It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance

They say hindsight is 2020, but honestly I'll be ready when 2021 is in the rearview. 2021 was a HARD one for me. Fortunately, I recognize my biggest mistake. I didn't set clear, actionable goals. Shocking, I know. Find out why I didn't set goals, what happened, and what I'm doing differently to prepare for 2022. Yes, I'm spilling the beans on what it was like to have a year without goals, and why I'll NEVER ever skip goal setting for the new year ever again. 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 105 Episodes mentioned: 🎧 Past. Present. Future: How To Plan Your Best Year Ever 🎧 Why I Don't Make New Year's Resolutions – And What I Do Instead 🎧 Out Of Office: How To Prepare For Extended Time Off So You Can Actually Disconnect And Step Away Stress Free ------ Are you ready for your best year ever? Come and grab your seat for our goal-setting workshop Ready. Set. Goals! ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It's About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn't it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna's free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!

Gratitude is proven to make you happier, healthier and invite more joy into your life. But something about the phrase "gratitude practice" can feel intimidating - like it has to be this whole, formal routine. Our lives are already so full, that finding time for a consistent gratitude practice seems like one more thing to squeeze in. Fortunately, gratitude isn't one-size-fits-all and I'm sharing 3 easy ways that you can say a quick thanks and get all the feel good benefits of expressing gratitude. 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 104 Resources mentioned: 🎧 3 Ways To Add More Structure To Your Day 🎧 Simple Magic: How To Be More Intentional With Your Time, Your Friendships And How You Show Up Online Featuring Rhiannon Bosse 💙 Check out Christa Hudgins' Move Forward Line a Day Journal - use promo code ANNA20 for 20% off! 📚 Brené Brown on Joy and Gratitude ------ Are you ready for your best year ever? Come and grab your seat for our goal-setting workshop Ready. Set. Goals! ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It's About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn't it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna's free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!

With two successful businesses, two small children and an ever-growing list of responsibilities, it's no wonder Rhiannon Bosse calls herself a Time Magician. But for Rhi, time management isn't about crossing more stuff off a list. Instead, she's focused on making memories and finding beauty in life's simple pleasures. Rhi shares how she navigates her day-to-day, her perspective on authenticity in social media, and how we can cultivate stronger relationships in any season of life. 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 103 Stay in touch with Rhi! Her website - rhiannonbossecelebrations.com Instagram - @rhiannonbosse and @rbsoapco ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It's About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn't it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna's free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!

Jess Aiken is living the dream. Well, she's living HER dream. She's running a successful wedding planning business with a team of 12 - even through the rollercoaster of Covid-19 cancellations. She's married to her high school sweetheart with a sweet baby on the way. What's her secret? Systems and Processes. Find out how setting up systems and capturing processes changed everything for Jess, and walk away with ideas for setting up your own systems so you can spend more time on what matters most. 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 102 Stay in touch with Jess! Learn about the Planner's Perspective - theplannersperspective.com Shop the apparel line! - The Planner's Perspective Shop Facebook - The Planner's Perspective Group Instagram - @the_planners_perspective ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It's About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn't it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna's free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!

Being a good communicator helps us make the most of our time, build connections with others, and get our point across. But so often when we think about communication, we just think about the part where it's our turn to talk. While talking is pretty important for a good conversation, it's actually listening that makes all the difference. Communication expert Dr. Melissa Thompson joins me this week to share actionable tips for listening, speaking, and staying curious. 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 101 Stay in touch with Melissa and Success Labs: Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn Learn more about Success Labs - mysuccesslab.com Facebook - facebook.com/successlabs Instagram - instagram.com/success_labs LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/success-labs ------ Are you ready for your best year ever? Come and grab your seat for our goal-setting workshop Ready. Set. Goals! ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It's About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn't it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna's free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!

Wow! It's so hard to believe we've made it to Episode 100! Join me as I celebrate this milestone for It's About Time that wouldn't be possible without YOU! From my top 10 takeaways, big lessons learned and even mistakes made along the way - grab your earbuds and let's celebrate Episode 100 together! 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 100 Resources mentioned: TOO MANY TO LIST HERE! Go visit the show notes to get links to all of the past solo shows and amazing interviews I've had over the last 99 episodes! ------ Are you ready for your best year ever? Come and grab your seat for our goal-setting workshop Ready. Set. Goals! ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It's About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn't it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna's free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!

