Not Too Productive

In this episode, we explore how your human design chart can provide powerful insights into your planning and scheduling. By focusing on your signature and not-self theme, you can begin to design a schedule that aligns with your natural rhythms, making your time management more intuitive and sustainable.

In this episode, we explore the importance of slowing down and attuning to the changing seasons, especially in winter. This practice helps create a schedule that honors who you truly are, aligning with your unique energy and needs.

In this episode, I discuss how you can opt-out of the traditional January 1st new year and instead create your own starting point—based on your birth chart or your business's chart. This approach allows you to set intentions that honor your values, natural rhythms, and inner truth. It’s all about rejecting external pressures and connecting to a way of living that nourishes your well-being.

In this episode, I share the 4 key principles of living cyclically that can help anyone, no matter their brain, responsibilities, or lifestyle. These principles are vital for creatives, neurodivergent individuals, overthinkers, and anyone looking to break free from linear, capitalist time management.

In this episode, I share the magic I discovered during my time away in the cave and how it has reignited my creativity and focus. I’m easing back into things, and I’m also giving you a sneak peek into the four mini-courses I’m creating over the next month. Tune in to hear about the magic of slowing down and how you can make space for creativity in your life.

It’s my birthday, and I’m taking a break—a "cave" moment—no inbox, no social media, and no content creation. In this episode, I explain why stepping away, even when it feels uncomfortable or like "unproductive" time, is important for recharging and clarity. If you’ve ever wondered how to honor yourself when you need space, this episode is for you.

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After a fulfilling and busy summer, I’m feeling called to slow down and just take a step back as fall approaches. In this episode, I explore what to do when you're feeling the energetic pull of seasonal transitions. Plus, I talk about how to get things done when you’re tired, anxious, or simply not in the mood. Tune in to learn how to honor your need for rest while still making progress.

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In this episode, we investigate the complex nature of time—spiritual, physical, mental, and environmental—and explore how to transform it into a magical, expansive, and abundant resource in our lives. I also share how I help my coaching clients shift their relationship with time. Tune in for a fresh perspective!

In this episode, I talk about the challenges of the summer slog—vacations, heat waves, and kids out of school—and why trying to push through isn't the answer. Tune in to learn how to embrace this season, honor your energy, and step out of the pressure to "do more."

In this episode, I challenge the idea that you’re a procrastinator. I dive into why this label no longer serves you, how to shed old identities, and how to heal your follow-through wound.

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Block apps on phone —> https://www.screenzen.co/Block website on computer —> https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/blocksite-block-websites/eiimnmioipafcokbfikbljfdeojpcgbhRelease the busy and overwhelm mode and call in a new mode of operation. Explore working with me: https://www.theholistictimecoach.com/everything

Follow along with the Weekly Intention Ritual: https://www.theholistictimecoach.com/weekly-ritualLinks to things mentioned in the episodeChani Podcast link (affiliate link): https://chani.com/?rfsn=7729481.b0f40f&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=7729481.b0f40fMy everything page: https://www.theholistictimecoach.com/everythingTime Library: https://www.theholistictimecoach.com/the-time-libraryPodcast eppy on All The Things vs a To-Do List: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-too-productive/id1715535486?i=1000637572549

In this episode, I’m sharing my experience sitting with Ayahuasca at a retreat last month. It was a challenging but ultimately healing experience that offered me deep insights. I talk about my intention going into the retreat, what I encountered during the ceremony, and how I’ve been integrating those lessons into my life since returning home. Tune in to hear about this transformative journey and the ways it’s shaping my path forward.

Integration questions:Is it important for you to be gentle with transitions between tasks or times?How might you experiment or adapt this strategy for yourself?

