pratiques le time blocking ? Est-ce que ton organisation actuelle t'aide vraiment à avancer sur tes priorités… ou seulement à gérer les urgences ?(Pour me répondre, envoie-moi un mp sur Linkedin

00:00:57 Chapter 3: Work With the Time Blocking Method 00:04:42 Block Your Recurring Activities First 00:06:58 Theme Your Day to Reduce Switching 00:11:30 Block Your Priorities Weekly 00:14:05 Here are the primary takeaways from today's episode. How to Finish This Book (And Just About Anything Else): Proven Methods for Productivity, Taking Action, and Execution (Live a Disciplined Life 20) By Peter Hollins https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FZGZF47W Time blocking works because it removes decision fatigue from your day. Peter Hollins explains how to time block effectively using calendar tools like Google Calendar, and why this block scheduling method creates the focus conditions your brain needs to do deep work. The result: better output in fewer hours. How to Finish This Book (And Just About Anything Else): Proven Methods for Productivity, Taking Action, and Execution (Live a Disciplined Life 20) By Peter Hollins If you're looking to ramp up your productivity and mental performance with some solid neuroscience-backed tips from Peter Hollins, check out our video on time blocking! Learn how to harness Google Calendar for a block schedule that boosts focus and efficiency. Whether you're new to time management or just want to refine your planning techniques, we've got you covered with practical strategies and insights into self-discipline and learning.

When your schedule flips on you by 10 am, most traditional planning advice leaves you stranded. This episode walks you through three flexible planning strategies designed specifically for ADHD brains navigating irregular schedules and unpredictable days. Whether you're juggling client calls, shifting deadlines, or the beautiful chaos of caregiving, these methods adapt with you. Tune into Episode 361 and discover: How to anchor your day to one priority so decision fatigue doesn't derail you when time opens up unexpectedly The difference between clock time and event time — and why leaning into event time can be a more sustainable structure for unpredictable schedules Why intentionally building in overflow time is one of the most supportive things we can do for our ADHD brains (and how to do it without guilt) Work With Me: Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) Learn more about private coaching here Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - step by step course for ADHD Brains Resources From This Episode: Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! Episode 357: A Better Way to Build Habits & Follow Through For Your ADHD Brain Episode 359: Time Blocking for ADHD: Why Magnetic Tiles Actually Work Laura Vanderkam More ADHD Resources: Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap Discover my favorite ADHD resources Learn my Top 10 Tips to Work With Your ADHD Brain Access the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System Free course: ADHD Routine Revamp Support your brain with Wispr Flow.* Speech-to-text on your phone or computer. Stay focused with brain.fm and get a 30-day free trial* This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure info* here*.* Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page, where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend! Chapter Outline 00:00 When Plans Fall Apart 01:37 Why Rigid Schedules Fail 04:14 Strategy One Anchor Task 07:33 IT Example In Action 09:38 Strategy Two Event Time 12:09 Real Estate Scheduling Flex 14:12 Strategy Three Overflow Time 17:16 Project Manager Buffer Wins 21:33 Pick Your Best Strategy 24:22 Layer Them And Practice 25:46 Wrap Up And Next Steps  

PATH TO SIGNIFICANCE | The difference between surviving and thriving in real estate often comes down to intentional time blocking. Learn how to structure your priorities around the activities that drive consistency, momentum, and long-term success. Access the time blocking framework on the Coaching page under Resources > Business > Time Blocking Essentials.   In this episode: 00:13 Why Choose Real Estate 01:19 My Own Boss Myth 02:45 Results Economy Reality 04:52 Time Blocking Basics 06:14 Daily Lead Generation 08:24 Start With Personal 09:54 Weekly Planning Strategy 11:47 Lead Gen and Incubation 13:39 Client Care and Follow Up 17:17 Work On Your Business 19:24 Mature Business Priorities 22:17 Keep Learning and Grow 22:51 Wrap Up and Next Steps   Subscribe to the More Than More Podcast for new weekly episodes as we discuss building meaningful and impactful businesses, careers, and lives through real estate. Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube

Hi everyone! In this AMA, I'm answering: 1. how to balance being a human and having a personal touch with your automations 2. Timeblocking -- my advice on what works best to balance your admin and client time 3. Partnerships and what I've seen work and not work for bringing in new clientsI mention Danielle Stead -- she's the best lawyer!! Find her here! Download my app! It's a free marketing coach in your pocket. To keep up with me on instagram, follow me @alexagrowmybusinessTo join the The Friday Society Membership, click here To join my newsletter for free marketing advice, click hereTo view all of my free resources, click here! 