Waiting. We've all been there, and we'll probably be there again. Actor and podcast host Jessica Lorion is currently in a season of waiting, but what sets her apart is her approach to the day to day as she looks to the future. Whether you're in a period of postponement or supporting someone who is, Jessica's story and practical advice will leave you feeling inspired and energized to make the most of your time NOW, not later. 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 99 Stay in touch with Jessica! Her website - jessicalorion.com Instagram - @jessicalorion Facebook - Mamas In Training Listen to her podcast - Mamas In Training Join the Mamas In Training Premium Community ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It's About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn't it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna's free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!

Raise your hand if you've ever felt self-conscious or worried about what someone else might think of something you really want to do. Charleston wedding photographer and educator Natasha Coyle knows exactly how you feel. From starting a successful business with zero experience behind the camera to going viral on TikTok, Natasha knows a thing or two about pushing through nerves and getting back up after falling down. Listen in to find out how being different has made all the difference for Natasha, and how being yourself is always the best strategy for success. 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 98 Stay in touch with Natasha! Her website -Natasha Coyle Photography - Resources Instagram - @NatashaCoylePhotography TikTok - Natasha Coyle Photography Enroll In Natasha's Reels Bootcamp ------ Resources Mentioned: 🎧 The Power Of Budgeting, Paying Off Debt And Putting Profit First: Get Financially Fit With Kristen Ricupero ------ Are you ready for your best year ever? Come and grab your seat for our goal-setting workshop Ready. Set. Goals! ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It's About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn't it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna's free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!

Pardon my progress, but a LOT has been happening behind the scenes around here. This past week I started a brand new, full-time role with an amazing, mission-driven company. As you can imagine, a whole lot of thought and deliberation went into my decision to say YES to becoming Head of Community at Clockwise, and that's exactly what I'm revealing in this episode. Press play to find out the three most important factors in my decision and what this means for the future of It's About Time. 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 97 ------ Resources Mentioned: 🎧 It Takes A Village: How To Build A Powerful Personal Support System With Intention 🎧 Beyond Pros And Cons: Three Secrets To Making Better BIG Decisions 🎧Finding Your Footing Through A Priority Shift: How To Do The Next Right Thing ------ Are you ready for your best year ever? Come and grab your seat for our goal-setting workshop Ready. Set. Goals! ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It's About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn't it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna's free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!

Whenever a big change is on the horizon, it can feel a little like a New Year. You get this jolt of energy to look at your life, habits, routines and more to make sure you start things off on the right foot. I've got a BIG change coming in the next week, so press play on this super short episode to find out what I'm doing to get ready, get set... and GO with intention.

Hit the drive thru. Grab and Go. Eat on the Run. There's no doubt we're busy, and far too often our mealtimes turn into GO TIME. Emily Johnson, a Certified Nutritional Practitioner, has a pantry full of tips for being more intentional with what you're putting on your plate. From starting your day with a restorative morning routine to shifting your mindset around food, listen in on my conversation with Emily and walk away ready to cook up healthy habits and more mindful mealtimes. 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 95 Stay in touch with Emily! Her website - woogirlwellness.com Instagram - @woogirlwellness Listen to her podcast - Newly Nutrition Podcast on Instagram - Newly Nutrition the Podcast ------ Resources in this episode: 🧺Take back your time spent doing laundry with Hampr and save 50% on your membership with promo code ABOUTTIME50 Insight Timer: Emily's go-to app for guided meditation ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It's About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn't it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna's free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!

