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Time management, planning, cooking. These are fundamental life skills that we don't get taught in school, and if we're honest, not always at home either. Today I'm bringing back one of my favorite guests to talk about the one we haven't covered yet: teaching teens how to actually cook, not just survive on cereal and takeout.

Katie Kimball has been teaching families how to cook for 17 years, and she just launched an entire new program built specifically for teens. I wanted her back on the show because this conversation goes somewhere I didn't expect. We don't just talk about recipes. We get into why teens need a completely different approach than little kids, what to do if you think your teen already missed their window, and the mental health payoff that comes from a teen knowing they can actually feed themselves.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• Why it's never too late to start, even if your teen has never touched a stove.
• The three things every teen needs before they'll actually take over in the kitchen, and what happens when you skip one.
• What cooking has to do with your teen's anxiety.
• How to know if your teen is ready to go solo in the kitchen, or if they need you standing beside them first.

Grab the free Teens Cook Real Food sample lesson: https://www.raisinghealthyfamilies.com/worklife

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Think back to January. You set some goals for the year. Now be honest, have you made any real progress on them?

If that question stings a little, you're not alone, and it's not because you picked the wrong goal or lost your motivation. It's because most of us were never taught the planning structure that actually holds a goal together past March. In this episode, I'm breaking down the four levels of planning that work together to carry your goals through the entire year, starting from the ground up instead of the usual top-down approach.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• The most detailed level of planning we do, and why it's actually the one that gives you the fastest wins.
• The level that quietly prevents you from waking up next month just as overbooked as you were this month.
• Why one specific planning rhythm is what keeps you connected to your longer-term goals and tells you when it's time to pivot.
• The biggest mistake I see people make when they try to run all four levels off their Google Calendar alone.
• Where most people's goal setting completely falls apart, and it has nothing to do with the goal itself.

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Plan-a-Palooza - https://www.megansumrell.com/plan

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You've heard the dreaded B word. Budget. Maybe you've never found one that actually sticks or maybe you're the opposite, and you feel pretty on top of your money already. Either way, this episode is going to shift how you see it.

I first found Mike Michalowicz back in 2019 when I read Profit First, and it completely changed how I manage the finances here at The Pink Bee. So when his newest book, The Money Habit, came out, I devoured it. This one applies those same principles to home finances, which means you'll love it even if you're not an entrepreneur.

One of my favorite parts of this conversation is when Mike and I realized his money system works exactly like the way our community already plans their time. Turns out the thing that finally makes your money make sense is treating your bank account like your calendar.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• Why traditional budgets set you up to fail before you even start, and what Mike says to build instead.
• The number of hours a day the average person spends worrying about money, backed by a 2025 study that genuinely stopped me in my tracks.
• The system Mike uses to take money out of one confusing pile and give it the same at-a-glance clarity your calendar has.
• The one word swap that changes whether you stay buried in debt or actually dig your way out.
• Where to start if the whole thing feels like too much, because you do not have to do it all at once.

Connect With Mike Michalowicz:www.mikemotorbike.com
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Last week I turned 53, and I've found myself sitting with the lessons that took me decades and more than a few hard moments to truly understand. These aren't quick tips or things I read somewhere. They're the truths I learned by living them, the ones that eventually became the foundation for the work I do and everything I now teach women about their time and their capacity.

This episode is a little different and a lot more personal than what I usually share. I'm opening up about five of these lessons, and I want you to know going in that none of them are about doing more or adding to your already full plate. Every single one is about giving yourself permission to finally put something down, and my hope is that you walk away feeling a little more seen and a little less alone in whatever season you're carrying right now.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• The part of caregiving nobody warned me about, and the trip that made me realize it.
• The rest lesson I still catch myself getting wrong, even though I know better.
• What I finally did after years of saying "I'm drowning" and having nothing change.
• What I would say today to a woman who's just been told she's using her kids as an excuse.

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• A Better Share by Dr. Morgan Cutlip: bit.ly/4p9psDB

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Most people think the goal is to turn all their routines into habits. That belief is quietly wrecking a lot of good routines.

I've been hearing this come up over and over in my community, and I finally had to address it head-on. So many women are beating themselves up over something that isn't even a real measure of success. In this episode, I'm clearing up the confusion between routines and habits once and for all, and sharing why the answer might completely change how you feel about the routines you already have.

What You'll Learn:

• Why the most common definition of "success" with routines is completely wrong
• The one thing a routine actually needs to be
• The real reason copying someone else's routine almost always backfires
• Two traps that are probably keeping your routines from sticking

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If you have ever tried the 5 AM Club or the Miracle Morning and felt like you failed at it, this episode is going to feel like a deep breath. So many of us have downloaded the perfect morning routine, set the early alarm, committed to the exact sequence of activities, and then watched the whole thing fall apart within a week. And when it falls apart, we do not blame the routine. We blame ourselves.

In this episode, I am breaking down the 5 AM Club, where it came from, and the one detail about the person who created it that changes how you should think about the entire approach. I looked into the research, the formula, and the man behind the book, and what I found is something almost nobody talks about when they are handing out morning routine advice. If you have ever wondered why these expert routines work beautifully for some people and feel impossible for you, this is the conversation you have been waiting for.

What You'll Learn:

• What the 5 AM Club actually is, including the exact formula it is built on and where it came from
• The one thing about the creator of this routine that should change how you evaluate any productivity advice
• The piece of the morning routine conversation that almost no expert is willing to talk about
• What a morning routine is really supposed to do for you, and why it has nothing to do with how productive your day is

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Learn my step-by-step process for building a morning routine around your real life and personality, not someone else's in Master Your Morning: www.megansumrell.com/morning

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Most of us have tried delegation. We've handed things off, watched it fall apart, and quietly decided it's more trouble than it's worth. Emily Morgan has spent nearly 20 years studying exactly why that happens and what the people who actually crack it are doing differently.

Emily is the founder of Delegate Solutions, a fractional executive assistant company, and author of Let It Go (2nd Edition, out July 23rd). She brings real frameworks to this conversation, not just the mindset piece, but a full system for figuring out what only you should be doing, what's draining you that doesn't have to, and how to actually hand things off in a way that sticks. I walked away from this one with a few things I'm changing immediately.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• Why delegation keeps failing and what the people who actually crack it are doing differently
• The four-quadrant Delegate Freedom Analysis, including what Emily calls the "suck bucket" and the "martyr zone"
• The "Act Your Wage" exercise that puts a real dollar amount on every task you're holding onto
• Why the people on your team actually want to be delegated to
• What tasks people think are "too personal" to outsource and why that thinking is costing you

Connect with EmilyWebsite: www.delegatesolutions.comLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/delegatesolutions
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The noise around productivity has gotten really loud lately, and I think a lot of it has to do with AI. There are apps, tools, and technology promising to 10X your output, and every corner of the internet is telling you how to squeeze more into your day. But what if that constant push to produce more, faster, is actually making you worse at the very thing it's claiming to help you with?

In this episode, I'm breaking down why two of the most important types of productivity are being completely ignored right now and what it's costing you.

What You'll Learn:

• Why the push to always be producing is working against you in ways you might not see yet
• The type of productivity that happens when you step away from your to-do list completely
• How well-meaning advice is quietly converting your best thinking time into more output mode
• Why what happens when you sleep matters more to your productivity than any app or tool ever could
• Two small things you can do this week to start getting it back

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You've probably heard the productivity advice that says you should tackle your hardest task first thing in the morning. Eat the frog, they call it. Get the big, heavy, ugly thing done before you do anything else, and the rest of your day is downhill from there.

Sounds great. Except... what happens when life lands in your lap before you ever get to the frog?

If you've been trying this method and quietly wondering why it's not working for you, this episode is going to be a relief. I couldn't make it work either. And in this episode, I'm sharing exactly why this advice, despite its good intentions, may actually be causing more harm than good for women living full, real, chaotic lives. Plus, I'm giving you a better way to think about it that will finally get your most important work moving.

What You'll Learn:

• The sneaky pattern that happens when your morning gets hijacked and you can't do the hard thing first
• What happened when I tried to use Eat the Frog to write my book and why it completely fell apart
• The one question to ask yourself instead that changes everything
• How to find the real window in your week where focused work will actually stick

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I know we've talked about boundaries on this show before. But this conversation? It went somewhere I really wasn't expecting.

My guest today is Alex Lianne Carter, a master certified neurocoach, educator, and children's author who burned out, rebuilt her life one small decision at a time, and eventually packed up her family and moved to Panama. When Alex reached out to me about coming on to talk about boundaries, I sat with it for a minute because the angle she brought was one I hadn't heard before, and I think you're going to feel it too.

Because this episode is really about three things that are all connected: the busyness we can't shake, the boundaries we can't hold, and what our kids are quietly picking up from watching us do both. Alex walks us through the brain science behind why slowing down genuinely feels wrong, where these patterns actually come from, and what we can do about it before we hand the whole cycle to our kids.

What You'll Learn:

• Why you can't hold a boundary no matter how many times you set it
• What your kids are absorbing right now just by watching how you move through your day
• The real reason slowing down feels dangerous to your nervous system even when you desperately want it
• The very first step out of autopilot when you're so deep in it you don't even realize it's running

Connect With Alex:

• Free to Be Me (children's book): www.freetobemekid.com
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/alex.lianne.carter
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Everybody's telling you AI is going to save you time, but nobody's handing you the full picture.

I'll be upfront: I use AI every single day. It is a real, genuine part of how we run The Pink Bee. This is not a "AI is bad" episode. But I have been watching the conversation around AI get louder and louder, and something critical keeps getting left out of it. Because everything on this podcast is about time management, organization, and productivity, I felt like I had to say something.

In this episode, I'm walking you through four hidden costs of implementing AI that nobody in this space seems to want to talk about. These aren't financial costs. They're time costs, and if you're planning to go all in on AI tools, you need to know what you're actually signing up for before you start.

What You'll Learn:

• Why buying someone else's ready-made AI tools and expecting them to work for your business is not the shortcut it sounds like
• The sneaky cost that shows up months after you build something and catches most people completely off guard
• The real reason so many people are creating more work for themselves with AI instead of less
• How I handle one specific hidden cost in my own business with a simple monthly calendar habit

Resources Mentioned:

• The AI Operating System Behind a 7-Figure Business with Gemma Bohan Carter: https://msumrell--gemmabonhamcarter.thrivecart.com/ai-all-stars-secret/673bb8c2ae01f/
• The AI Productivity System for High Performers with Callen Faulkner: myrootabl.com/r/IeNnsDs0?rootabl=megan_sumrell

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If you've been hanging around here for a while, you know we talk a lot about time. But here's something I've noticed over and over again with the women I work with: once they start getting out of overwhelm with their time and their physical space, a third area starts showing up. Money.

That's why in this episode, I brought personal finance expert and financial wellness speaker Linda Grizely onto the show. Because money overwhelm is real, it's connected to everything else on your plate, and it has almost nothing to do with how good you are at math. Linda breaks down why most financial advice fails women, how your money personality shapes every decision you make, and why understanding yourself (and your partner) is the real starting point for getting your finances under control.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• Why money advice feels overwhelming and why most of it isn't actually built for you
• What your money personality is and how it shapes every financial decision you make
• How couples with opposite money personalities can stop fighting and start understanding each other
• Why "I'm not a numbers person" is keeping you stuck (and what actually matters instead)
• The "me money" approach that works for almost every money personality in a relationship
• Why so many women feel guilty spending money on themselves and how to start shifting that

Mentioned in This Episode:

• What's Your Money Personality Quiz: https://bit.ly/MonPersQuiz

Connect with Linda Grizely:

• www.lindagriz.com
• www.instagram.com/lindagrizely
• www.facebook.com/thelindagrizely
• www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grizely
• https://www.youtube.com/@LindaGrizely

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If the end of the school year is feeling like a highlight reel of forgotten deadlines, last-minute store runs, and late-night stress in your house, it's worth asking why this keeps happening, because it's probably not the first time, and without the right tools in place, it won't be the last.

We drop kids into a system that goes from one teacher and one classroom straight to seven different teachers, seven different styles, and seven different ways of assigning work, and then wonder why everything feels like it's coming out of nowhere. That's not a kid problem. That's a lack of skills training, and the good news is it's completely fixable before the next school year starts.

In this episode, I'm walking you through the four-level planning framework I built specifically for students, the same one we teach inside TOP for Students. Stick with me, because what I share in here changes the game at home, not just for your kid, but for you too.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• Why the transition to middle school creates a planning crisis most families never see coming
• The real reason school-issued planners stop working by week two
• A four-level planning framework built for a student's actual life, from semester overview to daily check-in
• How to make this a family process that takes things off your plate instead of adding to them
• What it looks like when your kid can actually advocate for their own time

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Summer is coming, and if you've got kids at home, you already know the tension: you want the lazy pool days AND you need to get things done. This episode is the system that makes both possible.

I'm revisiting one of my all-time favorite summer planning tools: A days, B days, and C days, and this year I'm going deeper than I have before. I'm also sharing the extra layer that business owners especially need to hear: how to figure out your true "have-tos" before summer hits so you're not scrambling all season long.

This is one of those episodes that sounds simple and then changes how you plan every single week of summer. I hear from women inside the TOP program all the time who use this not just in summer, but year-round, and once you get the framework, you'll see why.

What You'll Learn:

• What A days, B days, and C days actually are and how they're different from just "blocking time"
• How I structure an A day (family-forward) so I still get my work done without sacrificing the fun
• What a B day looks like in my house, including how I talk through it with my teenage daughter ahead of time
• Why the family communication center is the thing that actually makes this work
• The business owner layer: how to audit your recurring tasks before summer and decide what's a true have-to vs. what you can let go of
• Why I only apply A days and B days Monday through Friday and why protecting weekends matters more in summer than any other time of year
• How to use this framework even if you're not running a business (yes, it works for you too)
• How to look ahead at June, July, and August right now and start mapping it out

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I have a total love-hate relationship with summer. I am always so ready for it to come, ready to ditch the alarm clocks and the get-ready-for-school morning routine, ready for more freedom and less structure. And then halfway through I find myself craving the structure back, caught in this endless tug of war between still having a company to run, wanting time for myself, and also actually enjoying summer with my daughter.

I brought Erin Port on the show because she has a framework for summer that I think every mom needs to hear. She breaks the season into three distinct stages, each with its own rhythm and intention, and we get into exactly how to plan for each one so you're not white-knuckling it from June through August.

In This Episode, You'll Discover:

• Why the transition from May into June is harder than it should be, and the simple "kickoff week" idea Erin uses to ease her family in without the friction
• How a "what matters" list with your kids can replace the overwhelming bucket list that leaves you feeling like you failed the summer
• A strategy to protect the end of summer so your whole family lands in September without running on empty

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www.simplepurposefulliving.com

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There was a time when staying on top of your family's schedule was actually pretty straightforward. A paper packet came home from school, the activity coordinator called the phone tree, and if you needed your partner to know something, you handed them the paper. Done. Information found you, and you could pass it along just as easily.

Then came the apps, the portals, and the online enrollment systems, all with the promise that they would make things simpler, that you'd have everything right there on your phone. What actually happened is that you became the one who downloaded every app, created every login, and checked every portal, and now you're managing 10 different places just to know what's happening with your own kids this week. Technology didn't lighten the load. It just put it all in one person's pocket.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• Why the shift from paper to portals quietly moved all the responsibility onto one person
• How being the one who enrolled became the same as being the only one who ever knows anything
• Why simply sharing a login doesn't actually solve the problem

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Managing a household where brains work differently is genuinely one of the hardest things to navigate, and most families are figuring it out in real time without a lot of guidance. The systems that work for one person don't always work for another, the communication styles that feel natural to one family member can feel completely foreign to someone else, and somewhere in the middle of all of it, someone usually ends up carrying more than their share.

In this episode, I'm joined by ADHD coach Brooke Schnittman, who has over 20 years of experience in the ADHD space and runs a boutique coaching practice that works with adults, students, and families navigating neurodivergence.

In this episode, we cover:

• What "time blindness" actually means and why it looks different for everyone
• Why the non-ADHD partner often ends up managing the whole household
• Tools that reduce the mental load without constant reminding
• How to have age-appropriate conversations with kids about different brain types

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• Website: www.coachingwithbrooke.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithbrooke/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachingwithbrooke

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Today's topic is not sexy. It is not glamorous. But I promise you this... if you do this one thing, it is going to be what makes any planning strategy you want to implement actually work.

The chances are you have been avoiding this one thing because you misunderstand the intent of it. And once you understand why you're doing it, everything changes.

In this episode, I'm breaking down the one foundational step I have every single person start with inside the TOP Program, and why it is the thing that finally helps you stop guessing about what you're going to do, when you're going to do it, and how much time things are actually going to take.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• What the foundational first step is and why most women avoid doing it
• How taking this step releases the guilt of never feeling like you're doing enough
• How starting here moves you out of reactive living and into proactive planning

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You've got a big project on your plate, maybe more than one, and the stress is already building before you've even taken the first step. You're researching, overthinking, trying to map out every possible outcome and contingency plan. And the more you try to figure it all out upfront, the more paralyzed you feel.

What if the reason you're so stressed isn't the project itself? What if it's because you're treating planning and decision making as the same thing, when they're actually two completely different activities with two completely different jobs? In this episode, I break down the distinction that changed how my own family navigates multiple high-stakes projects at once, and show you how to build a plan that actually brings relief instead of more overwhelm.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• Why trying to have all the answers before you start is the fastest path to overwhelm
• The subtle way most people confuse planning with something else entirely
• A simple visual tool that turns chaos into "okay, I know what to do next"
• How to figure out which decisions actually need your attention right now and which ones don't

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If you use a paper planner and a digital calendar, you've probably had that moment where you wonder if you're doing something wrong. You're writing things down in two places, and everything in our tech-obsessed world is telling you to just pick one and streamline. Maybe you've even thought about giving up your planner altogether because it feels like you're wasting time.

I used to wrestle with this too, and I actually got made fun of for using a paper planner at a coffee shop not that long ago. But after years of testing both fully digital and fully paper systems in different seasons of life, I've landed on a hybrid approach that I'm breaking down in full detail in this episode.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• Why the "just pick one system" advice doesn't always work
• The question I ask every person who's torn between paper and digital
• What your digital calendar should actually be doing for you and what it shouldn't)
• Where most paper planner users go wrong with duplication
• The simple boundary setup that keeps your calendar from being hijacked

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You've got a boundary you've worked hard to protect, and then life throws something at you that matters just as much. So now what? This is something that's been coming up again and again in our community, and honestly, it came up in my own life recently too.

I brought back one of my favorite returning guests, Mindi Huebner, subconscious identity coach, to walk us through a concept called seasonal core values. It is such a practical, no-guilt way to get clear on what actually matters right now, and what you can intentionally set down for this season without feeling like you're failing.

In This Episode, We'll Cover:

• What seasonal core values are and how they're different from your everyday boundaries
• How to get honest about the season you're actually in right now
• A simple exercise to stop the internal tug-of-war for good

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If you've ever looked at your calendar, seen a wide open afternoon, and thought "finally, I'm going to get so much done today" only to reach dinner time wondering where it all went, I recorded this one specifically for that feeling.