Are you a personal trainer or strength studio owner who feels pulled in too many directions while trying to grow your business? This episode is your guide to time blocking, one of the most powerful tools you can use to grow your strength training business while getting back more free time for the rest of your life's important things. We'll talk about what time blocking actually is, how you can adapt it to your business and your everyday schedule, why it's so powerful, and real-world, practical steps to help you get started and seeing the benefits.   If you're serious about making your strength training business work for you and not the other way around, then tune in to this episode and put this powerful tool in your arsenal. ━━━━━━━━━━━━ Get a FREE course to grow your strength training business here  ━━━━━━━━━━━━ Need more help growing? Book a HIT Business Strategy Call with Lawrence here ━━━━━━━━━━━━ Get NEW Precision-Engineered MedX Machines here  ━━━━━━━━━━━━ For the complete show notes, links, and resources, click here

Want to SEE what I'm talking about? Check out the YouTube version here! If time ever seems to disappear for your ADHD brain, this episode might resonate. I'm sharing my honest experience using Bravestorming, a magnetic tile-based planning system that turns your schedule into something that makes time tangible, flexible, and finally... real. In Episode 359, You Will Discover: Why your ADHD brain benefits from seeing time as a physical object, and how tile-based planning solves time blindness in a way digital tools simply can't Why "thinking in tiles" can help ADHD brains build a more tangible relationship with time A walkthrough of the full Bravestorming system (Thinker Board, MoveNote, MoverBook, MoverPad, and Tri-fold) and how I use each one in my actual weekly ADHD planning routine The one key principle that matters more than any specific tool: how to give different lengths of time a consistent, recognizable visual form so your brain starts to internalize it Work With Me: Learn more about private coaching here Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - step by step course for ADHD Brains Resources From This Episode: Use code AWESOME20 for 20% off your entire first purchase Bravestorming — the full product lineup Thinker Board — easel-style board for brainstorming and mind mapping MoveNote — A4 folio for weekly planning (no tiles included) MoverBook — compact planning folio with tiles included MoverPad — daily planning pad with a priority grid on the flip side, with tiles Tri-fold — four-months-at-a-glance planning overview Mover Tiles — additional tile set to expand your system Try Todoist for task management here (get two months of pro plan free) More ADHD Resources: Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap Free course: ADHD Routine Revamp Learn my Top 10 Tips to Work With Your ADHD Brain Discover my favorite ADHD resources Access the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System Stay focused with brain.fm and get a 30-day free trial* This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure info here. Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page, where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend! Chapter Outline 00:00 Magnetic Tiles Breakthrough 01:27 Visual Episode Disclaimer 02:18 What Is Bravestorming 03:26 Why It Feels Different 05:14 Affiliate Note and Plan 06:35 Thinker Board Overview 07:26 Move Note and Move Book 08:57 Trifold and Custom Templates 10:13 How I Use It Weekly 14:19 Tiles Make Time Real 20:27 Flexibility and Overflow Time 23:44 Avoiding Planner Hype 26:47 Who This System Fits 32:51 Links Code and Wrap Up 34:15 Final Thanks and Next Steps  

In this episode of the Matthews Mentality Podcast, Kyle Matthews sits down with Brian Finnegan, President and CEO of Brixmor Property Group (NYSE: BRX), one of the largest open-air shopping center owners and operators in the United States.Brian's story is a masterclass in leadership, patience, and long-term career growth. Starting as a leasing representative in 2004, he spent more than two decades working through nearly every operational role in the company before ultimately becoming CEO of a publicly traded real estate investment trust with 344 shopping centers, 62+ million square feet of retail space, and more than 900 million annual consumer visits.Time Stamps:00:00 Intro00:55 Welcome to the Show02:25 Understanding Brixmor Property Group05:10 Retail's Resurgence08:04 Supply and Demand Dynamics11:19 Same Store Growth12:51 How We Met15:13 Networking as a Young Professional16:49 Brixmor's Evolution and History20:41 Lessons from Being Young22:30 Philadelphia Roots24:29 Getting Into Real Estate26:49 Brokerage Lessons28:33 Cold Calling Stories30:56 Dealing with Rejection34:32 Time Blocking and Prospecting35:10 Maximizing Your Current Role38:01 Moving Across America39:37 Embracing New Cities40:54 National Portfolio Experience41:36 Market Expertise Matters43:14 Career Growth and Relocation45:20 Becoming CEO49:07 First Quarter Success51:59 CEO Responsibilities53:13 Redevelopment Strategy56:08 Work Life Balance01:00:13 Technology and AI01:05:07 Innovation and Young Talent01:07:50 Advice for Young Professionals01:10:01 Rapid Fire RoundIf you're interested in commercial real estate, investing, leadership, entrepreneurship, career growth, public companies, REITs, retail real estate, or business strategy, this episode is packed with practical insights and real-world experience.Follow Brian Finnegan:LinkedIn: Brian FinneganLearn More About Brixmor Property Group:Website: https://www.brixmor.com NYSE: BRXFollow Kyle Matthews:Instagram: @KyleMatthewsCEO TikTok: @KyleMatthewsCEO X: @KyleMatthewsCEO LinkedIn: Kyle MatthewsSubscribe for more interviews with CEOs, founders, investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders.#KyleMatthewsCEO #BrianFinnegan #Brixmor #BRX #CommercialRealEstate #RetailRealEstate #REIT #Investing #Leadership #BusinessPodcast #Entrepreneurship #RealEstateInvesting #CEO #Retail #ShoppingCenters #MatthewsMentality #BusinessGrowth #NYSE #CareerGrowth #CommercialProperty