Integration Questions:Where can you stretch yourself to take more time off?How can you listen to your intuition around taking time off?Learn how to take more time off with the support of your Digital Calendar here: https://www.theholistictimecoach.com/soulful-schedulingBook on rest I talk about: Rest Is Resistance by Tricia Hersey -> https://amzn.to/47t0nd4 (affiliate link)

Integration Questions:What thoughts do you have about your digital calendar?Are they serving you?If so, how? If not, what is a different thought you can have? What is the truth? A truthful thought, a loving thought?Get Soulful Schedule (aka Digital Calendars For Humans) now: https://www.theholistictimecoach.com/soulful-scheduling

In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my recent launch and sharing what happens when life throws a curveball and "derails" all my best-laid plans. I’ll talk about the deep healing work I’ve done to un-shame the process of changing plans and how I’ve learned to embrace it. Whether it’s a work project, a personal goal, or something else entirely, shifting my plans doesn’t need to come with guilt.

Integration Questions:What’s your experience with the "ideal week" exercise? Has it ever worked for you, or did it leave you feeling frustrated?If the "ideal week" exercise hasn't worked for you, what do you think it is about it that just doesn’t align with you?After hearing my take on the "ideal week" exercise, how are you thinking about approaching your calendar now?

Integration questions:What have you been taught around time blocking? Do you resonate with any of the things that I have shared in this episode?What are you ready to let go of? What things that you've been taught that you're ready to unlearn, to heal, to outgrow?Are you ready to use your digital calendar and time block in a supportive way in a humane way?

Integration questions:1-2 ideas or holistic areas did you resonate with the most?How might you try on those ideas with experimental energy?

Integration questions:Ask yourself what the real reason is for putting something you want to do off. Are you actually ready to do it?How might you leverage, or lean into, external accountability even MORE?

Integration questions:How do you feel about your digital calendar right now, or your schedule?Do you think, after listening to this episode, is there room for improvement in how you use it? Can it be more loving, supportive, holistic healing?Where can you approach it more holistically? How can you integrate more of your whole self nto your calendar?

Integration Q’s:Do you have a word of the year? Do you like that practice? If so, what is your word for the year? What's your vibe for 2024?What do you think about the 3 categories for how I plan? Which of those do you want to try on or integrate?Is there any other categories for your life that you need to include in how you plan?Grab the Annual Cyclical Planner here: https://www.theholistictimecoach.com/cyclical-plannerChani’s 2024 Astrology Guidebook: https://chani.com/products/your-2024-guidebook?rfsn=7729481.b0f40f&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=7729481.b0f40f (affiliate link)

Grab the Annual Cyclical Planner here: https://www.theholistictimecoach.com/cyclical-plannerIntegration Questions:1. What are your thoughts about the Gregorian calendar?2. What sort of calendar makes the most sense to you?3. What conscious meaning do you want to give time? Are you giving unconscious meaning to time?4. What's possible for you when you give your own meaning to time? When you follow your own calendar, what is possible in your mind, your body, your spirit, your work, and your life?

Check out the Holistic Annual Cyclical Planner here: https://www.theholistictimecoach.com/cyclical-planner

Check out the Holistic Annual Cyclical Planner here: https://www.theholistictimecoach.com/cyclical-plannerIntegration questions:1. Which strategy (or strategies) feels the best for you to take this holiday season?

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Integration questions can be found here: https://www.theholistictimecoach.com/time-management-blog/self-reflection-questions12 ways to celebrate yourself (without spending a dime) blog post: https://www.theholistictimecoach.com/time-management-blog/how-to-celebrate-yourself

In today's eppy, I talk about procrasti-cleaning, a huge misunderstanding around to-do lists that we need to let go of, and a strategy that will help you rest and relax EVEN when things still need to get done. (You can do it. I believe in you!!!)

Integration Questions:1. How can you hold space for your non-linear process?2. What expectations can you release? What does the bare minimum look like for you?3. What are your fire-putting-out actions? How might you carve out time and space to take action on things that will make this world a little bit less on fire?4. What do you need to reassure or say to yourself, that will help you take care of yourself throughout this process?

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In this episode, I dive into how digital calendars can be especially transformative for certain personality types and identities, while also considering the pros and cons of using one. Whether you’re new to digital calendars or trying to figure out if they align with your needs, this episode will help you decide if this tool could enhance your life or if it's not the right fit for your unique style.