There's a very good chance your calendar is only showing you a fraction of what your time is actually committed to, and once you see the three ways this is happening, you won't be able to unsee it.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• Why your appointments are hiding their true time cost
• The recurring tasks that eat your day without ever showing up on your calendar
• How caregiving time quietly disappears into the white space

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There is a particular kind of exhaustion that doesn't show up on any to-do list. It lives in the back of your brain at all hours, tracking what's running low in the pantry, remembering which kid has a permission slip due, mentally filing away that the chicken recipe failed so you never make it again. It is relentless, it is invisible, and for most women, it is entirely theirs to carry.

I am joined by Paige Connell, a working mother of four who has spent years putting language to something millions of women have felt but couldn't name. In this conversation, we get honest about why the load lands where it does, what it really takes to redistribute it, and why so much of the resentment women carry quietly makes complete sense once you actually look at it.

In This Conversation:

• Why the mental load is invisible and relentless even in equal partnerships
• The difference between doing a task and actually owning it
• Why time equity matters more than who earns what
• Why redistributing the load isn't a one-time conversation

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Your inbox is probably full of the same messages mine is right now. Every tech company and AI tool out there is promising to save you time, eliminate decision fatigue, and basically fix all your productivity problems. And the underlying message? If you're not using AI, you're falling behind.

I'm someone who loves tech. I test new tools constantly. I teach time management and planning for a living. And I'm here to tell you this...I have yet to find an AI tool that can create a realistic weekly plan the way I teach planning, and I've tried a lot of them. So let's talk about where AI is genuinely helpful and where it's just not ready for women's lives yet.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• Where AI is saving me real time
• Why most AI planning tools can't handle women's unpredictable lives
• The fundamental problem with productivity tech designed for men
• Five questions to ask before adopting any new planning tool
• Why the most productive people don't have fancy tech stacks

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Everyone talks about systems like they're the key to doing more. Scale your business. Get more done at home. Be more productive. But here's what no one is telling you about why you actually need good systems, whether you're running a business or managing a household...The real benefit isn't about capacity or growth. It's about calm.

When you have solid systems in place, you get to step away without everything falling apart. You get to go on vacation and actually enjoy it. You stop being the bottleneck everyone depends on. And most importantly, you stop living in constant overwhelm. If you're already drowning in chaos, scaling that chaos just creates more chaos. But when you build systems that prioritize calm first, everything else becomes possible.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• Why scaling chaos only creates more chaos
• The real reason great systems matter more than efficiency
• How calm operations keep you from being the bottleneck
• What happens when you step away with systems in place
• Why harmony should be your goal before adding more to your plate

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• Get control of your LIFE with the TOP Program: www.thetopprogram.com
• Get control of your BUSINESS with TOP Operations: www.megansumrell.com/operations

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You know the boundaries you've set a hundred times before? The ones that work great for about three days until someone asks you to take on one more thing, stay late one more time, or handle one more crisis? We've all been there. Setting boundaries is the easy part. It's the keeping them that feels impossible when someone is standing in front of you asking for more.

In this episode, I'm sitting down with Kendall Berg, a career coach who learned about boundaries the hard way. After being told she was great at her job but terrible to work with, she made a complete turnaround that led to five promotions in six years. The secret? It wasn't working harder or longer hours. It was finally building boundaries that could withstand real-world pressure. Kendall shares why working 80-hour weeks never got her ahead, how having a baby forced her to rethink everything, and the exact framework she uses to maintain boundaries even when priorities shift and people push back.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Why setting boundaries is easy but keeping them is hard
• The three types of boundaries you need (time, communication, priorities)
• How to use PMRs (Proactive Mitigation Responses) when boundaries get pushed
• Why you can only focus on three priorities maximum
• How to create your Ideal Week to protect your time

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You're doing all the self-care things. The skincare routine, the supplements, the bubble baths. You've invested in the products and carved out the time. But something still feels off. That's because there's a critical difference between self-care and personal time that most women don't understand. And if you're only focusing on one, you're going to keep feeling empty no matter how many wellness routines you add to your day.

Tune in as I'm breaking down the difference between self-care and personal time, plus how to start bringing more personal time back into your life without overhauling your entire schedule.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• Why wellness products and routines often end up feeling like another to-do list
• A simple exercise to reconnect with what makes you feel like yourself
• How to find small pockets of personal time in your already-full schedule

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You're exhausted from managing your house. The clutter feels endless. You've tried the methods, bought the bins, pulled everything out of your closet, and asked if things spark joy. Nothing sticks. A few weeks later, you're right back where you started, wondering what's wrong with you.

Katy Wells spent years in that same cycle until she realized something crucial. Traditional decluttering treats all clutter the same, which is why it keeps failing. In this conversation, we talk about her holistic approach that looks at you, not just your stuff. We dig into why some rooms feel impossible to declutter while others are easy, what "good enough" really means when you have kids making messes, and how to stop tying your self-worth to the pile on your counter. If decluttering has always felt like an uphill battle, this episode will finally explain why.

In This Episode, We'll Cover:

• Why pulling everything out and starting over keeps backfiring
• The four types of clutter hiding in your home (and why each needs different tools)
• How to declutter identity and sentimental items without the guilt spiral
• The "good enough home" framework that reduces stress instantly
• Why clutter is literally spiking your cortisol levels like a threat

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• Katy's New Book: Making Home Your Happy Place: How to Declutter Without the Overwhelm. Available for pre-order now, releases February 17th at YourHappyPlaceBook.com
• www.katyjoywells.com
• www.facebook.com/maximizedminimalist
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Sticky notes on your desk. A notebook in your car. Another one by your bed. Maybe five different apps on your phone all capturing different types of information. Sound familiar?

All those notebooks you think are keeping you organized are actually making you less productive. In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly why the one notebook system has been such a game-changer for me (and thousands of other women), and sharing the five massive benefits that come from simplifying how you capture information.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• Why scattering information everywhere is costing you time, not saving it
• How one simple system eliminated the stress of forgetting important things
• The processing method that keeps you organized without overthinking your notes

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Are you constantly interrupted by household stuff all week long? The emails from school, the forms that need signing, the bills that aren't on autopay, the portals that need checking. For years, I was handling these things every single day, either stopping what I was doing or carving out time each afternoon to stay on top of it all. But here's what I finally figured out: most of that stuff didn't actually need to be done that day. It just felt urgent because I didn't have a system for it.

Today I'm breaking down what I call my Household COO time. It's a dedicated block of time (usually about two hours) that I schedule once a week to handle all the household coordination stuff that piled up during the week. This one shift has changed my stress levels, my focus during the week, and honestly got rid of a ton of resentment I didn't even realize I was carrying.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• What Household COO time is and what goes into it
• How to decide what needs handling now versus later
• The three places to collect everything that piles up
• Why making this work visible changed everything for my family
• How batching saves time and reduces daily interruptions

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There's this weird pressure to go fully digital with your planning and note-taking, like using paper somehow means you're falling behind. But despite spending over 20 years working in tech and running a digital business, the two most critical tools for staying on top of time and maximizing productivity are actually paper and pencil. It's not about being old-school or resistant to technology. There's actual neuroscience behind why your brain works differently when you write things down versus typing them out.

Today, you'll discover the three brain benefits that make paper planning superior for retention, memory formation, and focus. You'll also learn when digital tools are the better choice and how to use a hybrid approach that gives you the best of both worlds. If you've been trying to force yourself to go fully digital but something just isn't working, you're about to understand exactly why.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• The neuroscience behind why handwriting creates deeper retention than typing
• How motor memory and spatial anchoring help you remember better
• Why paper reduces distractions and helps you prioritize information
• When digital tools actually win and when to use them strategically
• The hybrid approach that combines the brain benefits of both methods

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Your boss just dropped three more projects on your already overflowing desk. When you express concern, you're told to "just be grateful for the opportunity."

Your to-do list would take 42 hours to complete, but you only have 20 hours available this week. A productivity guru tells you "you can do anything if you just stay positive" and that positive thinking will make everything magically fall into place.

You're drowning in overwhelm, but everyone around you keeps saying you just need to "choose joy" and "focus on abundance."

This isn't a mindset problem. It's a math problem. And toxic positivity in productivity culture is gaslighting you into thinking you're failing when the real issue is that you've been handed an impossible equation to solve.

In this episode, I'll cover:

• 3 toxic positivity messages keeping you stuck and the harm it causes
• What realistic optimism actually looks like
• The difference between being realistic versus making excuses
• 3 self-check questions to spot when you're caught in toxic positivity thinking
• Why setting boundaries based on reality isn't negative, it's honest

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If you've ever caught yourself saying "I'm so busy" like it's some kind of achievement, this episode is calling your name. Monica Virga Alborno, founder of Wanderwild Family Retreats and former Fortune 500 energy engineer, joins me to talk about why moms tend to wear busyness as a badge of honor and what it's actually costing us.

This isn't about adding another two-hour morning routine to your already packed schedule. Monica shares practical five-minute resets and why normalizing rest for our kids might be one of the most important things we do. Plus, you'll hear about her incredible family retreats that actually let moms vacation WITH their kids without the exhaustion that usually comes with it.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• Why we wear busyness as a badge of honor and how to break that cycle
• The difference between a "busy" day and a "full" day (and why it matters)
• Practical five-minute rituals to create spaciousness in your overwhelmed life
• How living abroad shifted Monica's perspective on American mom culture
• Why asking for help doesn't make you lazy or less capable
• What family retreats that welcome children can teach us about slowing down

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www.wanderwildfamilyretreats.com

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When did we all collectively decide that December 31st gets to define whether we succeeded or failed this year? December 31st is just a day. It's not a final exam, it's not a measure of your worth, and it definitely doesn't get to be the weapon that determines if you had a good year or not.

Right now, your inbox and social feeds are probably flooding with "finish strong" messaging. And if you're like most women I work with, you're looking at your goals, trying to enjoy the holidays, and feeling behind. But what if the problem isn't you? In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly what's happening with this toxic messaging and what you can do instead to actually feel good about your year.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• Why December 31st isn't actually a report card for your year
• The problem with "finish strong" messaging and why I refuse to participate
• What steady state planning is and how it's different from sprinting to deadlines
• Why moving a goal date doesn't make you a failure
• How to look at your year without tying everything to one arbitrary date

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If your mornings feel like a logistical nightmare and every week brings new arguments over the same unsolved problems, you're not alone. Between school pickups, work meetings, and trying to keep everyone on schedule, it's easy for families to fall into patterns of conflict and power struggles. But what if there was a proven, neuroscience-backed system that could reduce fighting, build connection, and actually teach your kids (and spouse) problem-solving skills?

In this episode, I'm sitting down with Tia Graham, a Certified Chief Happiness Officer, bestselling author, and expert in the science of happiness. Tia shares the collaborative problem-solving method that transformed her own family, especially when traditional parenting tactics weren't working.

Whether you're dealing with morning meltdowns, bedtime battles, or recurring disagreements with your partner, this framework will help you stop the cycle of frustration and start building stronger, more connected relationships at home.

In This Episode, We'll Cover:

• Why traditional parenting methods (rewards, consequences, timeouts) often make things worse
• The three-step collaborative problem-solving framework
• How to identify unsolved problems versus focusing on behaviors
• The importance of letting solutions be a compromise, not all your way

Connect with Tia:

www.tiagraham.com

www.instagram.com/tiaegraham

www.linkedin.com/in/tiagraham

Overcoming mom guilt resource: www.tiagraham.com/overcoming-guilt

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You've made the plan. You felt good about it. But now you're staring at it, not doing it, and beating yourself up for lacking willpower or discipline. Here's the truth: there's no planner, app, or productivity hack that's going to make you follow through. The real breakthrough happens when you stop asking others what you're doing wrong and start asking yourself the right question instead.

In this episode, I'm breaking down why you're not following through on your plans and walking you through the exact question you need to ask yourself (and only yourself) to finally get unstuck. Because the answer isn't external. It's already inside you.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• Why asking others for help with follow-through is the wrong question
• The one question that changes everything about execution
• Common reasons we avoid doing what we planned (and what to do about them)
• How to make intentional choices instead of guilt-driven ones
• Why motivation won't save you

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If someone asked you right now what your time is worth, could you answer them? Most women can't. And that's a problem because when we don't know our worth, we make decisions from guilt and obligation instead of strategy and self-respect. We say yes to things that drain us, we hold onto tasks someone else could handle, and we feel guilty about investing in help that would actually transform our lives. Whether you're managing a household, running a business, or doing both, understanding the actual economic value of your time changes everything about how you show up and what you prioritize.

In this episode, I'm walking you through two powerful exercises that will completely shift how you see your time. First, we're calculating what it would cost to outsource all the caregiving and household work you're currently doing (spoiler: it's probably over $200,000 a year). Then, if you're a business owner, I'm showing you exactly how to figure out your real hourly rate so you can make smarter decisions about where to spend your time and money. This isn't about guilt. It's about getting clear on your value so you can finally make decisions that honor it.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• Why the caregiving and household work you do is worth over $200,000 annually
• How to calculate the economic value of replacing everything you do at home
• The exact formula for determining your actual hourly rate as a business owner
• Why knowing these numbers changes your decisions about outsourcing and investing in help
• How to stop making choices from guilt and start making them from strategy

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"ADHD is a superpower."

I used to say that too. I was coached to tell my daughter that her ADHD brain was special, powerful, a gift. But when Kristen Carder said "Actually, no it's not, and that's okay," something clicked for me. Because here's what we don't talk about: telling someone who's struggling just to get out of bed on time that their brain is a superpower? That can feel like toxic positivity wrapped up in a bow. It dismisses the very real daily struggles that come with ADHD.

This conversation with Kristen, certified life coach and host of the I Have ADHD Podcast, completely shifted how I understand ADHD procrastination and motivation. If you've ever beat yourself up for procrastinating on the things you care about most, if you've ever wondered why you can't just find the motivation to do what you know you need to do, or if you love someone with ADHD and want to actually understand what they're going through, this episode is going to matter. Kristen gets real about why procrastination has nothing to do with laziness, why motivation is basically useless, and how building emotional resilience is the actual key to getting things done. This one's important, friends.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• Why the "ADHD is a superpower" narrative can actually be harmful and what empowers people instead
• The truth about ADHD procrastination
• Why waiting for motivation is a trap and what to fuel your actions with instead
• Why the right things in life almost always feel terrible and that's completely normal

Connect with Kristen:

Website: www.ihaveadhd.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/i.have.adhd.podcast

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@i.have.adhd.podcast

Podcast: www.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-have-adhd-podcast/id1446874607

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You know that feeling when you create the perfect plan for your week, and then by Tuesday everything has already fallen apart? Maybe your boss changed priorities, your kid got sick, or three unexpected things landed on your plate. So you tell yourself planning is pointless and just stop doing it altogether. The planning systems you've been taught were never designed for the life you're living.

Most planning advice out there assumes you're working with a perfect week. But you're not living in a perfect world. Your life has turbulence built into it, and that's not your fault. In this episode, I'm breaking down why traditional planning fails women with unpredictable lives, and I'm teaching you how to create plans that actually work with your reality instead of pretending next week will magically be different.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• Why traditional planning systems fail women with unpredictable lives
• The pilot analogy that changes everything about how you view planning
• How to create an "emergency fund" with your time (not white space)
• Why abandoning planning means abandoning control of your destination
• The exact mindset shift that lets you plan for turbulence instead of perfection

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You're not failing at daily planning. Daily planning is failing you.

If you're a working mom who wakes up, looks at your calendar, makes your to-do list, and then spends the entire day feeling like you're perpetually behind, this episode is going to explain exactly why. The problem isn't that you're bad at time management or that you need to try harder. The problem is that daily planning keeps you trapped in a constant state of reaction, scrambling to put out fires and crossing off urgent tasks while your longer-term goals collect dust. And when life throws you a curveball (because it will), everything falls apart.

When you're a working mom, disruptions don't just steal an hour. The school calls at 10 AM with a sick kid? That's your entire afternoon gone. There's no space in a daily plan to absorb that kind of pivot without staying up until midnight trying to catch up. The good news? There's a better way to plan that actually works for the realities of your life. And once you understand why daily planning is mathematically designed to fail you, everything is going to click into place.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• Why daily planning traps working moms in constant reaction mode
• The math problem that makes daily planning impossible for caregivers
• What happens when disruptions steal hours, not minutes, from your day
• Why you always feel behind (and why it's not your fault)
• The planning shift that finally gives you space to breathe and pivot

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We're talking about something we've never really covered here on the podcast: brain health. This is a newer field where a lot of the research just isn't very mainstream yet, but the findings are incredible. I brought in Dr. Holly Bardutz, a brain researcher at the University of Regina, to break down what brain health actually means and why it matters for those of us dealing with overwhelm and stress.

One of the biggest takeaways I want you to get from this episode is that you can improve the health of your brain every single day, even when you're overwhelmed, even when you're stressed out. You don't need to find three hours a day to make progress on this. You can actually integrate brain health practices into everyday living, and Holly's going to show you exactly how. This conversation completely changed how I think about my brain, and I can't wait for you to hear what small changes you can start putting in place today.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• Why stress isn't always the enemy (and how it can actually help your brain)
• The five key lifestyle factors that directly impact your brain health
• Simple daily habits that build brain reserve and improve cognitive function
• Why you can make new brain cells your entire life (yes, even now)
• How to challenge your brain without adding more to your to-do list

Connect with Holly at www.bardutzbrainhealth.com

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How much of your week do you actually spend sitting in meetings? If you're like most people, it's probably way more than you'd like. In fact, I once worked with a company that discovered over 40% of their salary budget was going toward people sitting in conference rooms. Not building products, not serving customers, just meeting. And here's the kicker: most of those meetings didn't even need to happen.

Today I'm breaking down the five meeting rules that can help you reclaim your productivity, protect your energy, and finally stop feeling like your calendar is controlling your life. Whether you're the person scheduling meetings or the one drowning in back-to-back calls, this episode will show you how to make meetings work for you instead of against you.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• Why meetings cost way more than just time on your calendar
• The difference between a manager's schedule and a maker's schedule
• Five meeting rules that will transform your productivity
• How to tell if you actually need to be in a meeting
• Why not being invited to meetings is actually a gift

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If you've been hearing buzz about Cal Newport's new book "Slow Productivity" and wondering if it's worth your time, this episode is for you. I'm breaking down the three core principles of slow productivity and sharing my honest take on how they apply to real life, especially for those of us juggling work and caregiving responsibilities.

Cal's framework offers a different approach to the "hustle harder" culture we're all drowning in. Whether you're a consultant, writer, researcher, or anyone whose job involves deep thinking and creating, understanding slow productivity could shift how you approach your workday. Let's dig into what slow productivity really means and how to think about it in the context of your actual life.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• The three core principles of slow productivity and how they work
• Why conventional time management fails knowledge workers (and everyone else)
• How to do fewer things without your boss thinking you're slacking
• The reality of working at a natural pace when life is unpredictable
• What to consider if you're a primary caregiver reading this book
• My take on obsessing over quality without falling into perfectionism

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If you're a woman who constantly puts everyone else first, this episode is going to hit differently.