Warum sind wir eigentlich ständig beschäftigt, aber trotzdem nie wirklich fertig? Zwischen To-Do-Listen, E-Mail-Inbox, Slack, Kalendern, Social Media und den berühmten Man-müsste-mal-Aufgaben entsteht schnell das Gefühl, dass Produktivität vor allem aus Reagieren besteht. Genau hier setzen wir an und sprechen darüber, warum Zeitmanagement oft gar kein Zeitmanagement ist, sondern Selbstverwaltung, Priorisierung und ein ziemlich ehrlicher Blick auf den eigenen Alltag.In dieser Episode ist Dirk Deimeke zu Gast, Systems Engineer bei der Swisscom, Open-Source-Enthusiast, Podcaster und Buchautor. Mit ihm diskutieren wir Methoden wie Getting Things Done, Inbox Zero, Time-Blocking, Eat the Frog und die Zwei-Minuten-Regel. Wir sprechen über Doomscrolling, Digital Wellbeing, Benachrichtigungen, persönliche To-Do-Systeme, Notizen-Chaos, Kalenderpflege und die Frage, warum Tools selten das eigentliche Problem lösen. Außerdem geht es um Gewohnheiten, Reviews, Overcommitment, Stressbewältigung, Work-Life-Balance für Wissensarbeit und darum, wie du einen Methoden-Mix findest, der wirklich zu deinem Workflow passt.Wenn du dich schon mal gefragt hast, wie du fokussierter arbeitest, weniger vergisst, bewusster priorisierst und trotz Job, Side Projects, Open Source, Podcast, Familie oder Tech Community nicht komplett im Task-Berg versinkst, dann ist diese Folge für dich. Oder anders gesagt: Vielleicht brauchst du kein neues Tool, sondern nur den Mut, mal einen Task zu löschen.Unsere aktuellen Werbepartner findest du auf https://engineeringkiosk.dev/partnersDas schnelle Feedback zur Episode:

In this episode, Alex Quin and Michelle Chia return to the podcast after a brief hiatus to share personal and professional updates, discuss the realities of entrepreneurship, and break down the healthy habits that help them sustain long workdays without burning out. From sleep, exercise, nutrition, and stress management to setting boundaries, journaling, and personal growth, they offer practical insights for entrepreneurs looking to build successful businesses while protecting their health and well-being.Episode Outline:[00:00] Welcome Back and Life Updates[02:15] Agency Growth, New Clients, and New Books[04:20] Why We Chose Healthy Habits for Entrepreneurs[08:05] Sleep, Recovery, and Long-Term Performance[10:12] Taking Breaks, Walking, and Staying Active[12:25] Time Blocking and Productivity Systems[14:15] Setting Boundaries With Clients[16:05] Learning to Say No[17:35] WHOOP, Oura Ring, and Health Tracking[19:05] Michelle's Cortisol and Stress Story[21:40] Nutrition, Hydration, and Managing Stress[23:10] The Tarzan "Swinging Vines" Concept[25:05] Becoming Your 2.0 Self[26:40] Journaling, Books, and Personal Growth[27:50] Habits We're Trying to Change[28:40] Final Thoughts and Closing RemarksWisdom Nuggets:Sleep Is a Competitive Advantage: Entrepreneurs often treat sleep like a luxury instead of a necessity. Alex and Michelle remind us that better decisions, sharper focus, and sustainable growth all start with proper recovery. The goal isn't to work more hours—it's to make your hours more effective.Protect Your Energy: Being available 24/7 may feel like great customer service, but constant accessibility creates burnout. Setting healthy boundaries with clients, coworkers, and even family members allows you to show up at your best when it matters most.Track Your Health Like Your Business: Most entrepreneurs obsess over revenue, sales, and analytics while ignoring their own health metrics. Monitoring stress levels, sleep quality, blood work, and recovery can help identify issues early and improve long-term performance.Let Go to Level Up: Growth often requires releasing habits, relationships, or routines that no longer serve your future. Like Tarzan swinging from one vine to the next, you have to let go of the old before you can fully grab onto new opportunities.Become Your Next Version: Success isn't about staying the same person and hoping for different results. The habits, mindset, and behaviors that got you here may not be enough to get you where you want to go next. Continuous self-improvement is a requirement, not an option.Power Quotes"Your heart rhythm is a very important thing that people don't even pay attention to." - Alex Quin"It's okay to say no and it's okay to put yourself first." - Michelle ChiaConnect with Michelle:Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/michellechia)Linkedin: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-chia1/)Connect With the Podcast Host Alex Quin:Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/alexquin)Twitter: (https://twitter.com/mralexquin)LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mralexquin)Website: (https://alexquin.com)TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@mralexquin)Books Mentioned:Atomic Habits — James ClearThe Road Less Stupid — Keith J. CunninghamThe Surrender Experiment — Michael A. SingerNever Split the Difference — Chris VossHow to Market Your Restaurant Online — Alex QuinThe Digital Marketing Dictionary — Alex QuinPolo's Day at the Park — Alex Quin & Michelle's children's bookOur CommunityInstagram: (https://www.instagram.com/hustleinspireshustle)Twitter: (https://twitter.com/HustleInspires)LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/company/hustle-inspires-hustle)Website: (https://hustleinspireshustle.com)*This page may contain affiliate links or sponsored content. When you click on these links or engage with the sponsored content and make a purchase or take some other action, we may receive a commission or compensation at no additional cost to you. We only promote products or services that we genuinely believe will add value to our readers & listeners.*See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the Growth Now Movement, I reconnect with entrepreneur and visionary builder Chuck Balsamo for the first time in five years, and this conversation dives deep into productivity, focus, entrepreneurship, family, legacy, and the systems required to build something truly meaningful. Chuck shares what life has looked like during the last several years of building new ventures, staying intensely focused on growth, and learning how to protect both his energy and his time while still showing up for the people who matter most. We talk extensively about the importance of building "fortresses" of productivity by intentionally designing environments that reduce distraction, minimize decision fatigue, and create opportunities for deep work. Chuck explains how time blocking, routines, boundaries, and intentional calendar management have become essential tools for both business success and personal peace. Drawing from concepts popularized by Daniel H. Pink around willpower, discipline, and habits, Chuck breaks down why most people fail to protect their focus and how entrepreneurs can create systems that allow them to perform at a higher level consistently without burning out. One of the most powerful parts of this conversation is Chuck's perspective on legacy. As his businesses have grown, he's become increasingly aware that every "yes" comes at the expense of something else, often time with family. We discuss the emotional realities of entrepreneurship, the tradeoffs that come with ambition, and why saying "no" is one of the most important skills anyone can develop. Chuck also introduces his newest venture, uSpace, a premium backyard remote workspace designed to create an undistracted environment for focused work, creativity, and productivity. He shares the origin story behind the company, the inspiration for the design, pricing and financing options, tax and ROI considerations, and his long-term vision for scaling the business into a potentially billion-dollar brand. We also talk about: The "sprinter mindset" for work productivity Why environment shapes performance How distraction is quietly destroying creativity Why one great idea can completely change your life The importance of protecting mental space Entrepreneurship and ego Health scares that shifted Chuck's perspective on life and empathy This episode is packed with practical insights for entrepreneurs, creators, executives, remote workers, parents, and anyone trying to create more focus, balance, and intentionality in their life. In This Episode, You Will Learn: How Chuck Balsamo structures his days for maximum productivity Why creating a distraction-free environment matters The power of time blocking and hard boundaries How to reduce decision fatigue and improve focus Why saying "no" is critical for long-term success The emotional tradeoffs entrepreneurs face How environment impacts performance and creativity The origin story behind uSpace Why focused work in short bursts is more effective How health scares changed Chuck's perspective on life and legacy Timestamps 00:00 Chuck Returns 01:19 Five Years of Building Behind the Scenes 04:39 Calendars, Time Blocking, and Focus 15:50 The Science of Timing, Habits, and Willpower 21:24 Building "Fortress" Environments for Productivity 25:34 How One Great Idea Can Change Everything 30:18 Ego, Purpose, and Entrepreneurship 32:21 The Sprinter Mindset for Work 41:42 Family, Community, and Balance 48:35 Success Habits and Protecting Space 53:58 Growth Through Health Scares 56:33 Gratitude and Final Thoughts