There's no such thing as a self-made man (or woman.) We need other people to thrive. But how can you be intentional about creating your own cheering squad, support system and personal board of directors? That's exactly what Ashley Joy and I dive into in this episode. From finding a mentor and working with a coach, to cultivating friendships and more - if you want to get to the next level in your life, these are the 5 people you need in your corner. 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 94 Stay in touch with Ashley Joy: Website - ashleyjoyspeaks.com Instagram - @ashleyjoyspeaks Twitter - @AshleyJoySpeaks She Laughs: A Devotional with Motivational Quotes and Life Lessons for the Overcoming Woman Dreams Of Joy: Encountering An Unfailing God and His Unfailing Love ------ Are you ready for your best year ever? Come and grab your seat for our goal-setting workshop Ready. Set. Goals! ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It's About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn't it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna's free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!

As this episode goes live, it's August 30, 2021. Hurricane Ida made landfall on the coast of Louisiana as a Category 4 Hurricane yesterday. As I recorded this episode, it was still night. Hundreds of thousands were in the dark, without power. We don't know what's waiting for us at sunrise. We don't know what's up ahead. When you're feeling unsure and unsteady, it helps to have a north star. Tune in for a refresher on staying true to yourself and your values so you can do the next right thing.

Full disclosure: I've got a love/hate relationship with productivity hacks. They're certainly no substitute for purpose-driven time management, but they can be fun, quick and easy. Tune in and walk away with 7 simple productivity hacks that you can start using today. Just wait til you hear how a single sticky note could change everything! 🔗 SHOW NOTES for Episode 93 Resources Mentioned 🎧Productivity's Secret Superhero: 5 Ways To Take A Better Break 📚 When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel H. Pink ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It's About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn't it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna's free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!

When you're faced with a BIG decision it can feel pretty overwhelming. What should I do? Is this right for me? Should I ask for advice? Who do I ask? There is DEFINITELY a better way than head-spinning and spiraling over what to do. Find out how to play the long game, the 5-7 words that change everything, and why you need your own "kitchen cabinet." Get ready to make life's BIG decisions with less stress and more confidence than ever before! 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 92 ------ Resources Mentioned: 🎧How To Set Yourself Up For Success With A Weekly Planning Session 🎧Finding Your Footing Through A Priority Shift: How To Do The Next Right Thing 🎧How To Build A Core Values Driven Life And Business With Sarah Joy Hays ------ Are you ready for your best year ever? Come and grab your seat for our goal-setting workshop Ready. Set. Goals! ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It's About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn't it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna's free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!

Work/life balance. Is it even real? One minute I'm reading an article with tips for better work/life balance, the next I'm hearing a speaker say that work/life balance isn't real. Well, which is it? Join me as I dive deep into the topic of work/life balance, how it shapes our time management, and affects our attitude. We'll go back to the beginning, break it down word by word, and decide what truly matters most when it comes to work/life balance. This one might surprise you. 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 91 ------ Resources mentioned: Find Your Top 5 or Top 34 Strengths! Take back your time spent doing laundry with Hampr and save 50% on your membership with the code ABOUTTIME50 ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It's About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn't it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna's free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!

I'll just say it. I hate the phrase "Brain Dump." And honestly, there's a better way to get stuff out of your head when you feel overwhelmed. Meet the Mind Sweep. When everything is swirling in your head, procrastination has set in or your productivity has tanked, the Mind Sweep is your new bff for getting everything out of your head without making an even bigger mess on paper. Press play to find out what exactly a Mind Sweep is, how to do one and let's dump the Brain Dump once and for all. 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 90 ------ Resources Mentioned: 🔗Grab your FREE Mind Sweep Lists to help you get specific during your next Mind Sweep. 📚Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen ------ Are you ready for your best year ever? Come and grab your seat for our goal-setting workshop Ready. Set. Goals! ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It's About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn't it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna's free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!

Managing money can be a pretty intimidating topic - especially when we have so many other responsibilities on our plates - but financial coach Kristen Ricupero knows how to make finances fun! From paying off debt to the power of budgeting to Profit First, if you've got money questions - Kristen's got answers. Tune in and find out how you can start growing at the speed of cash! This episode is a re-release of episode 49

This past year, the conferences on our calendar went virtual and we networked via Zoom squares. Now, as conferences are beginning to take place in person once again, your formerly stellar conference skills might be feeling a little rusty. That's why I've compiled my ultimate list of tips to help you make the most of your next conference. Find out exactly what to do before, during and after to prep, enjoy and take action as a Conference All-Star! 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 89 ------ Are you ready for your best year ever? Come and grab your seat for our goal-setting workshop Ready. Set. Goals! ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It's About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn't it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna's free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!