You know that feeling when you look at your calendar and realize you're not even on it? When every single time slot is filled with obligations to others, and the thought of prioritizing yourself feels selfish or impossible? Today's conversation with Erin Gallagher, author of the new book Hype Women, is going to challenge everything you've been taught about selflessness and what it's costing you.

Erin is sharing five powerful shifts that women can make today to start serving themselves first. And here's the truth bomb: when you're constantly being selfless, you're not just robbing yourself. You're robbing everyone around you from experiencing the truest, most present version of who you are. This isn't about adding more to your plate or earning the right to take care of yourself. It's about understanding that prioritizing yourself is the foundation for everything else to work.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• The real question to ask yourself: Are you even on your own list?
• Why changing the order matters more than adding yourself to the calendar
• How to communicate your priorities without feeling guilty or defensive
• The universe's test when you start prioritizing yourself (and how to pass it)
• What happens when your kids see you choosing yourself first

Connect with Erin and purchase her new book Hype Women: www.hypewomen.com

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Today I'm sitting down with personal transformation strategist Monique Rhodes for a conversation that might surprise you, but one I think every woman juggling multiple responsibilities needs to hear. We're diving deep into what happiness actually is, and why so many of us who seem to "have it all together" still feel empty inside.

Monique's story is incredible. She went from attempting suicide at 19 to now living at a "9 out of 10" happiness level almost every single day, and she's helped thousands of people worldwide transform their relationship with joy and fulfillment. She brings a unique blend of neuroscience and soul-centered wisdom that makes this topic both practical and profound. If you've ever wondered why productivity and achievement aren't filling that deeper need for contentment, this conversation will be eye-opening.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• What happiness actually looks like (it's not constant joy)
• The toxic positivity trap and why it's making things worse
• A neuroscience-backed method for processing emotions in 90 seconds
• How we've been conditioned to earn love through our actions
• Why external circumstances don't determine your happiness

Connect with Monique:

• www.moniquerhodes.com
• www.instagram.com/moniquerhodesofficial
• www.facebook.com/moniquerhodesofficial
• www.youtube.com/@MoniqueRhodesOfficial
• www.linkedin.com/in/moniquerhodesofficial

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What if I told you that building a successful business doesn't require working 80-hour weeks or waking up at 4 AM? Today I'm sharing something I've never broken down in this much detail before: the complete six-year journey of building The Pink Bee, including all the messy, real numbers and decisions that got us here.

Spoiler alert: I built this business without the overwhelm, without the burnout, and definitely without sacrificing sleep. If you've ever felt like you're failing at running your business or that you can't grow something meaningful without sacrificing your boundaries, I promise this episode will change how you think about what's possible.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• The real revenue and profit numbers from 2019 to 2025
• Key operational decisions that allowed sustainable growth
• Why I shut down the most profitable part of my business
• How boundaries and core values guided every major decision
• The five things I attribute to our success trajectory

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What I saw on Shark Tank the other week perfectly illustrated the toxic business myths that are burning women out left and right. A college student with impeccable numbers and a highly profitable business didn't land a deal (not because his business wasn't amazing, but because he wasn't "hustling" enough). He was still in school, which meant he wasn't sacrificing everything, and that somehow made him less worthy of investment. Meanwhile, another couple with terrible numbers got a deal because they were broke and sleeping in garages.

Friends, we need to talk about this.

If you're a woman who's also a caregiver, these lies hit differently. When conventional business wisdom tells you that real entrepreneurs sacrifice everything, work 80-hour weeks, and achieve overnight success, it's sending a subtle message: you can't do this. But here's the truth... those are complete myths, and I'm living proof that there's another way to build a successful business without burning yourself out.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• Why the "sacrifice everything" mentality is toxic for women entrepreneurs
• The overnight success lie that's setting unrealistic expectations
• The two-option growth trap that leads to burnout and plateaus
• How these myths are causing women to close profitable businesses
• Why conventional business advice fails women (especially caregivers)

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Tired of family meetings that end with eye rolls, groans, and everyone feeling worse than when you started? You're not alone. Most families approach these conversations all wrong, turning them into lecture sessions or crisis management instead of the connection and coordination tools they're meant to be.

In this episode, I'm joined by Christy Keating, founder of The Heartful Parent Collective and licensed attorney turned parent coach. Christy shares why most family meetings fail and the mindset shifts that make all the difference. We dive into the biggest misconceptions about family meetings, signs your family could benefit from them, and how to get started without the resistance.

In This Episode, We'll Cover:

• Why traditional family meetings feel like punishment to everyone involved
• Signs your family could benefit from regular meetings beyond calendar coordination
• How to introduce the concept to skeptical family members
• The appreciation practice you can start today at your dinner table
• Why every family needs regular communication rhythms (just like workplace teams)

Connect with Christy:

www.theheartfulparent.com

www.facebook.com/TheHeartfulParent

www.instagram.com/theheartfulparent

www.linkedin.com/in/christy-keating-j-d-a993a3110/

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If you've ever wondered whether time management systems can work for someone with ADHD, this episode is essential listening. The truth is, most productivity advice out there wasn't designed with neurodivergent brains in mind, and that's why so many women with ADHD feel like they're failing at systems that simply weren't built for them.

I'm joined by Meghan Brown-Enyia, an ADHD coach and social worker who specializes in helping women with ADHD thrive in their careers. Meghan breaks down what ADHD actually is (and isn't), why traditional productivity methods often backfire, and shares practical strategies that honor how the ADHD brain actually works. Whether you have ADHD yourself, live with someone who does, or work with neurodivergent colleagues, this conversation will transform how you think about productivity and planning.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• What ADHD really is and how it shows up differently in women
• Why "just time block everything" doesn't work for ADHD brains
• The difference between predictable and unpredictable tasks
• How to work with time blindness instead of fighting it
• The power of giving yourself permission to get distracted (with limits)
• When outsourcing might be your best productivity tool

Connect with Meghan:

www.adhdatwork.co

www.instagram.com/adhdatwork

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Sound familiar? You finish a crazy busy month thinking "next month will be easier," then you flip your calendar page and your heart sinks. Next month looks just as packed, or worse.

If you're stuck in this cycle, the problem isn't your weekly planning skills. You're missing the roadmap that actually prevents you from getting overbooked in the first place. Most women think the solution is better daily routines or time-blocking, but that's like trying to fix a leaky roof with a bigger bucket.

The real issue? You've never been taught how to do strategic annual planning that integrates your real life with your goals and dreams.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• Why "just in time living" keeps you constantly overbooked
• The 4 ways annual planning prevents monthly overwhelm
• How to stop everything from feeling urgent and important
• Why breathing room and catch-up time aren't the same thing
• How to integrate your real life with your goals (so you stop choosing between them)

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My dream for 2026 is to hire something called a household manager, but I honestly knew very little about what that actually meant or how it worked. So naturally, I had to bring on an expert to help me (and you!) figure this whole thing out. Kelly Hubbell, founder of Sage Haus, walked me through everything from what a household manager actually does to the real costs involved.

Spoiler alert: it's way more affordable than I thought! If you've ever felt like you need to duplicate yourself, or if you're spending 20+ hours a week just managing one kid's appointments like I did recently, this conversation is going to be a game-changer.

Kelly breaks down exactly why this isn't just for wealthy families and how you can start small with just a few hours per week. This is the kind of support that takes over both the mental and physical load that's been weighing you down. I'm actively exploring this for our family, and after this conversation, I think you might be too.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• What a household manager actually does and how they differ from cleaners or nannies
• Real costs and budget-friendly ways to start with just 6-12 hours per week
• How to navigate partner resistance and privacy concerns when hiring help
• The step-by-step process of finding and vetting the right household manager
• Why this solution works for families at every income level and life stage

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• www.sagehaus.com
• www.linkedin.com/in/kellyhubbell
• www.instagram.com/mysagehaus

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Your goal planning isn't failing because you're not disciplined enough. It's failing because you're walking straight into these three hidden traps. If you've ever found that old goal-setting journal from January and felt that sickening pit in your stomach, there's a reason why. Most women abandon their long-term plans by March, but it's not because they lack willpower. It's because traditional planning approaches set them up for failure from day one.

In this episode, I'm breaking down the three most common long-term planning traps that keep women stuck in cycles of setting intentions, getting overwhelmed, and giving up. More importantly, I'm showing you exactly how to avoid these traps so your next planning session actually leads to real progress on what matters most to you.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• The three hidden traps that sabotage long-term planning success
• Why traditional planning approaches fail women specifically
• The two essential one-page tools I use to stay on track all year
• How to create a realistic roadmap that works with your real life
• Why October is the strategic time for annual planning (not January)

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You're crushing your to-do list, checking off task after task, but by 3 PM you feel like you've been hit by a truck. Sound familiar? That was my guest Heather Chauvin's reality until a stage 4 cancer diagnosis in 2013 changed everything.

As a mom of three boys and a new business owner, Heather was in the thick of juggling it all. She was getting things done, hitting deadlines, and managing everything on her plate. But she was also completely burned out, resentful, and running on fumes with an internal ache that this wasn't sustainable. Her cancer diagnosis became an unexpected teacher, showing her that there's a whole other layer to how we manage our time and energy.

Today, Heather shares what she discovered about energetic time management and why asking "How do I want to feel?" might be more powerful than asking "What do I need to do?"

In This Episode, We Cover:

• Why energy management works alongside your planning system
• How to spot invisible energy drains in your daily life
• Why women automatically shrink themselves (and how to stop)
• The simple question that changes how you make decisions
• What alignment actually feels like in real life
• How to stop doing emotional work for other people

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Website: heatherchauvin.com

Emotionally Uncomfortable Podcast: heatherchauvin.com/podcast

Instagram: instagram.com/heatherchauvin_

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Back to school season hits every August and September like a freight train. New schedules, earlier wake-ups, lunch packing, school supplies... suddenly you're drowning in chaos before you've even figured out what works.

Most parents take one of two approaches: either wing it completely or try to map out every detail before school starts. Both are recipes for disaster. There's a better way that doesn't involve losing your sanity or creating impossible expectations.

In this episode, I'm sharing the two specific strategies I use every single back to school season (and why the order matters). These aren't complicated systems or overwhelming checklists. They're simple, strategic approaches that help you create sustainable routines while staying calm during those crucial first two weeks.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• The biggest mistake parents make in those first two weeks of school
• Why most back to school routines fail before they even start
• My secret weapon for staying calm during the morning chaos
• How to collect the right data to set yourself up for success all year
• Simple tweaks that make the difference between surviving and thriving

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Juggling seven different lists for work, home, kids, and everything else? No wonder you can't figure out what to prioritize. When you're bouncing between multiple lists trying to decide what's most important, your brain goes into decision fatigue overdrive and suddenly everything feels urgent and overwhelming.

Here's the truth: the problem isn't that you're bad at prioritizing. The problem is that multiple lists are working against your brain's natural decision-making process. Today I'm sharing the simple shift that will transform how you approach your never-ending to-do lists and finally give you clarity on what actually matters.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• Why multiple lists create decision fatigue and make everything feel urgent
• The hidden psychology behind why separate lists sabotage productivity
• When you actually need two lists vs. one (there's a specific rule for this)
• How to reframe your relationship with long lists so they don't overwhelm you
• The master backlog system that eliminates prioritization confusion

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If you're a parent of a highly sensitive child, you know that planning a simple trip to the park can feel like orchestrating a military operation. What looks like a fun family outing can quickly turn into hours of repeated questions, worst-case scenario planning, and emotional meltdowns before you even leave the house.

In this episode, parenting expert Rachel Bailey joins me to share why traditional planning approaches often backfire with sensitive kids and what actually works instead. Rachel explains how sensitive children's brains are wired to assume threats in unpredictable situations, which is why your child might ask "What if I break my arm?" when you mention going somewhere new for the first time. You'll discover practical strategies for creating the structure and predictability these kids crave without letting trip planning take over your entire life.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• Why sensitive kids assume the worst when facing unpredictable situations
• How to identify your child's specific triggers from past experiences
• Creating "when/then" plans that help kids manage discomfort in new situations
• The three essential elements every trip needs
• How to handle the 176th repetition of the same question without losing your mind
• Planning transitions both TO and FROM events and travel
• Deciding which experiences are worth the extra effort and which to skip

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www.rachel-bailey.com

www.youtube.com/c/rachelbailey

www.rachel-bailey.com/podcast

www.facebook.com/groups/RachelBailey

instagram.com/rachelbaileyparenting

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When you're navigating grief, job loss, divorce, or any major life disruption, the last thing you need is pressure to maintain your normal productivity levels. Yet so many women beat themselves up because they "just can't get it all done anymore" during these difficult seasons. The truth is, you're not supposed to be getting it all done right now, and it's time to completely rewrite the rules of how you manage your time during grief and major life changes.

Society subtly tries to time-box our grief with limited bereavement policies and expectations to "bounce back" after a week or two. But grief doesn't work on anyone else's timeline, and your planning system needs to flex with your reality, not fight against it. In this episode, I share the simple three-step approach I used during my own season of profound grief, plus practical strategies for honoring your energy levels while letting go of perfectionist expectations.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• Why you're not supposed to "get it all done" during grief
• The three-step weekly planning process for difficult seasons
• How to assess commitments honestly without guilt
• Why you can't go back to your "old normal" (and why that's okay)
• Practical ways to lower the bar and ask for help

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Picture this: it's a random Tuesday in July, Christmas music is blasting, and you're spending the entire day baking holiday cookies with your kids. Sounds crazy? This simple tradition has become one of my most effective holiday stress-busting strategies. If December always feels like a chaotic scramble of baking, crafting, and endless to-dos, you're going to love this completely unserious approach to a very serious problem.

What started as a way to bring back the joy in holiday traditions has transformed into a strategic planning method that saves me hours during the busy holiday season. By doing holiday prep work when I actually have time and mental space, I've turned stressful December obligations back into the fun family activities they were meant to be. This isn't just about cookies. It's about thinking strategically and giving your future self the gift of a more relaxed holiday season.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• Why December traditions become overwhelming (and how to fix it)
• How to choose which holiday activities work best for summer prep
• Strategic freezing and storage tips for holiday baking
• The planning mindset that prevents reactive holiday scrambling
• How this approach breaks up summer monotony while solving December stress

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Picture this: It's Sunday night, you're winding down from dinner, and your teen casually mentions they need supplies for a project due tomorrow. Sound familiar?

If you've been frustrated watching your capable kid struggle to stay on top of their school schedule, here's some relief: it's not because they're lazy or procrastinating. The transition from elementary school's single-teacher environment to juggling seven different teachers is like going from having one boss to managing seven different jobs with seven different communication styles - and no one teaches them how to handle this massive shift.

Add in extracurriculars, family time, and basic teenage needs for downtime, and it's no wonder our kids feel overwhelmed. The good news? There's a planning approach specifically designed for students that actually works.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• Why the transition to multiple teachers creates planning chaos for students
• The two major mistakes most student planners make
• How to reduce friction at home around homework and deadlines
• The four essential planning levels every student needs to master
• A new solution specifically designed for overwhelmed students and families

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• TOP Student Planner: https://www.megansumrell.com/student

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You're doing everything "right" with your calendar. You've left white space, you're not booking every minute from sunup to sundown, and you're following all the expert advice about avoiding overcommitment. So why do you still feel like you never have any time for yourself?

If this sounds painfully familiar, you're not alone. The truth is, most women are unknowingly lumping four completely different types of time into their "white space," and it's sabotaging any chance of actually having guilt-free downtime. Today, I'm breaking down exactly what's happening and how to fix it so your white space can finally work the way it's supposed to.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• The 4 hidden time categories secretly living in your white space
• Why buffer time isn't actually free time (and how to plan for it properly)
• How to protect your personal time from being hijacked by productivity mode
• The "uncertainty budget" concept that prevents last-minute chaos
• Simple planning strategies that create real, guilt-free downtime

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If you’ve ever said yes to something you didn’t want to do just to avoid disappointing someone, this episode is for you.

I’m joined by Michelle Gauthier, a life coach and host of the Overwhelmed Working Woman podcast, for a real conversation about people pleasing. We talk about why it’s so hard to say no, how it shows up in ways you might not even notice, and what to do when you’re tired of stretching yourself too thin.

Michelle shares her Love and Fit Test, a simple two-question tool you can use anytime to check in with yourself before committing to something. If you’re ready to protect your time and energy without the guilt, this is the mindset shift you’ve been looking for.

In This Episode, We Talk About:

• What people pleasing really looks like
• The two-question Love and Fit Test you can use right away
• How to say no without overexplaining
• Why shorter responses are often more respectful
• What starts to change when you make choices that actually fit your life

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• Website: www.michellegauthier.com
• Instagram: @michellegauthiercoaching
• Overwhelmed Working Woman Podcast: www.michellegauthier.com/podcast

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Ever scroll through social media and feel like you're already behind before 8 AM because some successful "guru" claims they've already crushed half a day's work? Well, I'm about to pull back the curtain on one of these claims.

There's a specific productivity claim making the rounds from speaker Ed Mylett that he swears by: fitting three full days into one 24-hour period.

Sounds too good to be true? That's because it is. Today I'm breaking down why this approach (and others like it) might actually be working against you, and what you should focus on instead.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• Why Ed Mylett's "three days in one" approach isn't realistic for most women
• The real math behind popular "time manipulation" claims
• Why certain productivity hacks ignore how women's bodies actually work
• What to do when you feel behind because of social media productivity pressure
• A better approach to managing your time and energy

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If you feel like you can’t get through a single task without being interrupted, you are not imagining it. Whether it is your phone lighting up, your kids asking for something the moment you sit down, or your brain suddenly reminding you of a dozen random things, interruptions are everywhere.

In this episode, I am breaking down the two biggest types of interruptions that derail your day. One comes from the outside, the other from inside your own head. I will walk you through how to identify both and share practical, easy-to-use strategies to help you finally create space for focused work time.

In This Episode, I’ll Cover:

• The difference between external and internal interruptions
• Why women are interrupted more often, both at home and at work
• A simple visual cue that helps reduce interruptions instantly
• A two-minute brain-clearing technique that helps quiet mental clutter

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If you’re a mom who’s ever found yourself wondering, “Why am I doing all the things and still feeling stuck?”, this episode is for you.

I’m joined by Dr. Anne Welsh, a therapist and executive coach who works with working mothers navigating the identity shift that happens when your ambition meets the reality of motherhood. We’re digging into something she calls the ambition paradox—that feeling when you’re chasing all the right goals but still don’t feel fulfilled.

This conversation is packed with validation, practical insight, and one of the best analogies I’ve ever heard for how to clean out all the “shoulds” and expectations we carry as women and moms.

In This Episode, We Talk About:

• What the ambition paradox is and why so many mothers fall into it
• The invisible identity shift that happens when you become a mom
• Why chasing “success” can sometimes pull you further from what matters
• How to figure out what’s truly yours and what’s been put on you
• What can shift when you start living from a place of alignment, not fear

Connect with Dr. Anne Welsh:

• Website: drannewelsh.com
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/drannewelsh
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drannewelsh

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If summer has ever left you feeling torn between being the “fun mom” and the “productive mom,” you are not alone. That internal tug-of-war between enjoying the moment and keeping your life on track can quickly turn summer into a season of guilt, stress, and burnout.