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There's a conflict in time management and productivity that few people ever talk about. That's the conflict between being productive and being responsive.  It's almost like the Ying and Yang of life. A sort of Newtonian “everything has an equal and opposite reaction.” While we may want to shut ourselves away and give our full focus to an important piece of work, there's always someone, somewhere, who wants to interrupt us and keep us from being productive.  It's this that we will be looking at this week. Links: Email Me | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Linkedin   Learn more and register for the Ultimate Productivity Workshop here. Get Your Copy Of Your Time, Your Way: Time Well Managed, Life Well Lived 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 | 417 Hello, and welcome to episode 417 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.  I'm sure we've all been there. We have an important piece of work to complete, and we need a good two or three hours of uninterrupted focus to do it.  We block our calendars and pre-plan our day to minimise the risk of anything happening that will interrupt our plan.  And then the day starts, you turn up for work, and all hell has broken loose. Bosses and colleagues are in a panic, and you're told you must attend an urgent meeting in twenty minutes. No ifs or buts, you must attend.  Argh! It's enough to have you asking what the point is in making plans when this always happens.  Well, not so fast. It's just Newton's third law of Motion acting in a way Sir Isaac Newton never expected.  The pressure of needing two or three hours of quiet, focused work is matched by the force of people needing your attention right now. Finding the antidote to this phenomenon is what this week's question is all about.  So, without further ado, let me hand you over to the Mystery Podcast Voice for this week's question.  This week's question comes from Tim. Tim asks, “ Hi Carl, I've tried to do time blocking for years and have never found a way to stick with it. My colleagues always seem to have urgent questions or need me to do something right now. Do you have any ideas to avoid this from happening?  Hi Tim, thank you for your question.  You may have heard of the concept of manager vs maker (or sometimes producer). A manager's role is to ensure the work is getting done, allocate resources, and hold meetings.  A maker's role is to produce the work.  The conflict is between the manager's need to know what's happening and the maker's need for uninterrupted time to produce the work the manager is chasing.  In my experience working with teams, the best teams are those where managers trust their teams to get the work done. Where the flow of information is smooth and works both ways, and the need for “update” meetings is minimal.  The most ineffective teams are those where managers constantly want to know what's happening, are unclear about what they want and by when, and don't protect their team from interruptions.  You can tell these managers by the number of “status” meetings they have each week. Every day is full of them. I remember seeing an interview with Toto Wolff, the CEO and team principal of the Mercedes-Benz Formula 1 racing team. In one response to a question, he said: “My role is to hire the best people, tell them what I want, and then get out of the way and let them do their work.”  Toto Wolff is not an engineer or aerodynamicist, but he is an excellent leader and manager.  Many of the software engineers I've spoken with tell me they need about 4 to 6 hours a day to focus on writing code. And even with the help of AI, there's still a lot of focused work required.  AI doesn't magically produce code. It needs prompting, the right context given and a clear outcome. And the results need to be carefully checked and tested. A lot of focused work. The answer to many of these issues for the people who produce the work is to use time blocking.  Now, time blocking often gets abused. I've seen countless articles and videos suggesting that you block every hour (and sometimes minute) with something.  This is wrong. That's not time blocking. That's setting yourself up for failure, bordering on self-abuse.  Time blocking that works is when you protect two or three hours a day for deeper, focused work. You then leave the rest of the day open for meetings, interruptions and lighter work such as responding to messages and emails.  It's balancing the need for being productive with the need to be responsive.  Yet it's also about putting in place barriers that help you get your work done, and communicating to your colleagues and bosses that you cannot be disturbed right now.  I've found it's that communication step people struggle with. There seems to be a fear that people will think less of you because you are not available to their every whim when they need you.  Complete fallacy. The people in your organisation who get the most respect are the ones who are strict about when they are available and when they are not. They have clear barriers, and no one crosses those barriers.  The people who get the least respect and are often the ones left behind on the promotion ladder have no barriers. They are always willing to stop and chat about this, that, and the other.  These are the people who end up taking their work home and are always the last to submit on a project.  As Jim Rohn said, "When you work, work. When you play, play. Don't mix the two.” The problem here is that when you don't set boundaries and are always available, your bosses feel they have to supervise you more. You get caught in a vicious circle.  