When thinigs go south. When all hell breaks loose. When your day goes up in flames and everything goes wrong, how do you bounce back? A Reset Ritual is your ticket to going from super stressed to calm, cool and collected. Find out what a Reset Ritual is and how to create your own so you can keep moving when everything goes haywire. You'll definitely want to have this mini-routine in your back pocket for life's unpredictable moments. http://www.abouttimepodcast.com/88

We're all guilty of procrastination, but what do we do about it? Your first step might be simpler than you think. In this episode, we'll start by recognizing what procrastination looks like. Sometimes it can really sneak up on us and feel productive, even though it's not. Then, I'll tackle five of the most common reasons why we procrastinate and how to push past each one. After you listen to this episode, you'll be SO ready to stop waiting and start getting things done! 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 87 Other episodes to check out: 🎧 Now, Not Later: 5 Things You Should Know About Procrastination 🎧 Why We Wait: 5 Questions To Ask Yourself When You Feel Like Procrastinating ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It's About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn't it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna's free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!

Why exactly do we procrastinate, and what can we do about it? In Part 2 of our three-episode series on procrastination, find out how self-control and motivation fit into the procrastination equation, plus three ways to knock something off your to-do list without even doing it. And then - walk away with five questions to ask yourself so you can get to the bottom of why you're putting things off so you can stop procrastinating and start doing! 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 86 Other episodes to check out in the 3-part PROCRASTINATION series: 🎧 Now, Not Later: 5 Things You Should Know About Procrastination 🎧Your Tiny First Step: 5 Ways To Stop Procrastinating And Start Getting Things Done ------ Resources mentioned: Love Every - Stage based play essentials for ages 0-4 ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It's About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn't it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna's free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!

Procrastination. It's one of the topics you're most curious about, and for good reason. We ALL do it. And when we do, we can be really hard on ourselves about it. So what do we do? How do we stop waiting and START doing? In this episode, part one of three on procrastination, you'll find FIVE things you should know about procrastination. From personality types and medical conditions , to laziness and some surprising benefits. Go ahead and press play NOW, don't put this off 'til later. 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 85 Other episodes to check out in the 3-part PROCRASTINATION series: 🎧 Why We Wait: 5 Questions To Ask Yourself When You Feel Like Procrastinating 🎧Your Tiny First Step: 5 Ways To Stop Procrastinating And Start Getting Things Done ------ Resources mentioned: How To Stop Procrastinating And Start Doing More Of What Matters ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It's About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn't it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna's free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!

When there are a million different things vying for your attention, staying focused on what's in front of you can feel pretty impossible. You get distracted, and everything takes longer than it should. If that's you, you're not alone. Consider me your Productivity Personal Trainer in this episode where I'm sharing 3 simple exercises you can start doing today to stay focused when you really need it. No push ups required. 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 84 ------ Resources mentioned: 🎧Get More Done With Multitasking. Just Kidding! Multitasking Is A Lie! 5 Strategies For Being More Focused Than Ever. 💙The little cube timer that I use to keep myself from getting distracted with my phone ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It's About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn't it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna's free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!

All work and no play make Anna a dull girl. Same for you? But sometimes it feels like there's never enough time to let loose and have fun. Let's fix that by making time for more FUN, and begin by making a bucket list. Whether your bucket list is for summer fun, yummy brunch spots you want to try, or your lifelong list - having a plan, and putting it on your calendar - is a simple way to make FUN happen! Tune in for actionable tips to start having more FUN today! 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 83 Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Resources mentioned: 🎧Are You Planning For Recharge? Here's How To Look Ahead ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It's About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn't it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna's free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!

What's my secret to getting things done? It's all in designing an Ideal Week - creating a template for how you'll spend your time in advance. In this episode, I'm sharing why you need an ideal week and why perfect is NOT our aim. Plus, you'll walk away with simple steps to design your own ideal week and walk into your weeks with clarity, confidence and intention. Time management and productivity will be easier than ever!