In this episode, I’m sharing one of my favorite seasonal strategies, A Days and B Days, to help you enjoy summer and stay on top of what matters most. This simple system gives you a way to be fully present with your family without letting your priorities slip through the cracks.

Whether you’re running a business, managing a household, or both, this episode will show you how to approach summer with intention, so you can enjoy it as much as your kids do.

In This Episode, I’ll Walk You Through:

• What A Days, B Days, and even C Days actually are
• Why this system helps reduce guilt, stress, and resentment
• How to customize your summer schedule to fit your family and your responsibilities
• How communication and rhythm make this work (and keep it sustainable all summer)
• A few examples from my own summer planning that might inspire your own

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I’ll be the first to tell you, I love AI. I use it almost every day to support my work and personal life. But when it comes to planning your time, it is important to know where AI fits and where it doesn't.

After diving deep into several popular AI planning platforms, I am sharing the five major pitfalls I uncovered. These challenges are especially important to understand if you are balancing work, family, caregiving, and the realities of daily life. In this episode, you will hear why AI planning tools can actually create more overwhelm and where AI can truly support your planning in a helpful way.

In This Episode, We’ll Cover:

• Why your digital calendar will never be "smart enough" to run your life
• How AI planning tools make decisions without understanding what actually matters
• The danger of letting a tool prioritize your time without your input
• Why unpredictability and real-life pivots break AI’s logic
• The one way I do recommend using AI to support your planning

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When we think about retirement, most of the conversation centers around finances. But what if that’s only part of the story? In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Monique Rhodes to talk about the part of retirement planning no one’s really talking about...the emotional and mental transition.

Monique shares why so many women hit retirement age and find themselves feeling lost, disconnected, or even invisible, despite doing everything they were “supposed” to. Together, we unpack the loss of structure, identity, and purpose that can come when careers end and roles shift and how to intentionally plan for what comes next.

Whether retirement is around the corner or years away, this conversation is filled with perspective-shifting insight and gentle encouragement to start thinking about the whole picture—your time, your joy, your relationships, and your purpose.

In This Episode, We Talk About:

• Why financial planning isn’t enough to feel fulfilled in retirement
• The identity shift that can leave women feeling untethered
• The emotional toll of losing everyday social connections
• How to start building a meaningful post-retirement life before you get there

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• www.facebook.com/moniquerhodesofficial
• www.instagram.com/moniquerhodesofficial
• Free Training on How to Design a Retirement Rich in Purpose, Connection & Happiness: https://theretirementroadmapacademy.com

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Working motherhood is one of the greatest juggling acts there is—and if you’re feeling like one dropped ball could send everything crashing down, you’re not alone. In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Armstrong, seasoned marketing executive, author, and mom, to talk about what it actually looks like to navigate a full-time career while raising kids—and how to do it in a way that’s sustainable, intentional, and aligned with what matters most.

Sarah brings not just wisdom from her book, The Art of the Juggling Act, but decades of real-life experience. From setting clear boundaries at work (and communicating them without guilt), to putting her laptop away on purpose, to giving herself permission to shift her work hours around her family, this conversation is packed with honest reflections and practical strategies.

In This Episode, We Talk About:

• Why communicating your boundaries is just as important as setting them
• How to manage “Grace time” (and what that really means)
• What transference of hours looks like and how it supports working moms
• Why removing your laptop and phone from view can shift your presence at home
• How small intentional shifts add up to feeling more in control

Grab Sarah's book, The Art of the Juggling Act, at https://shorturl.at/MRc33

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• www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-madden-armstrong
• www.thejugglingact.com

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We all know we can’t live outside our financial means, right? But have you ever stopped to consider that the same is true for your time?

In this episode, I’m introducing the concept of living outside your time means—a sneaky trap that leads so many women to believe they have a time management problem, when really… It’s just a math issue. You’re trying to fit more into your days and weeks than they can actually hold. And no amount of productivity hacks or color-coded calendars can fix that.

I’ll show you how to recognize when you’ve hit that limit, and walk you through three simple but powerful steps to get back within your time means—so you can stop overcommitting, start planning realistically, and actually feel in control of your week.

This episode is your permission slip to stop trying to “make it all fit” and start planning in a way that reflects your real life—and your real capacity.

In This Episode, We’ll Explore:

• Why the problem isn’t you—it’s the math
• How to figure out your true time “budget” each week
• What to do when your task list doesn’t fit your available time
• Three key filters to help you decide what doesn’t make the cut (without guilt)

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• Want to learn how to calculate your time budget and plan with clarity? Join my TOP Bootcamp: thetopbootcamp.com

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You’re doing all the things. The calendar is full, the to-do list is moving, and yet—you’re still feeling overwhelmed, scattered, and completely drained. Sound familiar? You might be paying the Divided Attention Tax without even realizing it.

In this episode, I’m unpacking what the Divided Attention Tax really is, how it shows up in your day-to-day life, and most importantly, what it’s quietly costing you—both in time and energy. From multitasking to mental overload to nonstop context switching, we’re talking through the hidden habits that are zapping your focus and leaving you feeling tapped out… even when everything technically gets done.

If you’ve ever caught yourself jumping from task to task, constantly thinking through a mental checklist, or wondering why you’re so tired all the time—this episode will help you finally name it, understand it, and take control of it.

In This Episode, We’ll Explore:

• The four ways divided attention sneaks into your day
• How task switching, context switching, and multitasking affect your brain
• The real reason you feel exhausted even when your list is complete
• What you can start doing today to reclaim your time and energy

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When was the last time you did something just for fun—with no goals, no pressure, and no productivity attached? If you can’t think of an answer, you’re not alone. So many women struggle to have hobbies, and today, we’re going to talk about why.

We often blame a lack of time, but the real reason goes much deeper. In this episode, I’m sharing a personal experience that made me realize how easily we turn hobbies into obligations—whether it’s setting unnecessary goals, feeling pressure to be “good” at something, or even turning a hobby into a side hustle.

If you’ve ever caught yourself turning a hobby into another to-do list item, this conversation will help you take a step back and rethink how you approach fun, creativity, and time for yourself—without guilt.

In This Episode, We’ll Explore:

• Why women struggle to do things just for fun
• How hobbies slowly turn into side hustles or productivity goals
• The mindset shift you need to truly enjoy a hobby guilt-free
• Three things you must do to break free from the pressure to “achieve”

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If you feel like you’re the one keeping track of everything—from doctor’s appointments to school forms to remembering what’s in the fridge—you’re not imagining it. The mental load is real, and for most women, it’s overwhelming.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Morgan Cutlip, a psychologist and relationship expert, to talk about why the mental load falls so heavily on women and, more importantly, how to start sharing it with your partner—without the resentment.

In This Episode, We’ll Explore:

• What the mental load actually is and why women carry more of it
• How unspoken expectations create invisible responsibilities
• Why simply asking for “help” isn’t the answer—and what to do instead
• Real-life strategies to rebalance household and family responsibilities

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• Website: www.drmorgancutlip.com
• Instagram: @drmorgancutlip
• Pre-order A Better Share: https://shorturl.at/2HtXk

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I’ll admit it—I didn’t expect to love this book. But Feel Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal completely surprised me, and today, I’m breaking down why.

As a time management and productivity expert, I’ve read a lot of productivity books. And let’s be honest—most of them are written with men in mind, filled with rigid routines and advice that simply doesn’t work for women juggling careers, families, and everything in between. I went into this book skeptical, but what I found was a refreshing, realistic take on productivity that actually fits real life—especially if you struggle with procrastination, burnout, or feeling disconnected from how you spend your time.

In This Episode, We’ll Explore:

• The three-part framework of Feel Good Productivity and how it applies to women
• Why traditional productivity advice often fails for women (and how this book is different)
• My favorite takeaways and actionable tips for balancing productivity with real life
• Who I think should absolutely read this—and who might not need to

If you’ve ever felt like productivity books don’t take into account the mental load, caregiving, or constant demands on your time, this episode will show you a new way to think about productivity—one that prioritizes joy, energy, and real progress.

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• Feel-Good Productivity: How to Do More of What Matters to You: www.rb.gy/2izdlh
• Want to see more of my favorite books? Browse my Amazon recommendations: MeganSumrell.com/shop

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This episode is a little different from what we usually cover, but I know many of you have felt overwhelmed by tech when it comes to business. Whether you’ve thought about launching something new or already have a business but struggle with websites, email marketing, and all the tech headaches that come with it—this conversation is for you.

I’m sitting down with Becky Launder, a business owner, entrepreneur, and mom who saw a huge gap in the market and built a solution to fix it. We talk about how she juggles business and family, why so many new business owners get stuck on tech, and how her latest venture is making it easier than ever to create an online presence—without the stress.

In This Episode, We’ll Explore:

• Why tech overwhelm stops so many people from starting or growing a business
• The business Becky built to help simplify websites, email marketing, and more
• How she manages her time and boundaries while running multiple businesses
• The key systems and strategies that keep her from burning out

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www.ohmyhi.com
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www.instagram.com/beckylaunder

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At first, setting boundaries takes effort—you remind yourself to say no, protect your time, and stay firm. But what happens when boundaries stop feeling like work and just become who you are?

In this episode, I’m sharing a powerful shift that happens when boundaries become second nature. It’s the moment when you stop managing them and start living them—because they’re no longer just rules you follow, but a reflection of your standards and values.

If you’ve ever felt like setting boundaries is exhausting or something you constantly have to “work on,” this episode will show you what’s waiting for you on the other side.

In This Episode, We’ll Explore:

• The mindset shift that takes boundaries from effort to instinct
• How this transformation changes the way you make decisions
• What it really means to own your time and protect it without guilt
• Why this is the key to long-term control over your schedule

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You have the planner, the app, the fancy calendar… so why do you still feel overwhelmed? Here’s the truth: tools alone won’t get you organized—you need a system.

In this episode, I'm breaking down why planners and productivity apps don’t actually solve the problem of feeling overbooked and behind. I’ll walk you through the key differences between a tool and a system, how to tell if you’re missing a real planning system, and what every system needs to help you stay in control of your time.

In This Episode, We’ll Explore:

• The difference between planning tools and a true planning system
• Signs that your tools aren’t actually helping you stay organized
• Why you keep starting over (and how to stop the cycle)
• The five key pieces every planning system needs to work

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Do you feel like you’re constantly busy yet never making progress on the big goals or projects that matter most? Spoiler alert: your daily task list might be the problem.

While task lists feel productive in the moment, they often keep us trapped in short-term thinking and busywork—pushing those long-term projects further and further down the line.

In this episode, I’ll break down why task lists aren’t serving you when it comes to your big-picture goals and what you can do to fix it. With the right planning system, you can shift your focus, eliminate the overwhelm, and finally start moving the needle on what matters most. It’s time to stop rewriting the same tasks over and over and start creating plans that actually work!

In This Episode, We’ll Explore:

• Why task lists are focused on urgency, not progress
• How task lists create mental fatigue and keep you stuck
• The simple shift that ensures your big goals stay a priority
• How to plan your week in a way that eliminates the stress of daily to-do lists

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Ever find yourself completely drained by the end of the day, unable to make even the simplest decisions—like where to eat or what to tackle next? Or maybe you finally get a pocket of unexpected free time, but instead of using it productively, you waste half of it trying to figure out what to do? That, my friend, is decision fatigue, and it’s more than just feeling overwhelmed—it’s an actual mental drain that makes everyday life harder than it needs to be.

The good news? You don’t have to stay stuck in this cycle. Decision fatigue isn’t just about making too many choices—it’s about how we approach them. With the right systems in place, you can cut out unnecessary decision-making, free up mental energy, and feel more in control of your time.

In this episode, we’re diving into:

• Why decision fatigue happens (and how it’s not just in your head)
• The everyday choices that are secretly zapping your energy
• Simple planning strategies that eliminate unnecessary decisions
• How to make better, faster decisions—without the stress

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Have you ever stopped to wonder why you’re clinging to certain traditions—ones that might drain your joy, cause resentment, or leave you feeling trapped? What if you didn’t have to keep doing them?

In this episode, we’re diving into the emotional weight that some traditions carry and why it’s okay (and necessary) to rethink them. I’ll walk you through a simple four-step process to assess the traditions you’re upholding, decide what truly matters, and make space for traditions that bring joy instead of stress.

Whether it’s family gatherings, holiday routines, or yearly commitments, this conversation will help you align your life with what’s important to you—without guilt or explanation.

In This Episode, We’ll Explore:

• How to identify the traditions that might be creating hidden stress
• A four-step process to evaluate which traditions align with your life today
• Why it’s okay to let go of or tweak traditions that no longer serve you

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Do you have a goal to declutter and organize your home this year? If so, this episode is for you. Decluttering can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be.

In this episode, I share my proven 5-step system for making progress without the stress. Whether you’re focusing on a single room or your entire house, this straightforward method will help you get organized and stay motivated every step of the way. This system has worked for me and so many others, and I know it can work for you too. Get ready to feel lighter, more organized, and fully in control of your space.

What You’ll Learn:

• The first step to starting any decluttering project successfully
• Why planning your time is just as important as tackling the clutter
• How to keep momentum and avoid common pitfalls along the way

Mentioned in the episode:

• The Maximized Minimalist Podcast: https://www.katyjoywells.com/podcast-3141
• Episode 256: The Daily Reset to Ditch Clutter with Katy Wells
• Episode 188: Declutter Your Home & Mind: Expert Tips from Katy Wells

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If you’ve ever struggled with meditation or felt like you couldn’t “turn off” your brain, you’re not alone. But what if there’s a faster, simpler way to calm your mind and reset your energy? In this episode, I’m joined by Samantha Skelly, a leading expert in breathwork, to explore how this transformative practice can help you feel clear, calm, and focused in just three minutes.

Samantha shares her journey from overwhelm to alignment and explains why breathwork is a game-changing alternative to traditional meditation. Whether you’re a busy achiever, a chronic overthinker, or just looking for a quick way to de-stress, this episode will give you a powerful tool to create instant calm and clarity.

This is your invitation to breathe, reset, and take control of your energy—without the pressure of meditation.

What You’ll Learn:

• The science behind breathwork and why it’s so effective for calming the mind
• A step-by-step guide to a three-minute breathwork exercise you can try today
• How breathwork can transform transitions in your day and help you feel more grounded
• The difference between breathwork for relaxation and breathwork for transformation

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You may have heard about my One Notebook System, but did you know there’s a critical second part to making it work? In this episode, I’m diving into the processing method that turns this simple system into a powerhouse tool for staying organized and stress-free. Whether you’ve tried the One Notebook System or you’re just hearing about it, this episode will walk you through how to fully unlock its potential.

This system has helped over 15,000 women take control of their time and eliminate overwhelm. Ready to make it work for you? Tune in and take the first step toward mastering your One Notebook System.

In this episode, I cover:

• The three-step process for organizing your notebook’s contents
• How to determine your personal categories of information
• Why you only need a few tools to keep everything streamlined
• The importance of processing your notebook regularly to stay on top of your life

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Managing your time and schedule is essential—but what if there’s more to it than just getting things done? In this episode, I’m joined by Heather Chauvin, a coach who takes time management to a whole new level by connecting it to energy, emotions, and the way you truly want to feel. Together, we explore how asking one simple question—“Wouldn’t it be nice if…”—can help you align your time with your life in ways that feel fulfilling and sustainable.

Heather shares her journey from overwhelm and survival mode to living a “time-rich” life and introduces the concept of energetic time management. If you’re ready to rethink how you approach time and take steps toward feeling alive and aligned, this episode is for you.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to pair time management with emotional alignment for lasting results
• How to use the “Wouldn’t it be nice if…” question that can transform your priorities
• Why being time-rich starts with boundaries and small, intentional steps
• How to reconnect with what really matters in your life

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• Listen to the Emotionally Uncomfortable Podcast
• Visit her website: www.heatherchauvin.com
• Follow her on Instagram: www.instagram.com/heatherchauvin_
• Time Rich Reset Challenge: www.heatherchauvin.com/time

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Are you drowning in sticky notes, notebooks, and apps, trying to stay on top of everything? It might feel like you’re doing everything right, but what if those habits are actually making things harder? In this episode, I’m sharing the two most common organizational mistakes I see (and have made myself) that keep us stuck in overwhelm. The good news? There’s a simple fix, and it’s easier than you think.

If you’ve been trying to stay more organized and grounded this year but still feel like you’re spinning your wheels, this episode is for you.

We’ll explore:

• The two organization habits that sound helpful but aren’t
• How to simplify your systems without sacrificing effectiveness
• The “one notebook” solution that changes everything
• Why organization is about reducing stress, not just getting more done

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As the New Year begins, the urge to simplify, organize, and declutter hits hard. But if you’re not careful, you might end up creating more chaos than ease. In this episode, I’ll share two essential tips to help you truly simplify your life without adding stress or overwhelm.

Starting the New Year with a fresh perspective on simplification can set the tone for a more intentional, less overwhelming year. This episode will help you focus on what truly needs attention and avoid the traps of overcomplicating your life with unnecessary “solutions.” Before you grab that new planner, app, or storage system, tune in to learn how to make intentional choices that bring real ease into your life for 2025.

In this episode, I share:

• Why simplification can backfire and discover the common mistake people make when trying to simplify their lives
• The two essential questions you need to ask yourself before making any changes to your routines or systems this year.
• How to approach simplification in a way that creates lasting calm and clarity, not chaos.

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Have you ever felt like you’re your own worst enemy? Self-sabotage can creep in without us even realizing it, holding us back from the goals we work so hard to achieve. In this episode, I’m joined by Mindi Huebner, an intuitive mindset mastery expert and personal coach, to uncover the #1 symptom of self-sabotage—negative self-talk—and, more importantly, how to overcome it.

As we head into 2025, it’s time to stop holding ourselves back and start showing up as the best versions of ourselves. This episode will help you identify where self-sabotage might be hiding in your life and give you the tools to ditch it for good.

Episode Highlights:

• What self-sabotage really looks like
• The root of self-sabotage: Negative self-talk
• How to identify and reframe self-critical thoughts using powerful, intentional practices to retrain your brain and rebuild self-trust.
• Actionable steps and the timeline for rewiring those long-held beliefs.

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Unlock Your 24-Karat Success Podcast: www.mindihuebner.com/podcast

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As we step into a new year, conversations about goal-setting and time management are everywhere. But what if I told you that the key to unlocking your productivity isn’t working harder—or even working more? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing my secret weapon for staying creative, energized, and ahead in my work. Spoiler alert: It’s probably not what you think!

This episode will challenge the way you think about work, rest, and goal-setting.

Key Takeaways:

• Why traditional “output-focused” productivity is holding you back.
• The brain science behind creativity and problem-solving.
• How working less can lead to bigger breakthroughs.
• Practical tips to incorporate restorative time into your routine.

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Are you feeling like the relentless quest for purpose and goal-setting has become another overwhelming task on your to-do list? In this conversation, I sit down with Kate House, a health coach and host of the Live by Design Podcast, to introduce a fresh perspective. Kate shares her framework for creating “Goals with Soul”—a lighter, more feminine approach to setting meaningful, achievable aspirations. Together, we explore how to ease emotional overwhelm and redefine productivity and purpose.

