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

Hitting the snooze button. Going to the gym. Less screen time. Good habits are tough to start, and bad habits are tough to get rid of. In this episode, I'm talking all about habits - how to start them, stick to them and kick the bad ones. If you're ready to start making progress on your big goals by taking small action, then you're going to love this episode. Little by little - your progress adds up!

Investing in yourself can be a little scary sometimes. Is it worth it? Are you going to see the return you're hoping for? In this episode, Logan Doerries - mom, business owner and community leader - opens up about investing time, strategy and dollars into systems, conferences and coaching. She shares why personal and professional development + accountability should be a huge priority for all of us and how to get started - no matter your profession or season of life.

In this BONUS episode of It's About Time, I'm sharing a sneak peek of my interview with Hustle Humbly podcast hosts, Alissa Jenkins and Katy Caldwell. Alissa and Katy are two top producing Realtors in the Baton Rouge, La. market. We chatted about time management and how to spend time on what matters most while navigating a flexible schedule. If you like what you hear, head over to Hustle Humbly and listen to the whole conversation in Episode 22!

You know that thing you want to do that gives you butterflies? You can't stop thinking about it? Maybe it's a European vacation, starting a business, writing that book.. This is your year to get SMART and make it happen, but a New Year's Resolution probably won't get you there. I don't make them, and in this episode I'm telling you why, plus walking you through what I do instead. #goals

Standing on the edge of a new year can feel exciting and daunting at the same time. They key to your best year ever? Being intentional. In this episode, I walk you through my 3-part method for planning my year so you can step into 2020 with confidence, clarity and intention. Shownotes: abouttimepodcast.com/8 Community: abouttimepodcast.com/community

Decorating. Christmas cards. Santa photos. Cooking. Cleaning. Travel. Shopping. Gift Wrapping. And a partridge in a pear tree. The holiday season can be one of the toughest, most stressful times of the year, and it just doesn't have to be that way. That's why I've compiled 12 different tips so you can enjoy the holiday season and spend time doing what matters most to you.

You'll love this episode with Blake Guichet, host of the Confessions of a Crappy Christian podcast. A podcast host, graphic designer, wife and mom, Blake talks about navigating major life changes, asking for help and shares her approach to making time for what matters most to her. We dig into the time management tools she uses to make life run a little more smoothly for her family, and discuss why being your own boss isn't the answer for everyone. I LOVED talking with Blake, and think you'll be inspired by her too!

"How do I add more structure to my work day?" is one of the most common questions I hear as a time management coach. We're torn between the desire for flexibility and the comfort of routine. There's not a copy and paste, one-size-fits-all solution for everyone, but this episode dives into 3 ways that you can add structure to your work day. Whether you're working from home, making things happen in a cubicle or cutting deals in the corner office - there's something in this episode for you. 🔗 SHOW NOTES for Episode 5 ------ Resources Mentioned 🔗 Get the BONUS Guide to Start Up & Shut Down Routines - Click here to download now! 🔗 Join the It's About Time Podcast Community and tell us what you're starting! 📚 Design Your Day: Be More Productive, Set Better Goals, and Live Life On Purpose by Claire Diaz-Ortiz 💙 The Simplified Planner by Emily Ley - My favorite planner! ------ 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!

Have you ever had one of those weeks where you're totally scatterbrained. Every day is chaos and you're struggling to get out the door in the morning and get dinner on the table at night. In this episode, I dig into one of the most important routines in my life, my Weekly Planning Session. You'll learn what exactly a weekly planning session is, why they're so critical to a smooth week, and how you can design your own. 🔗 SHOW NOTES for Episode 4 ------ Resources Mentioned 🔗 Design your own weekly planning session - Click here to download now! 🔗 Join the It's About Time Podcast Community and tell us what you're starting! 💙 The Simplified Planner by Emily Ley - My favorite planner! 💙 Capri Blue Volcano Candle - That favorite candle I mentioned ------ 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!

You know that feeling when your brain just has too many tabs open? And you know what happens when you have too many tabs open - you start moving slower and slower until everything just crashes. I've got the answer - and it's called a calendar system. By the end of the episode, you'll know why you need a calendar system, what a good one looks like and how you can create your own. We'll talk about paper vs. digital, and some tips for choosing a paper planner. Plus - priorities, and planner pro-tips. 🔗 SHOW NOTES for Episode 3 ------ Resources Mentioned 🔗 Cut the Mental Clutter: A Calendar Setup Checklist Click here to download now! 🔗 Join the It's About Time Podcast Community and tell us what you're starting! 💙 The Simplified Planner by Emily Ley - My favorite planner! ------ 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!

Have you ever wondered how some women seem to do it all? This episode's guest, Lauren Barbalich is that woman doing it all, and she shares her secrets for making it happen. Lauren is co-owner of Truly Haute Candles, a full service decor rental company based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that specializes in candlelight for events. But wait, there's more. Lauren's also a full-time paralegal and project manager for the Louisiana Attorney General's office and works on some pretty high profile cases. She's also a wife and a mom of three. Lauren and I did into the importance of automating, delegating and just plain being willing to ask for help. You'll learn a ton from her and pick up inspiration along the way. 🔗 SHOW NOTES for Episode 2 Keep in touch with Lauren! Instagram - @laurenbarbalich Truly Haute - Lauren's full service décor rental company specializing in candlelight for events Truly Haute on Instagram - @trulyhaute ------ Resources Mentioned 🔗 Automate & Delegate: A Guide to Getting Started Click here to download now! 🔗 Join the It's About Time Podcast Community and tell us what you're starting! 📚 The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change ------ 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!

In the first ever episode of It's About Time, I'm taking it from the top and starting at the beginning. Turns out, HOW you start something new is the secret to success. You'll learn 6 steps for starting with success, and I'll share what it's been like to start this time management podcast, including mistakes made along the way. 🔗 SHOW NOTES for Episode 1 Resources Mentioned 🔗 Click here for your FREE 6 Step Guide to Starting Something New With Success! 🔗 Join the It's About Time Podcast Community and tell us what you're starting! 📚 The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change ------ 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!

It's About Time is a space where you can not only learn valuable time management tips, but also listen in on honest conversations with women who have a LOT on their plate, and hear their unique approach to work, life and balance. Each week, episodes will dig into the how-to's of time blocking, task batching and getting things done, and interviews will feature women like you who are balancing family, friends, fulfilling careers and full schedules. We'll take a peek behind the curtain and find out exactly how they do life. From apps and time hacks, routines and goal setting, to just plain being willing to ask for help and say no. If you've ever wondered "how does she do it?" this is your chance to find out. I invite you to subscribe, so you'll always know when the latest episode is live. I don't want you to miss a thing. Continue the conversation, check out show notes and more by visiting abouttimepodcast.com. Thanks so much for stopping by, and I can't wait to talk with you soon.