Do you want to start your week off on the right foot? Of course you do! Whether you call it getting a game plan, doing a weekly planning session or Sunday prep, the success of your week (and your stress levels) can be directly linked to how well you plan ahead. This week, I'm pulling back the curtain and sharing the exact steps I take every single Sunday to start the week with success. Join me for Sunday prep, step by step. 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 82 ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Resources mentioned: 🎧Serve Up A Delicious Game Changer: How To Start Meal Planning (Or Take Your Meal Planning To The Next Level) 🎧My Secret For Getting Everything Done: Why You Need An Ideal Week Shipt Grocery Delivery Our hallway dry erase calendar! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It's About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn't it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna's free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!

When many of us migrated from office buildings to our kitchen tables, spare bedrooms, and home offices in 2020, Alexandra Samuel got to work pouring her decades of remote-work expertise and productivity tips into the ultimate guidebook for remote work. Find out what it means to work like a "business of one," how to navigate micromanaging bosses and more from the author of Remote Inc.: How to Thrive at Work...Wherever You Are. 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 81 Stay in touch with Alexandra: Learn more about "Remote, Inc. How to Thrive at Work… Wherever You Are" Grab a copy of "Remote, Inc. How to Thrive at Work… Wherever You Are" on Amazon Visit Alexandra's website - alexandrasamuel.com Follow Alexandra on twitter – @awsamuel ------ Resources mentioned: 🎧Are You Planning For Recharge? Here's How To Look Ahead ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It's About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn't it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna's free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!

As someone who speaks out against wearing busy as a badge of honor, you can guess that I'm not an advocate for the 24/7, "Hustle Til You Drop" culture that seems to run rampant in the business and professional worlds. In this episode, I'm exploring the fine line between hustle and hard work, how to know if you're getting a little too close to burnout from burning the candle at both ends, and how to change course before it's too late. 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 80 ------ Resources mentioned: 🎧It's OKAY To Be Multi Passionate. Why You Don't Have To Pick Just ONE Thing With Sarah Becker ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It's About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn't it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna's free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!

Setting and sticking to healthy boundaries is easier said than done. Saying "no" can be a struggle, and the next thing we know our calendars are filled with other people's priorities. Listen in as Ciji Townsend, host of the Being Balanced podcast, shares what it means to be balanced, and how to define and enforce healthy boundaries in your life. Plus, she shares what's in her ever-evolving toolbox for living a life that's balanced, not busy. 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 79 Stay in touch with Ciji: Her website - balancednotbusy.com Instagram - @balancednotbusy Tune into her podcast - The Being Busy Podcast The Being Busy Podcast on Instagram - @beingbalancedpodcast Follow Ciji on Twitter Like Ciji on Facebook ------ Resources mentioned: The Last Story of Mina Lee: A Novel Just As I Am: A Memoir Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones Ciji's essential oil recipe for focus: Lemongrass Peppermint Lime Young Living's Purification Blend ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It's About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn't it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna's free guide,

You want to manage your time well, but it's easy to get distracted when there are so many shiny new strategies, methods and tools to test drive. Where do you begin? How do you use them all? It's a little overwhelming! Sometimes getting back to the basics is best. Join me for a refresher on where to start, and the three time management tools everyone needs in their toolbox for more productivity and better work/life balance. 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 78 ------ Resources mentioned: 🎧Making Time For Money: How To Stay On Top Of Your Money Game With Finance Fridays 🎧It's Not Just For Cookies: How To Take Back Your Time With Task Batching Featuring Time Management Coach Amanda Warfield ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It's About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn't it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna's free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!