Kate’s message will inspire you to stop chasing external validation and instead focus on what truly lights you up. Whether you're navigating the chaos of motherhood, a career pivot, or simply longing for a bit of space to reconnect with yourself, this episode will leave you empowered to take the next right step toward your unique harmony.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The four-part framework for “Goals with Soul” and how it differs from traditional goal-setting methods.
• Why focusing on 1% changes over time can lead to lasting transformation.
• Practical tips for reducing emotional overwhelm and caring for yourself in small, sustainable ways.
• How to reframe the idea of finding your purpose, so it feels empowering—not stressful.
• The importance of aligning your goals with the current season of your life.

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• Listen to the Live by Design Podcast
• Visit her website: www.mskatehouse.com
• Follow her on Instagram: www.instagram.com/mskatehouse
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Hey entrepreneur! Ready to set your business up for success in 2025? In this episode, I’m sharing the two key assets that every entrepreneur needs to have in place before January rolls around. These simple yet powerful tools—your time plan and revenue plan—are what kept me energized and growing throughout 2024 without burnout.

After hearing from so many small business owners this year who felt overwhelmed, burned out, or even ready to take a break, I knew I had to share the strategies that made all the difference for me. Learn how to use these assets to take control of your schedule, protect your time off, and achieve sustainable growth in the year ahead.

Key Takeaways:

• Why These 2 Assets Are Essential
  Burnout, overwhelm, and reactive decision-making are common struggles for entrepreneurs. Learn how these two assets can help you avoid those pitfalls.
• The One-Page Time Plan
  I’ll walk you through how to map out your business year on a single sheet of paper—events, launches, promotions, and (most importantly) your time off.
• Revenue Planning That Aligns with Your Life
  Discover how to create a revenue plan that works in tandem with your time plan, so you can hit your income goals without overworking.
• How These Assets Work Together
  I’ll share how using these tools side by side can keep your business running smoothly, help you stay focused, and create a sustainable pace you’ll love.

Your time and revenue are the backbone of your business. Having a plan for both ensures you can grow without burnout, take intentional time off, and achieve the work-life harmony you’ve been craving.

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Today, I’m excited to welcome Chelsey Diaz from the Rainmaker Family as we dive into a topic that I’ve been dreaming about—a "magic hamper" that takes care of itself! If you’ve ever wished you could hand off some of those household tasks that eat up your time, this episode is for you. Chelsey shares her personal journey with outsourcing and the mindset shifts that help women free up time at home so they can be more present for what matters most. Tune in to explore creative ways to outsource everything from laundry to meal prep, and finally, say goodbye to some of those time-sucking chores.

Key Takeaways:

• What is Your Time Worth?
• Finding the Right Help for Your Home
• Mindset Shifts for Outsourcing
• Practical Tips for Getting Started Outsourcing Tasks in Your Home

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This week, I’m diving into the planning tools that will set you up for success in 2025. Specially, I’m highlighting the two or three tools I believe everyone needs to master their time management and keep things simple. Whether you’re managing only your schedule or balancing family calendars, I’ll help you figure out what works best for you—and let you in on my personal favorites that I use every single day.

Key Takeaways:

• How Many Tools Do You Really Need?
  I’ll help you figure out if two or three planning tools are right for you, depending on where you are in life and what you’re juggling.
• The Essential Planner for Weekly & Monthly Organization
  Let’s talk about the go-to tool for managing your weekly and monthly schedules—the one that keeps you on track with your daily life. I’ll share my personal favorites and why these choices make a difference.
• Making Family Planning Easier
  If you’re coordinating schedules with family, you’ll want to know about this tool that’s been a lifesaver for us at home. Spoiler: it cuts down on those “What’s happening today?” questions!
• High-Level Planning for Big Goals
  I’m diving into how to keep the bigger picture in view with a special tool I rely on for annual and quarterly planning. This one’s all about setting yourself up for a smoother, more intentional year.

Resources Mentioned:

• TOP Planner - The go-to for anyone who loves pen and paper planning. Check it out at TheTOPPlanner.com.
• Artful Agenda - My top pick for digital planners, with fun customization options like color schemes and stickers. Syncs with Google Calendar, iCal, and Outlook. Check it out at www.megansumrell.com/artful
• Skylight Calendar - Perfect for family or household coordination. For a detailed breakdown, go back and listen to Episode #251! Check out the calendar at www.megansumrell.com/skylight and use code THEPINKBEE for 15% off.
• Kaleidoscope Living Wall Calendars - Beautiful and practical for high-level annual planning. Check it out at www.megansumrell.com/wallcalendar.

Ready to take action?
Now is the time to decide what tools you’ll use in 2025. Listen to this episode, make your picks, and get ready to kick off the new year with a system that actually supports you. And remember—before you send me a message about a specific planner, go back and ask yourself: Does it fit into one of these categories? If it does, it’s a thumbs-up from me.

Let’s dive in and make 2025 the year we stay on top of everything while keeping it simple!

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If you've been feeling that pull—that nagging feeling that you're on your phone way more than you'd like—you're not alone. Today’s episode is a must-listen because I’m bringing in Shawn Lemon, a digital detox pro and founder of The Digital Organizer. Shawn’s approach is all about helping us set realistic, practical boundaries with our tech (and no, it doesn’t mean ditching our phones entirely).

I think you're going to love his refreshing take on finding balance with technology, especially if you're constantly switching between apps, managing three school portals, and navigating a mountain of messages every day. Shawn shares actionable strategies for cutting back on screen time and reclaiming those extra moments in our lives. You’ll even learn how a digital detox can be a lasting lifestyle shift, not just a quick fix.

Key Takeaways:

1. Get Clear on Your Why: Shawn emphasizes the importance of defining why you want to reduce screen time—whether it’s to connect more with loved ones, lower stress, or simply feel more present.
2. Set Clear Boundaries: Instead of just limiting app time, Shawn suggests deleting certain apps completely (yes, even email!) to help break the habit of compulsive checking.
3. Make Space for What Matters: A detox isn’t about removing tech entirely; it’s about being intentional with your time. Shawn’s tip to replace digital habits with hobbies or family time makes it easier to resist the urge to check in.
4. Practical Tips: From using app limits to rearranging your home screen and turning off notifications, Shawn offers tons of small, manageable changes that add up to big results.

Resources Mentioned:

• Quiz: How Organized Are You? – Take Shawn's quiz to assess your current digital organization habits.
• Digital Detox Guide: Download Shawn’s Step-by-Step Detox Checklist – This guide breaks down the tips from today’s episode: www.thedigitalorganizer.com/harmony

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www.facebook.com/thedigitalorganizer
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The holiday season is supposed to be filled with joy, right? But for so many of us, it’s become one of the most stressful times of the year. In today’s episode, I’m sharing my personal journey of transforming holiday stress into something so much better, along with key strategies to help you reclaim the magic and truly enjoy the season! We’ll dive into simple yet powerful tips to rethink your holiday to-do list, let go of unnecessary traditions, and focus on what brings you joy. Plus, I’ll show you how to involve your family in the planning process so you’re not carrying the burden alone.

Here’s a little preview of what we’ll cover:

• My personal holiday struggles and how I overcame them
• The pressure of holiday expectations and how to let them go
• Strategies to plan a joyful, stress-free holiday season
• Tips for involving your family and sharing the load
• How to create new traditions that actually work for you

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Do you have big dreams and ambitious goals, but feel unsure about how to "balance" it all without sacrificing your personal life? In this episode, I chat with Eleanor Beaton, CEO of Safi Media, a trailblazing leader on a mission to double the number of women entrepreneurs who sustainably scale past $1 million by 2030. Wow! This conversation is full of wisdom for any woman striving for success while nurturing the important aspects of her life, which is exactly what we are all about here at The Pink Bee. You won’t want to miss Eleanor’s insights on how to thrive without hustle and grind.

In this episode, we cover:

• The importance of creating space to be present for both business and family
• How women can grow by learning to let go and delegate
• Why “sustainability” is key to long-term entrepreneurial success
• Eleanor's strategies for harmonizing professional ambition with personal priorities
• The power of honoring your word and staying in integrity with yourself

Connect with Eleanor:
www.safimedia.co
www.safimedia.co/podcast
www.instagram.com/eleanorbeaton
www.linkedin.com/in/eleanorbeaton

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Are you feeling the pressure to end the year on a high note, pushing yourself to the brink just because it's Q4? You're not alone—and I get it. But here's the thing: this frantic push to "finish strong" often leads to burnout, stress, and exhaustion. In this episode of Work Life Harmony, I’m breaking down why that year-end messaging isn't doing us any favors and how you can let go of it for good.

In this episode I cover:

• The negative impact of “end the year strong” messaging and why it leads to burnout.
• How to maintain a steady state year-round with effective annual and quarterly planning.
• Strategies for avoiding the Q4 rush and prioritizing well-being during the holiday season.
• Why the “new year, new you” mindset sets people up for failure and how to break free from it.
• The importance of guilt-free rest and relaxation through mindful time management.

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If you've ever struggled to keep your family on track between your kids' busy schedules and your partner’s demanding job, this episode is for you. Hear from one of my students who’s found a way to bring work+life harmony into her family's life.

In this episode, I sit down with Danielle, a full-time homemaker and mother of five, who shares her story of transforming overwhelm into harmony. With her husband working unpredictable ER shifts and five kids with busy schedules, Danielle explains how the planning strategies I teach finally made all the difference. She opens up about how structured planning improved her family’s communication, allowed more spontaneity, and helped her develop critical skills like task estimation and time budgeting. Don't miss this conversation if you’re ready to stop feeling overwhelmed and create a harmonized life!

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Are you tired of feeling stuck, unable to start or finish those big projects and goals? You’re not alone! In this episode, I’m diving into the three most common planning mistakes that are likely holding you back. From planning in a vacuum to getting overwhelmed by timelines and not integrating your goals into your calendar, these mistakes can stop even the best intentions in their tracks. But don’t worry—I’ve got you covered! I’ll not only break down each of these pitfalls but also give you actionable strategies to avoid them. Whether you’re working on a long-term project or setting new goals for 2025, these tips will help you make real progress without burning out.

In this episode I cover:

• Why people struggle with starting and finishing big projects
• The 3 most common planning mistakes
• Practical strategies to overcome these roadblocks
• How to align your plans with real life
• Tools and techniques for effective planning
• Preparing for a productive 2025

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Are your mornings with kids filled with chaos, power struggles, and stress? You're not alone, and we've got solutions! In this episode, I welcome back parenting expert Amy McCready to tackle the all-too-common challenge of hectic mornings. Amy shares practical tools to help parents align priorities with their kids, reduce conflicts, and create a smoother start to the day. Plus, get a sneak peek at her upcoming guest appearance at Planapalooza, where she'll dive deeper into building effective morning routines and empowering children to take on more responsibility.

In this episode we cover:

• Common Morning Challenges for Parents
• Strategies to Reduce Morning Chaos
• The Importance of Parental Preparation and Empowering Kids with Responsibility

Connect with Amy:
www.PositivveParentingSolutions.com
www.facebook.com/PositiveParentingSolutions
www.instagram.com/positiveparentingsolutions/
www.linkedin.com/in/amymccready/

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Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and scattered when it comes to managing your life and goals? In this episode, I break down the four essential levels of planning that can help you get aligned and stay on track. I dive into weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual planning—each with its own unique benefits and purpose. You'll learn how often to review each level and why they’re key to avoiding burnout and achieving your goals.

In this episode I cover:

• Introduction to the four planning levels and the importance of each
• The purpose of each level of planning
• How to integrate weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual planning

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Today’s episode is a special one because I get to introduce you to one of my favorite people in the world: my oldest sister, Lara. As the youngest of three, I’ve always looked up to her, so imagine my nerves when I took her on as a client in my business! Lara is an incredibly organized, high-powered Systems Engineer with over 35 years of experience in the aviation industry, but she found herself overwhelmed and burned out despite her impressive productivity. In this episode, we dive into our VIP day together, where I helped Lara shift from just being productive to reclaiming control over her time and, ultimately, her life. If you’ve ever felt like you’re on the corporate treadmill, grinding through tasks without a sense of balance, this episode is for you. Join us as we talk about Lara’s journey, the power of intentional planning, and how embracing new systems can open the door to more freedom and fulfillment, both at work and at home.

In this episode, we cover:

• Insights gained from using the TOP Framework
• The value of prioritizing personal interests and hobbies alongside work commitments
• The positive changes in both professional and personal life as a result of improved time management

If you're interested in booking your own 1:1 VIP Day, please email me at megan@megansumrell.com

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Ever feel that sinking frustration when your child casually mentions a major project or test just hours before it's due? In this episode, I dive into why this happens so often and how you can put an end to the last-minute chaos. I'll walk you through a simple yet powerful three-step time management process specifically designed for middle and high school students. By using this strategy, you can help your child get a handle on their schoolwork and manage their time with ease. Plus, I’ll share why developing this essential life skill early is key and give you practical tips to get started right away.

In this episode, I cover:

• Why Time Management is Crucial for Teens
• The Three-Step Time Management Process That Teens Can Use
• Empowering Your Child to Take Control

Mentioned in this episode:
TOP Planner - https://thetopplanner.com/
Kaleidoscope Living Wall Calendar - https://shopthekaleidoscope.com/?sca_ref=3031436.BYXi1LP8x5

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Are you busy being busy without anything to show for it? That's exactly where Teresa Hunt found herself over a year ago. In this episode, I take an in-depth look behind the scenes of my signature programs with Teresa's help. Teresa, a counselor specializing in grief and a passionate photographer from Willamette Valley, Oregon, shares her journey of struggling with time management before joining the TOP Program and Plan-a-Palooza. Through our candid discussion, Teresa describes how she used to plan every minute of her day, leading to constant stress and a feeling of busyness without concrete accomplishments, and then shares where she is now.

In this episode, we cover:

• Teresa's struggles with time management
• Implementing weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual planning strategies
• Challenges and realizations of learning and practicing the TOP Framework

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Are your goals falling short? In this episode, I reveal why goal setting alone isn't enough and how you can bridge the gap with effective annual planning. Many people mistake goal setting for planning, but I'll show you why that's a recipe for disappointment. Drawing from my experiences with various goal-setting workshops, I’ll highlight the limitations of focusing solely on goals and explain how to create a realistic, actionable plan that aligns with the realities of your life.

In this episode, I cover:

• The misconception of goal setting and pitfalls of goal setting alone
• Combining your goals with realities
• Creating a realistic roadmap to achieve your goals

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Ever wondered why clutter seems to pile up despite your best efforts? Join me for a deep conversation with declutter expert Katy Wells, host of the Maximize Minimalist podcast, as we uncover the secrets behind a successful declutter reset. Learn the psychological and cultural reasons that drive us to declutter at key times of the year, and discover Katy's holistic approach to maintaining a clutter-free home all year round.

In this episode, we cover:

• The Importance of Understanding 'Why' in Decluttering
• Clutter vs. Expected Mess
• Implementing Daily Resets and Habit Stacking

Connect with Katy more by tuning into her podcast The Maximized MInimalist or following her on Instagram @katyjoywells.

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Feeling like you're constantly running out of time and missing out on what truly matters? In today's episode of I explore the concept of 'time debt' — living beyond your means when it comes to scheduling and commitments. Learn how to recognize if you are overbooked and overcommitted, the symptoms of time debt such as stress and lack of sleep, and practical solutions to manage your time efficiently. I'll explain the importance of a time audit, accurate time estimation, and effective planning methods that will put you back in control of your schedule.

In this episode, I cover:

• Understanding Time Debt: The Financial Analogy
• Signs You're Living Outside Your Time Means
• Solutions: How to Fix Your Time Budget
• Practical Tools: Time Audit and Estimation

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What happens when your dreams take a detour? In this episode, I'm thrilled to welcome Graham Cochrane, a former aspiring rock star who navigated an identity crisis to become a successful content creator and entrepreneur. Graham's story is one of extraordinary resilience, as he shifted from a conventional job path to rediscover his passion amidst personal and global challenges. Hear how he leveraged his creativity into a thriving freelance business, YouTube channel, blog, and podcast, proving that it's never too late to reinvent yourself.

In this episode, we cover:

• Introduction to Graham's REBEL Framework
• Applying the REBEL Framework to your life/business
• Benefits and Outcomes of Using the REBEL Framework

Connect with Graham:
www.grahamcochrane.com
www.instagram.com/thegrahamcochrane
www.youtube.com/grahamcochrane
www.grahamcochrane.com/podcasts/the-graham-cochrane-show

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Pre-order Graham's new Rebel book with bonuses at www.grahamcochrane.com/rebelbook

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Are you tired of saying yes when you really want to say no? Discover the secret to setting and honoring your own boundaries without feeling the need to justify your choices. In this episode, we dive into the unique challenges faced by people pleasers, particularly women, as they navigate societal pressures to explain their decisions. Through personal stories, like the struggle of declining social invitations, we highlight why your reasons for setting boundaries are valid and don't require validation. Learn how clear boundaries can help you gain control of your schedule and stop others from dictating your time.

In this episode, I cover:

• Four steps to help honor personal boundaries and manage time effectively
• How setting clear boundaries can help prevent others from dictating your time
• The importance of recognizing that "no" is a complete sentence

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If building and maintaining relationships is important to you, I sit down with Becky Launder, an expert in network marketing and direct sales and she shares her unique formula for fostering connections. From her extensive experience in direct sales to running a business with her husband while managing a busy home life, Becky offers invaluable tips on how intentional planning can enhance both personal and professional relationships. Tune in for strategies that are not only beneficial for business but also for nurturing friendships and loved ones.

In this episode, we cover:

• Becky's "three, three, threes" formula, a daily outreach strategy that ensures authentic engagement without overstepping boundaries
• Practical tips on scheduling interactions with current and potential customers
• A look into Becky's home life and how she successfully juggles a thriving business with family responsibilities

Connect with Becky:
www.moderndirectseller.com
www.instagram.com/moderndirectseller
www.youtube.com/@moderndirectseller
https://moderndirectseller.com/podcast/

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Are you ready to lighten the mental load and bring harmony to your household? In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the concept of Family Communication Centers, featuring the Skylight Calendar, the all-in-one smart family calendar my family and I use. Discover how this innovative tool can revolutionize your home life by keeping everyone on the same page and reducing the constant need for reminders. We'll discuss common mistakes, the benefits of a well-organized system, and how the Skylight Calendar's features like syncing with your digital calendar, meal planning, and chore tracking can make managing family schedules a breeze.

In this episode, I cover:

• How to set up and maintain a Family Communication Center
• Overview of the Skylight Calendar and its features
• Tips for integrating the Skylight Calendar into weekly planning

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Are you running a business and juggling motherhood? I sit down with Kelly Roach, an entrepreneur who masterfully balances six successful businesses, motherhood, personal time, and her faith. Kelly shares her insights and strategies for ensuring that business goals align with family goals, resonating perfectly with our focus on intentional planning. She opens up about how she stays present for her daughter's activities and makes business decisions that prioritize family needs, addressing the common guilt many women feel about seeking help and delegating tasks.