And because you are always submitting your work at the last minute, you're being interrupted by colleagues and bosses asking how you're getting on.  When it comes to protecting time on your calendar for focused work, timing is everything.  According to several studies, around 80% of people are at their most focused and creative in the morning. This means, if you want to produce your best work, do it when you are at your most focused and creative.  If that is the morning, protect time in the morning and leave your afternoons open for discussions, meetings and other responsive tasks.  To give you one example, I have a client who is a software engineer.  She's the manager of a team of engineers, and each morning at 8:30 am, they have a 15-minute ‘stand-up meeting' to inform everyone of their plan for the day. (They all follow the Daily Planning Sequence).  This informs the team when each of them will be doing their focused work time (usually a three-hour block), what meetings they have, and when they will be available to discuss projects.  My client blocks her calendar from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm for doing her focused work, but does allow 9:00 am to 9:30 am to discuss any issues with individual team members or her bosses.  Then 9:30 hits, and she shuts down Slack and email, opens up her coding software, and for the next three hours, it's complete and total focus time.  Since she and her team adopted this practice, they've never missed a deadline, and no one ever has to take work home. And more importantly, their productivity, as individuals and as a team, has shot through the roof. This has the added benefit of their bosses now knowing not to disturb them during focus time. There's plenty of time to update projects or gather information before and after a focus block.  It works. It's balancing the need to be productive with the need to be responsive. And during an eight-hour workday, her team is only unavailable for three hours, not all at once. So there is always someone available to field questions from higher-ups and clients, if necessary. Now, there is another block I would highly recommend, and this one will help to reduce and even eliminate backlogs. This is the communications and admin hour.  Let's be honest, Slack and Teams didn't do what they promised. Make communicating between teams and colleagues easier and faster. All these tools have done is take away the immediacy of email, move it to another tool, and made it noisier than email ever was.  We still get far too many communications, and far too many low-value and time-wasting messages.  The problem today is the one we've faced since the dawn of email: the feeling that we must respond immediately. Now, I'll take you back to the two opposing forces at play in your workday: the need to be productive and the need to be responsive.  If you were 100% productive, you wouldn't be communicating with anyone and would be focused solely on your work. If you were 100% responsive, you'd never get any work done, as you'd be responding to interruptions and answering questions and messages all day.  So, there's a need to find some balance.  In my real-life tests, I've found that if you set aside an hour later in the day to respond to your messages, backlogs rarely occur, and if they do, they remain under control.  This only works, though, if you are consistent with this method.  You'll never be on top of your messages if you sporadically deal with them throughout the week.  But if you consistently spend an hour or so responding to these messages and catching up on relevant threads, you'll never feel overwhelmed, and if things do build up, adding an extra 30 minutes is often all you need to get things under control.  Now, let's deal with the elephant in the room. You're open calendar.  Time blocking will never work if you do not get control of your calendar and get in first. In other words, your focus block and your communications and admin time should be pre-blocked on your calendar.  I've seen people wait until Monday morning to find time to get their productive work done, only to discover their calendar is full of meetings.  No, no, no. It doesn't work like that.  You have to go into your calendar and begin protecting time today. Perhaps your calendar is now full for the next two weeks. If so, go out three weeks in the future and set up some recurring blocks of time for doing your productive work now.  You can change these later if the time you've protected is needed for something important, but if you don't do it now, you will never do it, and the pattern you're stuck in today will be the same pattern you're stuck in in three weeks. I would also recommend setting these up as recurring blocks. That makes your life easier, and you soon come to respect these time blocks.  This also makes planning the week simpler. Knowing that you've got a couple of hours each day protected for your productive work, you can assign dates to your work more confidently. I know when I begin the week, that I will have time on Thursday to write this script. I have time protected for doing so.  So there you go, Tim. I hope that has helped.  Look at the work you do, calculate where your balance between being productive and responsive lies, and then reflect that in your calendar.  I mentioned two hours a day for focused work, but if you are in a role that requires you to be particularly responsive, you may only allow one hour a day. But that is far better than nothing.  Good luck, and thank you for your question.  Thank you to you, too, for listening. It just remains for me to wish you all a very, very productive week.   