Policy and Advocacy Manager Corinn O'Brien has found her secret to living happier, feeling more successful, and being more efficient at work than ever before. It all started by unlocking her Genius Zone work - where passion meets proficiency. After taking a hard look at how she was spending her time, Corinn created opportunities for others, increased her impact and is living proof that, yes, you CAN design a life you love and do good work that fires you up. Find YOUR Genius Zone by tuning in to Episode 77. 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 77 Stay in touch with Corinn: Follow her on Twitter - @corinnobrien Learn more about Corinn's work improving public schools with Birmingham Education Foundation ------ Resources mentioned: Asana Google Calendar Russel and Hazel Weekly Planner from Target Corinn's Day Planning Worksheet 🎧 It's About Time Episode 48 – My Secret for Getting Everything Done: Why You Need an Ideal Week 🎧 It's About Time Episode 4 – How to Set Yourself Up for Success with a Weekly Planning Session 🎧 It's About Time Episode 5 – 3 Ways to Add More Structure to Your Work Day 🎧 It's About Time Episode 15 – Making Time for Money: How to Stay on Top of Your Money Game with Finance Fridays 🎧 It's About Time Episode 76 – What's In Your Genius Zone? The Key to Unlocking Your Most Productive Days Ever ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It's About Time Academy, launching soon! ------

Are you making the most of your time at work? Sure, you might be crossing lots of things off your list. And yes, you might "feel" really busy. But the real question is How much time are you spending in the Zone - aka your Genius Zone? Find out what's in YOUR unique Genius Zone, why it's so important and how to clear your plate of the other stuff that's zapping your energy and wasting your precious time.

The 24/7 nature of the modern workplace means that the boundaries between work and "not work" are blurrier than ever before. It's even hard to know where your job title ends and your identity begins. Trust me, I've been there. In my conversation with Millennial Career Strategist Adunola Adeshola, she tackles toxic work environments, desperation hires, articulating your unique value, and separating your personal identity and self worth from the job title on your business card.

Welcome to my bookshelf! In this episode, I'm sharing my favorite, must-read books on time management, productivity and work/life balance that I reach for again and again. From starting new habits that stick, to test-driving tons of productivity strategies, to making the most of your 168 hours - any of the books on this list will shift your perspective on productivity, change your thoughts on time and possibly even change your life. Without a doubt, each of these reads were life-changing for me in some way, and I'm so excited to share them with you! Happy reading!

Truth be told, I always thought that hiring a pro organizer was for fancy people. After working with Sara West, owner of South Coast Organizers, I learned firsthand the absolute joy and relief that comes from working with an unbiased pro. Tune in and learn Sara's best tips for decluttering, being intentional with your stuff, and what it's really like to have someone else unpack, organize and edit your home.

When I picked up the book Peak Performance, I did NOT expect the secret ingredient to recording-breaking success to be REST. Especially because I've (wrongly) believed for years that I'm not good at resting. But rest is far too important to put on the backburner, and it deserves a spot on your to-do list. If you want to be your best, in this episode I share four solid reasons why you should prioritize rest. Plus, three different ways to incorporate rest into your life tonight, tomorrow and all year long.

Are you a leader? Chances are - even if you don't see yourself as a leader - others are looking to you because of your unique impact on the world. Not sure what that impact is? Executive Coach LeeAnn Moss is here to help you level up your leadership at work, home and in the community by sharing her best tips for cultivating your soft skills, making time for rest, and defining your unique impact before someone else defines it for you.

Kat Schmoyer is a multi-passionate dreamer of big things. Coach, business cheerleader, wedding planner, and Founder of Creative at Heart - an education brand on a mission to equip and encourage through community and connection. Listen in on my conversation with Kat and hear all about what it means to be creative at heart, what it's like to craft an unforgettable annual conference experience during a pandemic, and all the details on Creative at Heart Round 10 in Bermuda Run, NC - July 19-22.

Stepping away from work for more than a few days - whether you're a corporate professional or a business owner - is challenging. How do you maintain your momentum? How do you meet your financial goals if your income or benefits are reduced? How do you create a plan for yourself if there's no HR department to do it for you? Today is Day 1 of my maternity leave, and in this episode I'm diving into how to prep for extended time off so you can actually disconnect and focus on being Out of Office.