In this episode, we cover:

• The significance of intentionality, planning, and sacrifice in achieving harmony
• Aligning business goals with family goals to reduce guilt and stress
• Practical steps for implementing support systems and delegating tasks

Connect with Kelly:
www.kellyroachcoaching.com
www.instagram.com/kellyroachofficial/
www.linkedin.com/company/kellyroachinternational
Podcast: The Kelly Roach Show

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In today's episode, we're diving into a game-changing approach to planning that integrates all aspects of your life, ensuring you don’t just focus on one area while neglecting the rest. I recently had an enlightening conversation with someone who was looking for a business-centered planning system, but what she really needed was a self-centered planning system – one that balances business, personal goals, family, and hobbies. We'll explore how this holistic approach can prevent overwhelm and ensure you’re not just productive in one area of life at the expense of others.

In this episode, I cover:

• The limitations of single-focused planning approaches (business-centered, goal-centered, etc.)
• Importance of considering all aspects of life to prevent overwhelm and achieve balance
• Real-life example of integrating business, family, hobbies, and personal goals in planning

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Feeling overwhelmed and stressed by your never-ending to-do list? Imagine gaining complete control over your time and calendar. This episode is packed with actionable strategies to transform your time management skills. I'll uncover four fundamental concepts vital for mastering time management and by grasping these essentials, you'll alleviate the constant mental and physical strain of being overbooked and overwhelmed.

In this episode, I cover:

• Why you need to learn and master time management skills
• Importance of prioritization and making choices about time usage
• Four fundamental concepts of time management

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I've learned about a new assessment tool and it can be used to elevate your communication and productivity. I am joined by Heidi Metro, visionary & CEO of When You Lead, and she's uncovering the fascinating world of the Kolbe Index. This lesser-known but highly impactful assessment zeroes in on the conative part of the mind, revealing how we naturally approach challenges when we’re free to act as ourselves. Heidi walks us through the unique insights this tool offers, setting it apart from popular assessments like Myers-Briggs and Enneagram, and explains how it can enhance leadership styles, team dynamics, and even family communication.

In this episode, we cover:

• Introduction to the Kolbe Index
• Interpreting Kolbe Index results and I share mine
• Impact of Kolbe Results on work and life and the application in team dynamics

Connect with Heidi:
www.whenyoulead.com/
www.instagram.com/heidimetro/
www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-metro-coach/

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Ever felt like your to-do list is a never-ending marathon, especially when it comes to managing family schedules, appointments, and daily chores? This episode tackles the invisible yet heavy mental load that predominantly affects women and primary caregivers. I'm bringing attention to how current productivity solutions often fall short in addressing this burden. Real-life scenarios like planning summer breaks, scheduling orthodontist appointments, and ensuring pet care contingency plans are dissected to demonstrate this imbalance. Instead of the common advice to delegate tasks, I propose a radical shift—transferring ownership. By completely shifting the responsibility, you'll discover how it frees up your mental space and reduces stress, bringing a sense of balance and calm to your life.

In this episode, I cover:

• What mental load is and examples
• Transfer of ownership vs. delegation of tasks
• How to actually transfer ownership of tasks

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We're diving into a topic that's a bit different from our usual pragmatic planning—focusing on looking back in time rather than planning for the future. I am joined by Kiera Liu, a professional photographer and memory preservation expert. Kiera shares invaluable tips and strategies on how to organize your digital photos and thoughtfully capture and store your precious memories. Plus, you'll definitely want to hear about her unique version of a daily gratitude practice.

In this episode, we cover:

• Importance of looking back and reflecting on past memories.
• Tips for organizing digital photos including creating digital albums, what your cloud storage options are, and the importance of backing up images.
• What Kiera's "Daily Delight Practice" is.

Connect with Kiera:
http://www.frameoflife.co
https://www.instagram.com/frameoflifeproject

Mentioned in the episode:
Intentional Memories Workbook
www.frameoflifeproject.ck.page/f1f8ac2345

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Have you and your partner ever considered working together? Or maybe you already do. In this episode, I'm joined by Lindsey Epperly, co-founder of Jetset World Travel, to explore the intricate dance of working with your spouse. We delve into how shared values and robust communication form the bedrock of not just a thriving business, such as Lindsey's, but also a harmonious household. Lindsey brings her considerable experience to the conversation, providing a roadmap for others who might be navigating these same waters or simply seeking a more cooperative approach to their home life.

In this episode, we cover:

• Defining clear roles, responsibilities, and boundaries in a professional setting to maintain a healthy personal relationship
• Creating shared values and goals, both in business and in managing household responsibilities
• Lindsey's challenges and successes in working with her husband

Connect with Lindsey:
www.lindseyepperly.com
www.instagram.com/lindseyepperly
www.linkedin.com/in/lindseyepperly

Who Made You The Boss? Podcast
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I'm flipping the script on the 'family-first' mantra in the mompreneur world and igniting a conversation about the real impact of prioritizing family roles over entrepreneurial triumph. In this episode, I unpack the nuances of this widespread trend and challenge fellow women in business to celebrate their personal aspirations alongside their family life. It's not about downplaying family; it's about embracing your needs without an ounce of guilt.

In this episode, I cover:

• Critique of the "family-first business" concept
• The importance of maintaining individual identity within familial roles
• How to redefine success and reclaim control over their time and priorities

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Unlock the secret to harmonizing a bustling solopreneur lifestyle with the help of social media wizardry! In this episode, I welcome Jennifer Johnson, the mastermind behind CinchShare and we uncover the essentials of effortlessly managing your online presence. As we delve into Jennifer's inspiring journey of creating this innovative scheduling platform, you'll learn how to save time and boost your business with just a few clicks.

In this episode, we cover:

• The need for simplified social media scheduling tools for small business owners and solopreneurs
• Overview of how CinchShare was created to address the time-consuming process of managing social media content
• Features and benefits of CinchShare

Connect with Jennifer:
www.cinchshare.com/
www.instagram.com/cinchshare.com/

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Are you in search of the perfect morning routine? In this episode, I dive into the updates to the bestselling book "The Miracle Morning" by Hal Elrod. Drawing from my own experimentation with morning routines and now teaching other women how to create their own, I explore the significance of morning rituals in setting the tone for a successful day. Reflecting on my initial skepticism toward the original book's approach, I share insights on why a one-size-fits-all routine might not work for everyone. Delving into the new additions to the book, such as the "Miracle Evening," I offer my thoughts on striking a balance between structure and flexibility in crafting effective routines.

In this episode, I cover:

• Overview of the updated edition of "The Miracle Morning" book
• Distinction between morning routines and morning task lists
• Incorporating evening routines to improve sleep quality

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In this episode, I welcome back Tasha Agruso, the founder of Kaleidoscope Living, for a discussion on creating functional and beautiful workspaces. Tasha's expertise has helped me transform my own workspace over the years and she shares practical tips for optimizing both dedicated workspaces and makeshift areas within the home, emphasizing the power of intentional design to enhance productivity and foster Work + Life harmony.

In this episode, we cover:

• Importance of crafting workspaces that are functional and beautiful
• Personal experiences shaping preferences for workspace design
• Significance of considering how different elements, such as lighting and decor, can influence productivity and well-being.

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The Beautiful Home, Beautiful Life event is happening May 7-9, 2024
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Connect with Tasha:IG: @tasha.kaleidoscope and @kaleidoscopeliving
FB: Kaleidoscope Living
Pintrest: @kaleidoscopeliving
YouTube: TashaKaleidoscopeLiving
Website: www.kaleidoscopeliving.com

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Do you have a morning routine? If your answer is yes or no, tune in because in this episode I'm delving into the crucial role of morning routines and how they shape the trajectory of your entire day. The initial minutes of the morning can set the tone for the hours ahead and that's why I am passionate about helping women discover morning routines that lead to success. Morning routines aren't one-size-fits-all. Instead, it's about understanding the distinction between a morning task list and a genuine morning routine.

In this episode, I'm covering:

1. Why you need to ditch your morning task list
2. Deciding whether you need a morning routine that relaxes and energizes you
3. How to create a morning routine that serves YOU

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Who says dreams have deadlines? Join me and my mother who is living proof that it's never too late to chase your aspirations. As she approaches her 80th birthday, she's celebrating the publication of her second book—a poignant memoir that underscores her lifelong affair with the written word. From her first-grade scribbles to receiving accolades for her biography of a Marine Corps general, my mother's story is a beacon of hope for anyone believing they've missed their moment.

This episode isn't just a celebration; it's an exploration of sustaining passions and balancing life's demands. We delve into the lessons learned from managing a household while nurturing a creative spirit and how these experiences are immortalized through storytelling.

Mentioned in the episode:
The Smallest Tree in the Forest by Gail B. Shisler

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Be prepared to shift the way you approach your health as we dissect the hormonal ebbs and flows that characterize menopause and their unique impact on each woman. Dr. Mary Claire Haver's expert perspective illuminates the often misunderstood physiological changes, fostering a sense of compassion and community that's as necessary as it is overdue in women's healthcare.

In this episode, we cover:

• Insights into the stages of menopause, including perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause
• The lack of education and recognition surrounding perimenopause, both among healthcare providers and in society in general
• How knowledge about menopause can empower not only women currently experiencing it but also future generations

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Instagram - drmaryclaire and the.galveston.diet
Facebook - The Galveston Diet Mary Claire Haver, MD
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Discover how to manage overwhelm and foster productivity without the descent into burnout, as I welcome Michelle Grosser, a former trial attorney turned life coach, into the fold. With a focus on the critical importance of a regulated nervous system, Michelle unravels the intricate tapestry of our internal workings.. From awareness to implementation, she arms us with three tangible tools to help steer the nervous system back on track, ensuring a harmonious blend of high efficiency and calm composure.

In this episode, we cover:

• how our bodies’ natural fight or flight responses can leave us feeling immobile in the face of stress
• actionable strategies such as breathwork, mindful movement, and soothing temperature changes to signal safety to our bodies and restore cognitive and emotional function

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www.instagram.com/michellegrosser.coach/
www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodvillage Mentioned in the episode:Exclusive "Heal Your Burnout" private podcast: www.michellegrosser.com/burnout
Call Mom weekly podcast: www.michellegrosser.com/podcast

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When I first encountered "The 4-Hour Workweek" by Tim Ferris it stirred a whirlwind of emotions—anger, skepticism, and a bit of hope. Now, as a mother with a few more years under my belt, I've taken another stab at dissecting this polarizing blueprint for life outside the traditional work schedule. In this episode, I peel back the layers of Ferris’s method, examining its feasibility and relevance for parents like me, who are entrenched in the relentless "balancing" act of family and career.

In this episode, I'm covering:

• Reevaluation of "The Four Hour Work Week"
• Analysis of the book's concepts in relation to parenting and family responsibilities
• Review of the practical tips and "not-to-do list" provided in the book

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Ever felt like there just aren’t enough hours in the day? This episode promises to revolutionize your approach to time management by mastering the art of delegation. Selina Johnson, who has 20 years of operations under her belt, shares her transformative "I Love My Team®" system. It's not just about lightening your workload; it’s about empowering yourself and your team for business growth and personal well-being while shattering the myth that personal involvement is the only path to efficiency.

In this episode, we cover:

• Nuances of delegation, while shattering the myth that personal involvement is the only path to efficiency
• 'Four Cs' of delegation—communicate, clarify, command, and cultivate—and why they are crucial in both your office and your living room
• Nurturing a team from the ground up, fostering trust, and understanding when to step back

Connect with Selina:www.selinajohnson.comwww.instagram.com/iamselinajohnson/
www.facebook.com/SelinaAndCo
www.linkedin.com/in/selinajohnson-teambuilding/

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What's Your Delegation IQ Quiz
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Unlock the power to achieve your dreams at any moment with my seven-step strategic planning process, designed to guide you through mapping out your ambitions, regardless of the date. Forget about waiting for New Year's resolutions or the perfect moment; I'm showing you how to take charge now, with a flexible timeline that suits your goals, whether they span months or years.

You'll learn how to:

• Select the best tools for visualizing your objectives
• Incorporate your existing commitments into a personalized plan that works for you
• Transform your aspirations into actionable steps toward success.

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In this episode, I'm welcoming Amanda Lamb, a former local news reporter, to delve into the challenges of how we plan, manage and juggle our time when we are raising children, having a high-powered career, and then transitioning out of that. With Amanda's experience as a news reporter, this interview promises valuable insights into balancing career aspirations with the joys and challenges of family life.

In this episode, we cover:

• Juggling time and responsibilities
• Transitioning between life phases
• Parenthood and career growth

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www.facebook.com/stagemight
www.instagram.com/wral_amanda_lamb/
www.linkedin.com/in/amandalambauthor/
www.youtube.com/channel/UCGcU1lQ6x4jvgQgQaU5arxg

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Are you constantly on the hunt for the best tools to keep your life and business organized? Well, you're in luck because in today's episode, I dive deep into my top five go-to tools for staying on track, both personally and professionally.

From digital calendars to trusty paper planners, I'll walk you through why I swear by these tools, how I use them, and where they fit into my overall time management and productivity strategy.

In this episode, I'm covering:

• The top five tools I use to stay organized in both my personal life and business
• How I use a digital planning tool and my physical planner
• The significance of project management tools for businesses

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www.thetopplanner.com
www.clickup.com
www.trello.com
www.drive.google.com
www.calendar.google.com

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Ever wondered why burning the midnight oil often leaves you less productive the next day? Let sleep expert Terry Cralle from the Better Sleep Council unlock the secrets to boosting your daily productivity simply by embracing the power of sleep.

The journey towards rest and rejuvenation doesn't end with acknowledging its necessity; it's about actively enhancing it for every family member. In this episode, we share touching personal stories and strategies to help instill a nurturing bedtime routine for children, discussing why consistency and positive associations are vital for a good night's rest.

In this episode, we cover:

• Quality sleep is essential for productivity and the impact of sleep deprivation
• Planning and organizing tasks can alleviate nighttime stress and promote better sleep
• Reframing societal attitudes toward sleep, recognizing it as a vital health habit

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Tired of one-size-fits-all productivity hacks that ignore the chaos of balancing business and babies? In this episode, I'm tearing down the unrealistic expectations set for women entrepreneurs. Wave goodbye to the guilt of not waking up at the crack of dawn and discover how setting rigid office hours can be tossed out the window.

We're not about the typical grind here; we're crafting a symphony of your schedule that works for you. Join me as I offer tangible, mom-tested strategies that respect the multifaceted dance of managing both a flourishing business and a booming family life.

In this episode, I'm covering:

• Why context matters when looking for productivity advice
• Rigidity in planning may not be feasible for individuals with dynamic schedules
• Tailoring time management strategies

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In this episode, get ready for an exclusive deep dive into my signature program, the TOP Program. Short for Time Management, Organization, and Productivity, the TOP Program is my proprietary teaching and this isn't just a personal system – it's backed by skills, techniques, and neuroscience acquired over two decades. Having reached over 10,000 women worldwide, the TOP Program offers a completely DIY training experience. When you join, you gain lifetime access to the comprehensive material, allowing you to navigate it at your own pace.

Whether you're a seasoned student of The TOP Program or considering joining this thriving community, this episode is your insider's guide to mastering time management, organization, and productivity through the Top Program.

➡️ If you're interested in joining The TOP Program, email my team over at team@megansumrell.com

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In this episode, I delve into the practical aspects of my One Notebook System, a strategy I frequently advocate for helping women maintain organization in their lives. The central idea revolves around having a singular, dedicated notebook where tasks, notes, and information can be compiled throughout the week, providing a consolidated space for easy reference. I explore four primary options for implementing the one notebook system: traditional paper notebooks, digital tablets, the Rocketbook notebook, and the Remarkable tablet. Each option has its pros and cons, and I break down the characteristics of each to assist you in choosing the one that aligns best with your organizational preferences.

In this episode, I'm covering:

• The concept of the One Notebook System
• What options you have to use the One Notebook System
• Overview of notetaking tools

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In this episode, discover the power of syncing with your natural energy flows to supercharge your day with special guest Olivia Herron. As a mother and professional, Olivia shares the game-changing realization that embracing her morning-person tendencies unlocked a new level of productivity and balance. We delve into the art of structuring your day around personal energy peaks, a strategy that's crucial not just for busy parents, but for anyone looking to enhance their efficiency in both work and life.

In this episode, we cover:

• Understanding personal energy levels and mental clarity throughout the day
• Challenges faced by moms juggling it all
• Building a supportive work environment through proactive communication

Connect with Olivia:www.samcart.com/www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-h-088a7816/
www.instagram.com/samcartapp
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If you've ever found yourself drowning in a sea of notebooks, whether physical or digital, this episode is your guide to a game-changing solution. We'll explore the pitfalls of the multi-notebook approach, which often stems from ingrained habits from our school days, and discuss how it can lead to stress, overwhelm, and wasted time.

I'll introduce you to the revolutionary One Notebook system, a simple yet powerful method that will transform the way you organize your life. By tuning in, you'll discover the three essential components to staying completely organized. The magic lies not just in having these components but in implementing a proven processing system to keep your information clutter-free and prevent anything from slipping through the cracks.

In this episode, I'm covering:

• The pitfalls of over-organization
• Clutter and decision fatigue
• The power of processing

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This week on the podcast, I welcome Teresa Rand, a seasoned professional with three decades in corporate America and the founder of the Boss Lady Community. Together, we unravel the profound impact of asking for help in achieving genuine Work+Life Harmony. Teresa's rich experiences serve as a guiding light, emphasizing the importance of challenging societal norms, embracing vulnerability, and debunking the myth of the superwoman. Tune in to discover how the often-overlooked act of seeking support can be a catalyst for positive change, in the workplace and at home.

In this episode, we cover:

• The importance of asking for help
• Practical approaches to seeking support in both personal and professional realms
• Goal setting with adaptability

Connect with Teresa:www.teresarandconsulting.com/
www.instagram.com/theteresarand
www.facebook.com/trandconsulting/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresamaxrand/

The Boss Lady Podcast: www.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-boss-lady-podcast/id1524333841

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What if the path to success isn't paved with goal-setting and resolution-making but in creating effective systems? Shake the dust off your typical New Year mindset and join me in the first episode of 2024 where I'm delving deep into the world of systems. Inspired by insights from James Clear's Atomic Habits, I'll reveal how the key to achieving your desires lies in the habitual tasks and activities you perform regularly, not just in the goals you set.

Ditch the New Year resolutions and tune in as I reveal how success is often hampered not by the person or their ambitions, but by the systems they have in place. Get ready for a fresh perspective on the new year.

This episode covers:

• Focus on systems, not just goals to create the life you want
• Examples of systems in everyday life
• The role of habit stacking

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Want to demystify the overwhelming college planning process? Brace yourself as we have Brad Baldridge, an expert financial advisor and college funding specialist, on board to shed light on the topic.

The landscape of higher education is a complex maze, constantly shifting and transforming. Our discussion helps unravel the subtle yet crucial nuances, from the significance of selecting the right school accommodating individual pathways to graduating within four years.

Tune in as we cover:

• Early planning essentials
• Team-centric approach to planning
• Ensuring that financial considerations are covered

Connect with Brad:
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www.tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/category/podcast/
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What if I told you that you could gain an extra month in your year? Not through magic or giving up sleep, but by taking control of the minutes and hours that slip away on your phone. In this impactful episode, I share my personal journey of clawing back nearly three weeks of my life by taming the time-eating beast that is my smartphone.