Let's clear something up… You're not overwhelmed. You're overextended. In this episode of Operation Be, I'm breaking down the difference, and why it matters more than you think. Because what feels like anxiety…chaos…even excitement sometimes? Is often just you trying to do more than your time and capacity can actually hold. We're getting into how to spot overextension before it turns into burnout, why slowing down is the fastest way to get back in control, and the real reason your schedule feels impossible (hint: you're not accounting for life in between). Trust me…getting back on track doesn't happen overnight. It happens when you recalibrate with intention.

Are you a working mom trying to juggle everything—kids, marriage, work, and yourself—but feeling like there's never enough time in the day?Today I'm chatting with my friend Michelle Byrd, host of the top-ranked podcast The Busy Vibrant Mom (with over 400 episodes!). Michelle is a believer, wife, mom, coffee enthusiast, and health coach who provides working moms with the tools they need to have more time in their day and week to pour into their kids, their marriage, and themselves.Michelle adores productivity hacks, time blocking, organizational systems, and purposeful parenting. She believes that when we let the gifts God has given us shine, we will truly find joy and happiness in our every day and live a life that will fuel our souls and bless others.In this episode, we dive into:✨ The journey to 450+ podcast episodes, and how consistency becomes easier when you love what you do✨ Michelle's favorite productivity tools and time management hacks (including her top pick!)✨ Time blocking your day - How to chunk your day into 4-5 blocks so you can focus and free up mental space✨ Energy pairing - Matching your energy levels with the right tasks (detail-oriented work in the morning, lighter tasks in the afternoon)✨ Batching aka Michelle's favorite productivity tool for saving time and mental energy✨ How to be present with your babies while still growing your business✨ Tips for new moms in the grind—finding joy and building in margin✨ Spring cleaning and decluttering tips every mom needs to know✨ Why there's no "magic planner" that works for everyone (and how to find what works for YOU)About Michelle Byrd:Michelle is the host of The Busy Vibrant Mom Podcast where she's published over 400 episodes providing working moms with practical tools and encouragement. She does personal and group coaching, helping moms find more time, joy, and purpose in their everyday lives.00:00 — Intro & Meet Michelle Bird01:55 — Michelle's Journey to 450+ Podcast Episodes02:18 — The Secret to Podcasting Consistency04:55 — The Power of Habit Pairing05:40 — When the Behind-the-Scenes Work Drains You06:20 — The Changing Podcasting Landscape07:34 — Staying in Your Lane & Avoiding Comparison08:36 — Michelle's Favorite Episodes & Highlights09:42 — Why a "Tool Belt" Beats One-Size-Fits-All Planners12:45 — Advanced Productivity Tips (301-Level)13:06 — Time Blocking & Energy Pairing Explained16:55 — Balancing Business & Motherhood19:41 — Finding Joy in Your Daily Rhythm23:13 — Spring Cleaning & Decluttering Tips28:22 — Connect with Michelle & Where to Find HerConnect with Michelle:Website: https://www.byrdmichelle.comPodcast: https://www.byrdmichelle.com/podcastAbout Grace Space Christian Coaching:I'm Alexandra Kaval, a certified professional coach and founder of Grace Space Christian Coaching, where I serve ambitious women in leadership who are struggling with limiting beliefs and overwhelm. I support them in creating a more intentional Christ-centered life.Visit https://www.gracespacechristiancoaching.com/coaching to learn more.Related Episodes:✨ Busy Vibrant Mom Episode:✨ Core Rhythms to Be More Present at Work and Home

What if the reason your business feels stuck isn't effort, but misdiagnosis? In this episode, John Jantsch talks with Kevin D. St. Clergy about blind blaming—the habit of fixing the wrong problems while real growth opportunities go unnoticed. They explore how cognitive bias in business decision making affects marketing results, leadership mindset, and team performance, and share practical ways to identify root causes instead of symptoms. Learn how shifting from transactional services to a trusted advisor approach can unlock better decisions and stronger business growth. 00:00 Blind Blaming Explained Through Baseball 03:03 Blind Blaming in Business Decisions 06:09 Time Blocking for Entrepreneurs 09:03 Cognitive Bias and Blind Blaming 12:29 From Vendor to Trusted Advisor 17:36 Transformational Growth Shift Rate, Review, & Follow If you liked this episode, please rate and review the show. Let us know what you loved most about the episode. Struggling with strategy? Unlock your free AI-powered prompts now and start building a winning strategy today!