What even is productivity? Somewhere along the way, being productive evolved into doing as many things as possible, as quickly as possible. Cue the overwhelm and neverending to-do lists. Business Coach & Finance Teacher Katie Wussow knows that true productivity comes from doing the RIGHT things. But how do we know if we're on the right track or if we're just spinning our wheels? What ARE the right things? Tune in to hear Katie's approach to productivity using priorities and personal goals as your guide. 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 69 Stay in touch with Katie! Her website - katiewussow.com Instagram - @katiewussow Listen to her podcast - The Game Changer ------ Resources in this episode: 📚Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen 📚The Getting Things Done Workbook: 10 Moves to Stress-Free Productivity 📚Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less 📚Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World by Cal Newport 📚Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport 📚Better Than Before: What I Learned About Making and Breaking Habits--to Sleep More, Quit Sugar, Procrastinate Less, and Generally Build a Happier Life by Gretchen Rubin 📚The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It's About Time Academy, launching soon! ------

No one likes to be "hangry." Fortunately, there's a simple alternative to the empty fridge, "let's just order takeout again," blues. It's called meal planning - and it's a game changer. Whether you're a seasoned meal planner or you're curious about how to get started, this episode has practical, tactical how-to's on the menu. Save time, save money, and save your sanity by tuning in and creating your personal meal-planning recipe for success.

We're often taught that singing our own praises is a bad thing. Some of us were even told to "just work hard and keep your mouth shut" in order to move up the ladder. Danielle Bayard Jackson, owner of TELL Public Relations knows that there's a better way, and in this episode she reveals her pro tips for being your own biggest cheerleader and sharing your unique impact with the world. We also dive into friendship, battling burnout and setting healthy boundaries.

There sure are a lot of opinions out there when it comes to goal setting. Long term or short term? Habit goals or achievement goals? How many should we have? How specific should they be? And what about SMART Goals? Or is it SMART objectives? It can get a little overwhelming to sort through what's what and actually start making plans. In this episode, I'll talk through different types of goals, then I'll show you how to run your goals through the SMART filter so you'll be set up for goal-setting - and goal-achieving - success!

If the thought of advocating for a higher salary, better working conditions, or raising your rates gives you hives, you NEED Lelia Gowland in your life. As a negotiation expert and author of You Got This: The Ultimate Guide to Negotiation for Professional Women, Lelia's got you covered when it comes to asking for what you want. From her unique "parent points" system to what negotiation *really* is, tune in and walk away equipped to bravely negotiate from a place of authenticity.

You don't need me to tell you what a time-waster technology can be, but for all of its distraction, it does have some very redeeming qualities. That's why it's more important than ever that we bring intention how we use our tech, what information we allow ourselves to consume, and what truly adds value to our lives. Do you need a Digital Declutter? Tune in for three simple steps to bring more intention to your tech time with a Digital Declutter Mini-cleanse.

Our many passions and pursuits make us the multifaceted, unique people we are - but it can be easy to spread ourselves too thin while fulfilling so many different roles and responsibilities. In this episode, Lauren Carnes shares how she embraces what she calls "the both/and" and how she brings focus and intention to her many roles: photographer, communications strategist, wife, mom, foodie and more. Tune in and be inspired by Lauren's take on how sometimes cutting back is the best way to cultivate the good life.

Anytime is a good time for a fresh start, but the beginning of the year has many of us thinking about new, good habits we'd like to add to our work and personal lives. From meal planning and exercise, to waking up earlier and less screen time, habits are the building blocks of our lives. Tune in for three simple ways to take your good habits from aspirational ideas to everyday action. Turns out, putting yourself on autopilot can be a great thing for work, life and balance!

As we're coming up on the end of 2020, we've got 2021 on the brain - and that means New Year's Resolutions. But did you know that most resolutions barely make it past the two week mark? In this episode, I'm uncovering the 5 common mistakes we make when setting resolutions and tackling each one so you can do things differently and make your resolutions stick. We'll get specific, make a plan and you'll walk away with the #1 secret to ensuring your success in the new year. Cheers to YOU and your success!

We aren't iPhones with charging cables, but we need to recharge just the same. Tune in to find out if you're being intentional about planning for rest, recreation and relationships. Need more recharge in your life? I'm sharing exactly how you can Look Ahead each week and make sure you're replenishing physically, mentally and emotionally so you can be your best self for yourself and for your loved ones.