In this episode, I tackle the shocking statistic that we spend an average of 38 days per year on social media, and I challenge you to consider how much of your time you are willing to sacrifice to these platforms. I don't stop there though, I offer practical tips and strategies to help you set boundaries and regain control over your phone usage.

In this episode, you will:

• Uncover the impact of social media is having on your time and productivity
• Learn practical strategies for managing mobile device usage
• Understand how these strategies empower you to make conscious decisions about your time

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Are you tired of a cluttered wardrobe with nothing to wear? Imagine opening your closet to a collection of clothes that all coordinate effortlessly, bringing out your best features. You'll learn how this dream can be a reality in my chat with Jeannie Stith where she shares her journey and the magic of how color analysis can transform your wardrobe, saving you time and reducing stress.

Jeannie is the founder and CEO of Color Guru, where she matches you to your ideal color palette for clothing so that you can look beautiful and confident in your clothes, shop more simply, and create a coordinated wardrobe. Jeannie’s unique virtual color testing system and color cards have simplified choosing clothes for people in 27 countries and counting! Color Guru has been featured in Vogue, The Spark Joy Podcast, and Apartment Therapy.

In this episode, we cover:

• Color Analysis and its Impact on Shopping
• Organizing and Streamlining the Wardrobe
• Transitioning to a New Color Palette

To get your color analysis, go to www.colorguru.com and use code HARMONY for 10% off.

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Ever felt overwhelmed by the mere thought of moving or decluttering your home? Well, you're in for a treat because, in this episode, I'm revealing a stress-busting plan of action based on my own experiences with multiple moves. Learn how to methodically list every item in your house, begin packing well ahead of time, and master the art of categorizing your belongings into keep, throw away, and donate piles. Trust me, whether you're in the midst of moving madness or simply yearning for a tidier living space, this episode is a must-listen.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Step-by-Step Packing Strategy
• Importance of Early Planning
• Decluttering as You Pack

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Have you ever thought that all your planning could actually be a sneaky form of procrastination? In this episode, I dive into the heart of the issue, focusing on two prime suspects: fear and perfectionism. I'll delve into how the fear of an uncertain outcome and the quest for the 'perfect' plan often freezes us in our tracks. Yet, ironically, we still feel accomplished because planning in itself creates a sense of control and productivity.

Tune into this episode to learn about:

• The concept of planning as a form of procrastination
• Reasons for planning procrastination
• Overcoming planning procrastination

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This week on the podcast, I welcome health coach Jen Trepick to discuss strategies for moving away from guilt and embracing gratitude. Timely for the Thanksgiving season in the US, our conversation delves into the challenges women face in balancing various aspects of their lives and the guilt that often accompanies these struggles. Jen shares her personal journey of overcoming food issues and emphasizes the importance of keeping commitments to oneself. The discussion shifts towards practical strategies, such as setting realistic and manageable goals, shifting perspectives to view self-care as support for other priorities, and focusing on presence instead of an elusive balance.

In this episode, we cover:

• Shifting Perspectives on Guilt and Gratitude
• Gratitude's Role in Willpower
• Presence Over Balance

Connect with Jenn:
www.asaladwithasideoffries.com
@JennTrepeck (IG, FB, Twitter, TikTok)
@saladwithasideoffriespod (IG only)

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Ever feel overwhelmed by your overflowing digital storage spaces? Join me in this episode as I unpack the world of digital organizational tools and reveal my top three favorites that have revolutionized my productivity. Juggling too many tools can be counterproductive, but I will guide you on how to centralize your data and make your life more streamlined.

Tune into this episode to learn about:

• Streamlining Information Storage
• Google Suite and Productivity Tools
• Personal Workflow and Tool Integration

Plus, there's an early access Black Friday deal on the horizon, offering a free mini-course that will jumpstart your journey to organized bliss.
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Today, I'm joined by my CPA, Kimberly Tara. Kimberly is a mom to four young children and manages a thriving CPA firm. In this episode, we'll dive into how she manages her family and business without burning out. Her story serves as a reminder that achieving work-life harmony is possible when you prioritize what truly matters and seek support where needed.

One of the central themes of this episode is the idea of saying "no" and the art of prioritization. Kimberly shares her experience with learning to say no to certain commitments and projects that don't align with her current season of life. She discusses the importance of discerning between a definitive "no" and a "not right now."

However, the most significant revelations come from Kimberly's experiences in her business. She acknowledges that her relentless pursuit of perfection and her tendency to take on too much were unsustainable. Recognizing the need to let go of certain responsibilities, she began making changes in her business model. Kimberly shares how she overcame the challenges of relinquishing control and discovered the power of trusting others to support her vision.

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Ever wondered how the pearls of wisdom from our elders shape our life? Join me on a journey today as I reminisce about my father, a 30-year Marine veteran, and his invaluable life lessons that have become the bedrock of my teachings. In his honor, I discuss three key lessons from him - not judging a book by its cover, thinking and dreaming big, and the essence of kindness in our lives. As we sail through these life lessons, you'll discover how they are intertwined in my work and the advice I share with you, our listeners.

But we're not stopping at just life lessons today. We're going full circle, celebrating the man who taught me so much and the impact he's had on my approach to time management and productivity. I'll be dishing out my most effective tips on staying on top of your goals, managing your time better, and boosting your productivity levels, all in a special tribute to my father.

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Ever wondered why seemingly simple tasks like making your bed or planning meals can feel like chores? Join me as business coach Sarah Walton guides us on a journey to find joy in these everyday activities and introduces the concept of high-functioning codependence. But that's just the beginning.

In this episode, we'll also explore the fascinating differences in multitasking abilities between men and women. Understanding these distinctions can be a game-changer for improving your time management skills.

Let's break free from the cycle of over-functioning and neglecting our own needs to please others; it's time to prioritize ourselves.

And in our grand finale, Sarah shares her powerhouse productivity strategies. Get ready to gain insights into your relationship with multitasking, learn how to reclaim your time, and live in harmony. Discover simple yet effective tips to escape the whirlpool of overwhelm and sail toward serenity.

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Have you ever wondered how starting your week with meetings can affect your entire week? Well, I've got some fantastic ideas for you. In this episode, we're going to explore what happens when you decide to keep your Monday mornings free from meetings. It's a simple change, but it can make a big difference in how productive and organized your week becomes.

Join me as I share my personal journey of how I improved my Work+Life Harmony by reserving Mondays for planning and preparation. I'll share some strategies that have worked for me to manage my time effectively, and I'll even talk about the best times to schedule meetings to make your week flow smoothly.

We'll also discuss why Thursday afternoons might be a great time for meetings. It gives you a chance to review what you've accomplished during the week and plan for the next one. Plus, it frees up your Friday for cleaning up loose ends and getting ready for the weekend.

So, let's leave behind the old ways of doing things and start paving the way for a more Work+Life Harmony!

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Can a wall calendar revolutionize the way you connect with your family or plan your meals? Tasha Agruso of Kaleidoscope Living graced us with her presence in this episode, sharing the genesis of her innovative, bright wall calendar. Each month has its own page, and Tasha's creative vision shines as she shares how this functional art piece can turn any space into a vibrant hub of productivity.

Together we dive into the multitude of ways to use Tasha's colorful calendar - from tracking habits, planning meals, to even serving as a family communication center. My chat with Tasha doesn't just stop at wall calendars though; she shares her brilliant insights on repurposing household items, saving you both time and money.

This episode is a bounty of inspiration - it will leave you eager to infuse your own spaces with color, functionality, and a bit of Tasha's signature style.

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Welcome to the final part of the 4 levels of planning...weekly planning! This episode unlocks the mystery of weekly planning and unveils the differences between weekly and monthly planning. I smash the myth that continuous list-making equates to effective weekly planning and equip you with practical strategies to boost your productivity.

Weekly planning takes those vague monthly intentions and transforms them into actionable tasks with set dates and times. We're not striving for a jam-packed schedule; we're ensuring balance by scheduling white space to absorb unexpected tasks. The real game-changer? The introduction of a weekly checklist that keeps recurring tasks on track.

When it comes to weekly planning, a question I get a lot is "What about all the stuff that pops up during the week?" I cover that in a short blog post here: https://www.megansumrell.com/blog/3-planning-systems-to-stop-overwhelm-in-its-tracks

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Welcome to part three of the 4 levels of planning. In this episode, I am unraveling the subtle power of monthly planning. This episode presents you with clear strategies on how to efficiently map out your month and get a grip on how much of your time is already accounted for. I'll guide you through a process of evaluating your quarterly activities, tweaking them if necessary, and capturing your monthly planning details, irrespective of whether you're a digital calendar user or a paper planner fan.

No one wants to be swamped with too much detail, so I'll show you how the level of detail changes from quarterly to monthly planning. I’ll reveal how to block off chunks of time in your calendar, make notes in your planner, and set aside personal time without feeling guilty.

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Welcome to part two of the 4 levels of planning. By the end of this episode, you will have the tools you need to create an effective quarterly plan that aligns with your annual goals.

In today's episode, I cover the basics of quarterly planning, discussing how to incorporate your personal, work, and business activities seamlessly. Beyond this, you’ll gain insight into how to prioritize and protect time for business activities without sacrificing your personal life events.

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Want to know the secret to harmonizing all aspects of your life? I'm here to share with you the 4 levels of planning to do just that! This week, I'm kicking off a four-part series that is set to revolutionize the way you plan. With my guidance, you'll gain insights into integrating personal, work, and business plans for a more balanced life.

In today's episode, we're kicking things off with a deep dive into the highest and most abstract level of planning: Annual Planning. I want you to rethink what annual planning means. It's not just about adhering to the January-to-December calendar; it's about creating a personalized blueprint for your future, regardless of the timeline that suits you best, whether that's a fiscal year or a unique 18-month strategic plan.

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Ever wondered how to stay on top of the digital declutter? In this week's episode, I'm going to guide you through five effective strategies that have transformed my digital life, from managing emails and digital photos to social media and data backups.

Digital decluttering refers to the process of organizing and streamlining the digital aspects of our lives, including emails, files, photos, and tasks. It's a vital practice in our increasingly tech-driven world where the digital clutter can accumulate quickly, leading to stress and overwhelm. The digital realm's stress factor arises from the fact that, unlike physical clutter, we often don't see it until it's too late. Hidden behind screens, the accumulation of unorganized emails, countless unsorted photos, and incomplete tasks can become a daunting, invisible source of anxiety.

Join me, as I share my personal weekly tasks that ensure a clutter-free digital environment.

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Are you stuck in a cycle of constant overwhelming feelings and procrastination? We've all been there! Today, I'm breaking down the barriers to your productivity and reclaiming your time.

We'll discuss the whys and hows of procrastination and, based on my personal journey, I'll be sharing three practical, life-changing tools to get you past these hurdles.

But we're not stopping there! I'm delving deeper into the psychology of our brains - how they seek pleasure and avoid pain, and how we can flip that to our benefit. You'll discover the concept of temptation bundling and how it can be instrumental in overcoming procrastination. Plus, you'll learn about the intriguing productivity power of self-talk. So get ready to trade in the stress and chaos for a harmonious, productive life.

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Tired of the chaos in your digital world? Fear not, we've got you covered with some remarkable takeaways you'd get from my chat with Lydia Martin, the brain behind Banish Business Clutter.

Lydia, known for her profound understanding of the human brain and its operations, shares her wisdom on organizing your digital space. Together, we explore the benefits of digital decluttering and the remarkable transformation one can achieve by establishing a confident system.

Brace yourself as Lydia guides us through her two-step process to conquer eight major online systems and turn that digital dread into digital prowess. So, consider this your golden ticket to a cleaner, more effective tech space.

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Are you grappling with the conundrum of how to synchronize your digital and paper planning systems without duplicating information? The answer lies within this episode where I  demystify the necessity of digital calendaring for effective time blocking and shed light on why a paper planner provides a superior bird’s-eye view of my schedule. This episode is a treasure trove of strategies that harmonize these two systems for efficient time management and planning.

Join me and dive into the nuances of my weekly planning, nestled within the realm of my paper planner, and contrast it with my monthly planning, which takes up residence in my digital realm. Get ready to embrace the best of both worlds without the overwhelm of information redundancy. 

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How can you as a mom retain your individuality while taking care of your family? Meet Dr. Morgan Cutlip, a psychologist who's dedicated her career to relationship education and is a mother herself. We'll get a glimpse into her journey from the academic world of psychological theories to the practical world of day-to-day motherhood.

Just like machines, we too need regular refueling to function efficiently. The crux of our conversation with Dr. Cutlip revolves around the concept of self-care in motherhood, a topic often pushed to the back burner. We deliberate on how the starvation principle affects both our needs and those of our children, and the shifts we need to make to prevent reaching that point of desperation. We also explore the art of rediscovering joy and using self-care as a decompression tool rather than merely a path to self-improvement.

Motherhood can leave you feeling misplaced. Dr. Cutlip and I delve into the importance of acknowledging this sense of displacement and debunk the myth of balance. We talk about the significance of having systems to check in with ourselves constantly and how to put a pin in issues when we don't have time to deal with them.

Not only do we discuss the importance of maintaining self-focus as mothers, but Dr. Cutlip also gives us a sneak peek into her upcoming book filled with invaluable insights for moms.

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Ever feel overwhelmed by the plethora of apps and tools available, each one claiming to skyrocket your productivity? Let's pull back the veil together and learn how to critically evaluate these digital offerings, ensuring they're worthy of your time and energy.

We'll tackle questions like "What's the true purpose of this tool?" and "Is it really solving a problem for me?". We take this evaluation a step further by assessing if the tool is indeed worth the time it takes to master it, creating a foolproof process that saves you both time and resources.

In this episode, I also focus on helping you first make the most of what you already have before splurging on the latest shiny app. This includes setting a time-box to thoroughly test the tool, ensuring it effectively addresses your needs. If it's a hit, we discuss processes to prevent your valuable information from getting lost in the digital abyss.

And as an extra treat, I introduce the Pink Bee app, a treasure trove of my training materials, ready to boost your productivity. So, buckle up and join me on this enlightening journey to work smarter, not harder.

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Can you imagine the transformation your work + life would undergo if you learned to DITCH work-life balance and aim for work + life harmony instead? That's precisely the journey we've embarked on together over the last 200 episodes of the Work + Life Harmony podcast! As we ring in this milestone episode, I take a reflective pause to distill some vital lessons learned along the way. 

Tune in, as I reminisce on the critical necessity of preparation, the magic of a well-structured script, the need for systems for regular tasks, and the perils of procrastination. But, the icing on the cake is the revealing of how a robust and supportive team can turbocharge a podcast's success. 

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Tired of the daily scramble to answer the 'what's for dinner' question? Longing for a way to streamline your meal planning and preparation routine that doesn't involve spending hours in your kitchen every weekend? Nakita, a meal prep expert, joins me to share her unique approach and practical tips on transforming meal prep and planning from a chore into a game-changer!

Together, we unpack the key differences between meal planning and meal prepping, and how integrating these practices can shave hours off your weekly routine. Nakita shines a light on batch cooking, sharing how even one simple recipe per week can free up time and, more importantly, mental energy.

But we don't stop there! We also dive into the ripple effect meal planning can have on your lifestyle, like conscious recipe choices and reduced time wasted on impromptu grocery shopping. Nakita offers an insight into how cooking for the following day has saved her from stress and introduces her meal planning membership service, designed to take the guesswork out of dinner time completely.

Tune in, and discover how meal planning and prepping can offer relief from daily decision fatigue and pave the way for work-life harmony.

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Celebrating my 50th birthday today, I take you on a roller-coaster ride that was the journey of creating the TOP Planner 3.0. Ever wondered how a revolutionary planner springs to life? Unfold the saga of its creation, the challenges we wrestled with, and how our strategic planning came to the rescue.

More importantly, understand the significance of four levels of planning that were critical in this journey and learn how they can be your secret weapon in managing your projects and goals.

Get ready to harness the power of the TOP Planner 3.0 to master time management, organization, and productivity.

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What if you could live a life filled with harmony and well-being by simply embracing a slower pace? Join me as I chat with Stephanie O'Dea, the "Crock-Pot Lady," who went viral years ago after cooking dinner in her crock pot every night for an entire year and blogging about her journey. Stephanie shares her story, from her humble beginnings to hitting the New York Times best-sellers list, and the most rewarding part of her journey - connecting with other moms who have been touched by her slow-living philosophy.

In this conversation, we discuss the benefits of living a slower life, reconnecting with ourselves, and ultimately improving our well-being. We also explore the importance of guided journaling and how having a prompt can be a valuable tool for getting started. Stephanie talks about her thoughts on the popular Instant Pot and how it didn't align with her slow-living philosophy. 

Listen in and learn more about Stephanie's mission to help others slow down and embrace a life of harmony.

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Are you torn between going digital or sticking to the good old-fashioned paper planner? In today's episode, I tackle the importance of monthly planning and how it can help you make that crucial decision.

In this episode:

• Discover the differences between monthly and weekly planning
• The type of information monthly and weekly planning requires
• The significance of choosing the right paper planner for your weekly planning sessions

I also discuss why I still have a soft spot for paper planners and explore the benefits of Artful Agenda as a digital calendar solution. If you're on the fence, give monthly planning a try and see which method suits you best.

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Relying on willpower to achieve your goals? Discover how leaning into alignment can revolutionize your approach to productivity and time management. In this episode, I share my personal experience of how embracing alignment over willpower has significantly impacted my life and made tasks like starting a new exercise routine or blogging feel more natural and effortless.

In this episode, I  dive deep into:

• The concept of alignment and how it applies to activities you want to initiate, such as beginning a blog or a new exercise routine.
• Learning the importance of understanding your own unique needs and how this knowledge is crucial for the activities you want to pursue
• Finding out how to recognize when you're relying on willpower and how to shift into alignment for a smoother journey towards your desired outcome.

Don't miss this opportunity to transform your approach to productivity, organization, and time management by aligning your beliefs and actions.

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Have you ever found yourself in a situation where life throws a massive curveball your way, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and unsure of your next steps? I've been there, and I want to share my experience and the biggest mistake you could make when facing a massive pivot in your life.

Join me in this episode as I discuss the importance of adapting to changes and maintaining productivity during uncertain times.

We'll dive into:

• The process of replanning and prioritizing your life in the midst of upheaval
• Focusing on delegating tasks and embracing what truly matters
• How to maximize your productivity

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Imagine the freedom and time you'd gain if your kids could confidently whip up healthy meals in the kitchen! Join us for an insightful conversation with Katie Kimball, an expert in teaching parents how to stay healthy without going crazy. Throughout our chat, Katie shares her wisdom on getting kids involved in the kitchen, which not only frees up time for parents but also gives kids a boost of confidence and creates stronger family connections.

We delve into the importance of teaching kids basic kitchen skills and safety, taking inspiration from activities in Katie's LifeSkillsNow summer camp. By starting with the stove off and playing the "hot or not hot" game, children can gradually build their self-esteem in the kitchen. Katie also stresses the importance of investing time upfront to reap the rewards later when it comes to teaching kids essential life skills.