There was a time when I felt chained to my inbox, constantly reacting, jumping between tasks, and always playing catch-up. That changed when I started time blocking. In this rebroadcast episode, I'm sharing three simple, actionable tips you can start using right away to improve your focus, reduce overwhelm, and manage your time more intentionally. Before you dive in, I encourage you to take a step back and look at where your time has actually been going. A quick time audit can help you make small, meaningful shifts without overhauling your entire schedule. Inside this episode: How I structure focus, buffer, and free days How to map out your ideal week A simple daily habit to help you stay on track Time blocking doesn't have to be all or nothing. Start small, stay consistent, and build from there.   Learn more about Designers Room: https://rebeccahay.com/waitlist    Original Resources: Lisa Canning Conquer Your Calendar Course The Gap and the Gain 10x is easier than 2x Full Focus Planner Read our Blog: How to achieve more by doing less

Real estate coach and Real Estate Uncensored co-host Greg McDaniel joins the show to break down what it really takes to build a predictable, scalable real estate business. With over 20 years of experience and a no-nonsense approach, Greg shares how mastering consistency, embracing rejection, and focusing on real human connection can transform an agent's results.In this pre-recorded episode, Greg dives into the mindset and systems that helped him go from broke during the 2008 crash to building a thriving business rooted in daily prospecting, database cultivation, and creative marketing. From door knocking and cold calling to leveraging video and social media, he explains how combining old-school fundamentals with modern strategies creates unstoppable momentum. If you're ready to stop chasing shortcuts and start building a sustainable pipeline, this conversation delivers the blueprint.Here's what you will discover in this episode…• Why consistency and persistence are the foundation of predictable growth• How Greg turned failure and financial hardship into long-term success• The role of prospecting in building a scalable real estate business• How to combine traditional prospecting with modern marketing strategies• Why most agents misunderstand lead generation and scalability• Creative ways to stand out and stay top-of-mind in your market• How to handle rejection and turn it into a competitive advantageJUMP TO THESE TOPICS00:00 –

If you've ever felt torn between wanting to live a meaningful, purpose-filled life and the very real demands of work, family, and responsibility, today's episode is for you. So many women I talk to aren't lacking motivation or vision—they're just stretched thin, trying to figure out how to pursue the things God has placed on their hearts without burning out or feeling like they're constantly behind. Today, I'm joined by a truly inspiring guest, Susan Marie Almquist, and I'm so excited to share this conversation with you. Susan Marie is a former attorney turned entrepreneur, a mom, and the author of the beautiful book Make Life Matter More. After years in law and leadership, she now serves as the Chief Growth Officer at MyCORE, a company built around people-first values—and she brings that same heart into her writing and everyday life. In this episode, we talk honestly about what it looks like to pursue meaningful dreams—like writing a book—in the cracks of real life. We dive into time blocking, intentional living, and how to make space for what matters most without adding more pressure to your plate. Susan Marie shares her journey through motherhood, leadership, seasons of transition, and how small, faithful choices can lead to a life that feels aligned, grounded, and full. This is a thoughtful, encouraging conversation about slowing down, paying attention, and choosing purpose over autopilot—especially in busy seasons.  So grab your coffee or tea, settle in, and let's dive in. Quick Announcement  We have some fun things coming up.   -Bundle: 3/30-4/17 The Mom's Spring Break Bundle (26 resources for $27)  https://strideproductivity.thrivecart.com/moms-spring-break-bundle/?affiliate=renew_conference (emailed info about this last week 4/3/26) - Summit: Free Summit 4/20-4/24- Calm Connected Parenting Summit My Link To Share: https://link.calmconnectionparent.com/ccp-2026/byrd - Currently we are more than halfway through our spring round of group coaching.  Our next round of group coaching in the fall.  The link for the waitlist will be on the website (www.byrdmichelle.com).  If you need some help between now and the fall grab the Productivity Planner, or you can always reach out to me at contact@byrdmichelle.com if you have any questions or just want to say hi.  To Contact: Susan Marie Almquist Our advisory firm's podcast is: The MyCORE Podcast Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanmariealmquist/ https://www.instagram.com/susanmariealmquist/ Website: mycore.ai Freebie: If you message me, I'll send you a complimentary copy of my book, Make Life Matter More: former attorney turned entrepreneur shares 101 examples of amplifying what you "do" in business, sales, and life.   I pray this podcast episode blesses you! Michelle   Grab a coaching call with me at:  www.byrdmichelle.com Email: contact@byrdmichelle.com website: www.byrdmichelle.com Free Productivity Planner - my gift to you! www.byrdmichelle.com  Come join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom https://www.facebook.com/groups/2315591962144641/

Send us Fan MailSlow Fundraising: How to Do Less and Raise More with Chad BargerFundraising feels busy. Packed calendars, constant campaigns, endless asks. But results are not keeping pace. Many teams are working harder than ever and still missing growth targets.Jena Lynch sits down with Chad Barger, founder of Productive Fundraising, to unpack his approach to slow fundraising. His work with nonprofits focuses on cutting through noise, using data to guide decisions, and building systems that actually deliver results.Slow fundraising is not about doing less for its own sake. It is about doing the right work, consistently. This conversation breaks down how to focus your time, strengthen donor relationships, and build a fundraising approach that supports long-term growth without burnout.What You'll LearnWhy many nonprofit teams are stuck doing too much and how slow fundraising helps identify the few activities that actually drive resultsHow to use simple data tracking to understand what is working, what is not, and where time is being lostWhat it takes to build a sustainable fundraising rhythm that avoids burnout and supports long-term growthWhy donor retention and stewardship matter more than constant acquisition, and how small improvements can increase revenueA practical approach to donor engagement that strengthens relationships without adding more to your workloadMore About Our Guest:Chad Barger is the founder of Productive Fundraising, where he helps nonprofits simplify their fundraising strategies and focus on what drives real results. He is a trainer, speaker, and coach known for his practical, data-informed approach to building sustainable fundraising programs, including his work around slow fundraising.Head over to Productive Fundraising's well-stocked library of fundraising resources here.Chapters00:00 – The Fundraising Hamster Wheel01:26 – What is Slow Fundraising?03:00 – The 3 Principles That Change Everything05:32 – Do Fewer Things (80/20 Rule for Fundraising)07:38 – Fix Your Data First09:06 – The Relief of Doing Less With a Plan10:34 – Stop Burnout: Find a Sustainable Rhythm11:54 – Time Blocking and Deep Work for Fundraisers14:47 – Donor Retention and Stewardship18:20 – Simple, High-Impact Donor Engagement IdeasWhat makes Donorbox the Best Nonprofit Fundraising Platform to Achieve Your Strategic Goals?Easy to customize, available in multiple languages and currencies, and supported by leading payment processors (Stripe and PayPal), Donorbox's nonprofit fundraising solution is used by 80,000+ global organizations and individuals. From animal rescue to schools, places of worship, and research groups, nonprofits use Donorbox to raise more funds, manage donors efficiently, and make a bigger impact.Discover how Donorbox can help you help others!The Nonprofit Podcast, along with a wealth of nonprofit leadership tutorials, expert advice, tips, and tactics, is available on the Donorbox YouTube channel. Subscribe today and never miss an episode.Support the show

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Real estate entrepreneur, broker-owner at Landmark Elite Homes, and founder of the Get Cash Academy, Kash-Wayne Campbell breaks down his journey from event promotion to building a real estate organization with over 60 agents. Kash-Wayne explains why top producers succeed through "blind motivation" and how agents can stop struggling with leads by mastering the art of follow-up and relationship-based conversion.This pre-recorded episode reveals how to transition from a disorganized solo agent to a system-driven business owner. Kash-Wayne shares practical strategies for warming up your sphere of influence, implementing essential CRM and time-blocking habits, and explaining why agents must never hire for a task they haven't done themselves. He also dives into the future of the industry, detailing how to leverage AI tools like Gemini and ChatGPT, and why building digital communities on platforms like Substack is the next major trend.Here's what you will discover in this episode…•The power of "blind motivation" and why taking action without excuses separates top producers from the rest•How to build your business from the inside out by starting with your warm sphere of influence before tackling cold leads•Why the real money is in the follow-up and how to use milestone tracking to convert long-term prospects•The number one mistake agents make when scaling: trying to hire for a task they have never done themselves•How to practically use AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Opus Clip to generate content and leads•Why building dedicated communities on platforms like Substack or Skool is a critical strategy for future-proofing your business•How to find hidden opportunities in the distressed market and pre-foreclosures when others are fearfulJUMP TO THESE TOPICS00:00 –

366. Want The Secret to Freedom? Try My System That Changes Everything! | Overwhelm, Organized, Routines, Schedules, Time Management, Time Blocking, Home Systems, Self Care, Planning, Task Management, High Achieving, Moms, Habits, Goals, Successful, HomemakingWant more freedom in your mom life?In this episode, Kim shares the Freedom Formula that transforms chaos into rhythm and burnout into peace.You'll learn:• Why structure is the secret to flexibility• The 6 Time Blocks of the Thrive Method• How Weekly Foundations keep you out of survival mode• What Daily Anchors are (and how to use them)• How Rhythmic Flow creates margin for fun and goals• How to invite God into the order of your everyday lifeFreedom isn't found in an empty calendar.It's found in a repeatable rhythm.Ready to build yours?Grab the Core 4 Planning System or the HFM Productivity Planner and start thriving today!Pop those ear buds in, grab a snack and let's get started in learning about My Secret Formula that leads to more freedom, flexibility and fun!Thrive, Mama, Thrive! XO, KimResources:✨ FREE Weekly Planning ChecklistStart planning with clarity and intention—without overwhelm.

Do you ever feel frustrated with yourself because you know what to do in your real estate business but struggle to stay consistent?In this episode of the Real Estate Bestie Podcast, Rosemary shares why time blocking is the number one skill agents need to build consistency and follow through on lead generation.She walks through her personal schedule and explains how she time blocks for what she calls the Five F's: Faith, Family, Fitness, Finances, and Fun.If you've been waiting for motivation to show up, this episode will help you create the structure that keeps you moving forward.Bestie Blueprint Live! is happening March 12th in Plano, TX. I'm teaching the exact framework I use to earn $250K+ in real estate per year without buying leads. Grab your ticket at rosemarylewis.com/blueprint! Join the Real Estate Bestie Facebook Community ➡️ https://rosemarylewis.com/facebook

If you've ever built a beautiful time-blocked schedule on Sunday night only to watch it completely unravel by midweek, this episode will shift how you think about productivity forever. Time blocking isn't failing you, it's unsupported. Today, I'm breaking down why it collapses for work-from-home moms and how to fix it fast by installing the missing structure underneath your schedule. xoxo, Chelsi Jo . . . . . Dive deeper into everything we shared today by grabbing your free seat inside the Workflow Workshop and start building the operating system your life and business have been missing. Workflow Workshop https://chelsijo.co/workflowworkshop Systemize to Scale https://chelsijo.co/systemizetoscale

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