Lastly, don't miss the details on Katie's incredible LifeSkillsNow Summer Camp, open to kids of all ages, from toddlers to teens, and completely free! This empowering event covers essential life skills that aren't typically taught in the classroom, such as finance, gardening, cooking, entrepreneurship, and time management. Equip your children with the skills they need to thrive throughout their lives by tuning in to our fascinating conversation with Katie Kimball.

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Just when you thought SMART goals were the secret to success, Mindi Huebner reveals an unexpected twist that will change the way you approach goal-setting forever. Her concept of 24-karat outcomes taps into the power of the subconscious mind, allowing individuals to shift their beliefs and truly embody their desired change. Are you ready to unlock your true potential?

Mindi Huebner joins the show this week and is an intuitive mindset mastery coach. She brings her expertise in helping six, seven, and eight-figure entrepreneurs achieve their goals through aligning their conscious and subconscious minds. With years of experience in the field, Mindi has developed unique strategies to unlock the hidden potential of individuals who are tired of setting goals without achieving them. Her approach focuses on addressing the limitations of SMART goals and incorporating subconscious alignment to create a powerful balance between goal setting and goal getting. Get ready to learn from Mindi's insights and take your goal achievement to the next level.

In this episode, you will be able to:
1. Explore the crucial need for aligning your conscious and subconscious objectives to excel.
2. Unveil the secrets behind fashioning top-tier, 24-karat results in setting your aspirations.
3. Dive into the world of mindfully involving the subconscious in your favor with visualization and affirmations.
4. Absorb the knowledge of how to mesh your belief system with your intended results, steering clear of self-sabotage.
5. Grasp the power of establishing a constructive outlook when defining your objectives.

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When puzzle pieces are scattered across various places, solving the puzzle becomes more time-consuming, frustrating, and overwhelming. Analogously, keeping essential information dispersed across different platforms or devices can hinder one's ability to manage their time and make well-informed, quick decisions efficiently.

In this episode, I'm using this jigsaw puzzle analogy to drive home the importance of centralizing information for time management and planning. Listen in as I emphasize that just as gathering all puzzle pieces in one place makes the process much easier and more enjoyable, organizing one's personal and professional data in a single location simplifies decision-making and allows for more effective scheduling.

If you have been struggling to try and get planning together, it's probably because you're missing that centralized hub.

In this episode, you will be able to:1. Understand the key link between information centralization and achieving time management goals.
2. Evaluate the most suitable system for gathering your vital information in one accessible location.
3. Ascertain the positive impact of using email processing systems in your professional arena.
4. Appreciate the consequences of avoiding a well-organized information hub on your bottom line.
5. Skillfully navigate the planning process through centralization in top-rated programs to accelerate results.

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If you're feeling overwhelmed and frustrated by constantly juggling work and family responsibilities, trying to squeeze in more hours daily, and sacrificing self-care time, then you are not alone!

Today I am joined by Steph Hochstetler a busy mom and professional. Living in the suburbs of Chicago, Steph is a proud member of her local improv theater and youth program, while also dedicating her time to two nonprofits and a local political campaign.

Steph has been in the TOP Program for 2.5 years and is a GREAT example of an active learner. She openly admits that she has not "mastered" the entire framework but is reaping the benefits of slowly implementing each and every month.

In this episode, you will be able to:
1. Discover the crucial role of time management, prioritization, and organization in achieving Work+Life Harmony.
2. Uncover the life-changing benefits of mastering time management skills.
3. Find out how proactive planning and seeking input can save time and improve task management.
4. Realize the power of commitment to a process and the importance of perseverance.

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There is a difference between spending time and investing time. Spending time refers to activities that bring immediate results without any future time-saving benefit. On the other hand, investing time implies engaging in tasks that might not have an instantaneous effect but lay the foundation for future time savings.

Striking the right balance between spending and investing time is the key to achieving productivity and preventing exhaustion. In this episode, I emphasize the importance of identifying whether your daily activities are centered around spending or investing time. I urge you to start by analyzing your day for both types of activities to ensure long-term productivity and maintain a sense of purpose.

In this episode, you will be able to:
1. Master the art of striking a balance between spending and investing time for enhanced productivity.
2. Discover the secret to identifying time investment activities that will pay off in the long run.
3. Learn how to maintain harmony in your life by dodging overwhelm and exhaustion.
4. Uncover planning techniques designed for effective time management and organization.
5. Realize the power of intentionality in daily time usage and the benefits it brings.

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In fostering a balanced and orderly work-life environment, it is important to understand the correlation between physical clutter and mental well-being. Cluttered spaces tend to have a detrimental effect on productivity and focus, causing individuals to feel stressed and overwhelmed.

An organized home allows for clearer thinking, reduced stress levels, and improved mood, enabling people to concentrate on more important aspects of life like their careers, hobbies, and personal relationships. During our conversation on today's show, decluttering expert Katy Wells highlights the impact of physical possessions on an individual's mental health. She explains that when a home is cluttered and chaotic, it leads to feelings of stress and reduced productivity.

According to Katy, the key to creating a harmonious environment is to remove unnecessary items from one's life, leaving only what truly matters, thus resulting in maximized time and energy.

In today's episode, tune to learn how to:
1. Enhance mental clarity, and productivity, and reduce stress through decluttering
2. Develop sustainable decluttering habits with daily resets and clutter audits.
3. Instill organization skills in children using the effective LAP (Look, Assess, Place) method.

Connect with Katy more by tuning into her podcast The Maximized MInimalist or following her on Instagram @katyjoywells.

Also mentioned in the episode is Katy's 14-day challenge. Sign up here: https://katyjoywells.idevaffiliate.com/101-3.html

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Taking time to spring clean your calendar is the number one way to really start to free up more of your time. Last week we talked about some simple things to spring clean your house. Today, I'm sharing how to spring clean the stuff you CAN'T see!

Tune in to revamp your calendar for a fresh, focused mindset and heightened productivity, and uncover how to optimize daily habits by monitoring time usage.

In this episode, you will:
1. Learn key strategies for eliminating clutter through the keep, toss, and outsource methods.
2. Grasp the importance of emphasizing crucial tasks for Work+Life Harmony.
3. Discover the One Notebook Challenge and its role in streamlining organization.

If you had to collect multiple notebooks to "spring Clean"...I have great news! The One Notebook Challenge is coming and it's FREE! Sign up here www.megansumrell.com/one-notebook

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After years of dedicating myself to mastering the art of spring cleaning, I was surprised to discover how it could positively impact my emotional well-being and ultimately lead me to more Work + Life Harmony.

Little did I know that this ritual of renewal would shape my life in ways I could never have imagined. Tune in as I walk you through my "how-to spring clean" process. Today's episode is part one where I cover spring cleaning your physical things. Part two will cover spring cleaning your calendar.

In this episode, you will be able to:
1. Discover the profound effects that spring cleaning has on mental well-being.
2. Uncover the secrets to effectively tackling high-traffic areas during cleaning sessions.
3. Embrace a more intentional lifestyle by editing and organizing your belongings with purpose.

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As a people pleaser, I previously found myself putting everyone else's needs before my own, leading to resentment and decreased productivity. Realizing the need for change, I decided to establish boundaries and communicate them with my family.

The two boundaries I set were not working on weekends and dedicating three hours per week solely to my CEO duties. By having an open conversation with my family, I was able to explain my needs and how it would impact our lives. This led to improved productivity and personal time management.

For fellow people pleasers struggling with boundaries, this episode highlights the importance of setting clear boundaries and communicating them to achieve work-life harmony. By protecting our mental health and prioritizing our own goals, we can maintain a balanced life.

In this episode, you will be able to:
1. Break away from unproductive customs blocking your personal and work growth.
2. Spot when you're putting others before your own needs and restore your work-life balance.
3. Create and maintain strong personal and professional boundaries.
4. Share your new boundaries effectively with loved ones to improve understanding.
5. Prioritize objectives for both mental well-being and work-life synergy.

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It's not often that we have a male guest join the Work + Life Harmony Podcast for Overwhelmed Women but what you are about to learn from Mel Abraham today is going to blow your mind. I have been working with him for the past several months and it really has changed my life.

Mel Abraham is a CPA and entrepreneur who has been in the business game for decades. He is passionate about helping people marry their business with their life, finances, and money, and he believes that everyone has the possibility of being financially free.

When he became a single full-time dad to a 6-year-old, he realized that money was not the only way to create wealth. He learned the importance of being intentional with money and creating harmony between his work and home life. His message is that everyone has the possibility of being financially free if they are willing to talk about it, be intentional, and understand the power of time.

In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. How can we use our business to create wealth, rather than believing the business is the wealth itself
2. How can we use intentional conversations, money education, and habits to change our financial destiny
3. How can we shift from wants to wills to create a commitment and alignment toward our dreams

To connect with Mel, you can listen to him on his podcast The Affluent Entrepreneur Show, and find all the ways to work with him/follow him on social media at https://melabraham.com/.

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I spend a lot of time talking about how weekly planning improves your day-to-day life but in today's episode, I'm covering the long-term effects of planning.

Through consistent planning, I have seen an increase in repeatable success on long-term goals, improved response to change, and the ability to commit to plans confidently. This has led to a decrease in my anxiety levels and overall, this has given me a sense of control and harmony.

When you start making the small shift in your life of planning the right way in your day-to-day living and doing weekly and monthly planning, you will start to experience the long-term benefits of planning.

In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. Discover the long-term benefits of consistent planning and how it leads to repeatable success on goals.
2. Learn how to plan for change and how it can lower your anxiety levels.
3. Find out how to commit with confidence and ease when you understand how to plan correctly.

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Have you ever wondered how to optimize your sleep for maximum energy and productivity? Tanessa Shears joins the podcast today and she is a health consultant and biohacking expert who specializes in helping people optimize their brain and body performance.

She is passionate about helping people increase productivity and reduce overwhelm through high performance sleep and wearable tech. Through this, Tanessa discovered the importance of high performance sleep and that getting the right quantity of deep and dream sleep was essential for physical and mental restoration. She also realized that her sleep patterns and productivity varied depending on her cycle.

Tanessa now uses wearable tech to track her sleep and experiments to figure out how to get the most out of her day. She has learned that sometimes it's not about working more but optimizing how her brain works.

In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. What is biohacking and how can it help optimize the way our brain and body work
2. How can we use wearable tech to get a return on our health investment
3. What are the tips and tricks to getting high-performance sleep

You can connect with Tanessa on Instagram @tanessashears or listen to her podcast The Becoming Limitless at tanessashears.com/podcast.

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This episode is about repeatable systems vs. one-time processes and how that relates to time management. Hang with me here as this may sound a little complicated.

Let's start with an example:
A one-time process to clean out your closet helps you organize your closet once. Setting up a repeatable system for how you take clothes out and put them back helps you consistently stay organized.

How does this apply to productivity and planning? You may have a repeatable system for setting up your calendar for the week but what happens when one of these things happens: something takes longer than planned, an emergency pops up, and new things come at you that you need to squeeze into your week? Do you have systems for doing this?

Having systems in place to plan and manage our time can help us live a life of harmony where we don't feel constantly overwhelmed, exhausted, and stressed out. We need to account for the realities of life and create systems to adjust when emergencies happen. It will take time and patience to build the systems, but over time they will become habits.

In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. Discover the power of systems to manage your time and calendar.
2. What is the difference between a one-time process vs a repeatable system.
3. Find out why your goals won't be achieved without the right systems in place.

Ready to ditch overwhelm for good? Head to www.theworklifeharmony.com to get my free training and get started today!

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With the goal of helping moms transition into motherhood with clarity and autonomy, Alyson Caffrey, founder of Operations Agency and Master Maternity Leave, navigates the universal, yet often overlooked, challenge of prepping for maternity leave with humor, grit, and empowering advice.

Alyson Caffrey had been running her own business and prepping for maternity leave when she realized there wasn't much information available for mothers who were in the same position. She decided to take matters into her own hands and create a support system for expecting mothers.

Alyson encourages mothers to be intentional about their maternity leave and to communicate their feelings and needs with their partner and support system. She also encourages them to take care of their physical and mental health by getting enough sleep, drinking enough water, and nourishing their bodies with whole foods. Alyson hopes to create a world where mothers feel supported and empowered during this life-changing time.

In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. Discovering how to plan maternity leave to gain autonomy and creative agency.
2. Understanding how to create clarity and support for expecting employees.
3. Learning how to create a balanced schedule to make the best decisions during maternity leave.

You can connect with Alyson on Instagram @mastermaternityleave and find more information on her website http://mastermaternityleave.com

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While watching a news segment about the stress and overwhelm many working women face, I cringed at the phrase "work+life balance". What was being sold as a solution to this problem of overwhelm was actually just teaching people to multitask and leading to MORE stress.

In this episode, I focus on shifting you away from work-life balance and talk about how you can create Work + Life Harmony instead. By shifting away from the quest for balance and towards harmony, you will be able to live a life that is more productive and free from so much stress and overwhelm.

In this episode, you will learn:
1. Uncovering why the phrase "work-life balance" is actually doing more harm than good.
2. Understanding why multitasking is not the answer to overwhelm and stress.
3. Exploring how to create a life of harmony, rather than balance, to reduce stress and overwhelm.

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Our very own Taryn Sowa from The Pink Bee team joins the podcast today to share her journey to Work+Life Harmony. I love bringing you examples of women who have a lot on their plate and sharing how they are ditching overwhelm when it would seem impossible.

Taryn Sowa is a business manager and podcast producer who has been running her business from home for four years. She supports multiple women's businesses while growing and prioritizing her family, and supporting her husband's busy career.

When Taryn joined The Pink Bee team, I also welcomed her in as a student of the TOP Program because we practice what we preach! After joining, Taryn began to tweak her time management and planning processes, creating systems and tools to prioritize tasks across multiple businesses. Through trial and error, she was able to master her time without sacrificing her business or family. Today, she happily shares her wisdom and real-life results from The TOP Program.

In this episode, we discuss:
1. How to manage time and plan effectively while juggling multiple businesses and a family
2. Strategies to make the most of time while in the trenches of motherhood
3. The benefits of combining both paper and digital tools for time management and productivity.

You can follow Taryn on Instagram @taryn.sowa or check out her website at www.tarynsowa.com.

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Struggling to keep up with an overwhelming workload? I'm determined to help you discover how to prioritize your time and actually lighten your load to achieve Work + Life Harmony.

Tune in as I share strategies that can help you make better decisions about what we say yes and no to, and can help you have more time to do the tasks that only YOU can do.

In this episode, I'm covering:1. How do we get clarity on our time budget and maximize our productivity
2. What strategies can be used to prioritize our time and lighten our load
3. How can we get comfortable asking for help and delegating tasks

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Think you're too busy to plan? Then I need you to meet Tess! Tess Fjedheim is a student of The TOP Program and is a mom to 3 young kids, runs 2 businesses, AND runs a full-time farm with her husband.

With all the uncertainty that goes with her life, planning has been what allows her to carve out time for herself and her family without sacrificing her businesses. She has since grown her businesses and created positive Work+Life Harmony by using small wins and creating a morning routine.

Tess has become an amazing example of how one can stay on top of their time management, organization, and productivity and still have time for themselves. Structure is freedom!

Listen in as we discuss:1. How Tess manages to juggle a full-time farm, two businesses, and three young children.
2. How Tess plans for her busy lifestyle with its high level of uncertainty.
3. How Tess prioritizes her time to stay balanced between her various roles.

The best place to connect with Tess is on social media!
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Many people call me the Queen Bee of time management, organization, and productivity, but that's all wrong. We are ALL Queen Bees and when you learn to embrace that, that is when you find Work + Life Harmony.

The secret? The queen bee does NOT do everything. She does what she and only she can do and gets help with the rest. She has support. She honors and cares for other bees and they take care of her in return.

When things are optimized, they can grow.

Tune into today's episode to learn why this is an excellent lesson for us to learn from to take control of our lives, do what we are designed to do, and to care for each other.

In this episode, I'm covering:

1. What is the importance of the symbol of the queen bee and how can we embrace it in our lives?
2. What does a queen bee's role and life really look like?
3. How can we use the role of the queen bee to help manage our time, plan our lives, and find work-life harmony?

DM me 'Queen Bee' if you are ready to be the Queen Bee of your life!

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We're about 3 weeks into the new year...how are you feeling about your goals? In this episode, I want to share 3 tips to help you stay more consistent with your goals and/or habit changes you set at the new year in case you have fallen off the wagon.

The first thing to recognize is that it's completely normal if you're struggling with the intentions you set! I have good news friend, there is a very easy to way help you stay more consistent and I'm sharing it in this episode.

Tune in to:
1. Uncover the three tips you need to stay consistent with your 2021 goals.
2. Learn how to break down a goal into activities that you have control over.
3. Discover if your goal is actually meaningful to you, or if it is someone else's.

I would love to know what your goal is after you listen to this episode. DM it to me over on Instagram @megansumrell

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In this episode of Work + Life Harmony, Krista St-Germain, a master certified life coach and widow, helps us tackle the heavy and hard topic of productivity through grief, teaching us to actively prioritize joy, acknowledge our emotions, and challenge the pervasive grief myths that can hinder our healing.

Krista St-Germain was a widow at the age of 40 after her husband was killed while trying to change a flat tire. She found herself struggling to find resources to help her through her grief and eventually stumbled upon a life coaching program. Through that program, she was able to learn how to change her thoughts and create something she genuinely wanted in the future. Krista now hosts a podcast to help other women struggling with grief, teaching them how to manage their thoughts and emotions and prioritize joy. With time, their brains can adjust to the new reality and create new data.

In this episode, we talk through:

1. How can we tackle productivity through grief

2. What are the common myths surrounding grief

3. How can we prioritize joy when planning our lives, both during and after grief

You can connect with Krista further on her website or over on Instagram @lifecoachkrista. If you are struggling with grief, she also has a free grief quiz that you can take to help decide which of her podcast episodes would serve you best:www.coachingwithkrista.com/griefsupport

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If you were off your routines for 2 - 4 weeks, it can take 2 - 4 to get back on track!

After the holidays, it's time to take on what can seem like the daunting challenge of getting back on top of your routines, while learning to navigate the central conflict between your pre-existing routines and your new goals.

This episode is about the steps you can take to get back into routines and even add in new ones! I share the most important trick I've learned over time of getting into the habit of any routine and you'll walk away with tips to make it easier to get back into your routines in a calm, intentional, and peaceful way.

When you have the right systems and tools to plan and manage your time, you can live a life of harmony!

Tune in to:
1. Learn four steps to help you get back on track with routines you may have stepped away from after the holidays.
2. Discover how to create a morning routine that serves you based on your unique personality type and schedule.
3. Find out how to set yourself up for success by reintroducing routines one at a time and making sure they are present in your weekly plan.

After listening in, let's connect on Instagram over at @megansumrell. DM me and let me know what routine you are bringing back this week so I can cheer you on!

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New year, new you, NO WAY! You don't need a new you. You are fantastic just the way you are. New year, new you implies that who we are isn't enough. How about we switch this to "New Year, I'm Here!".

With the original phrase, you are putting all your eggs in the New Year basket and this puts you in the place where you need a fresh year to do something different. I simply don't believe in this way of planning.

The solution? Listen in to find out!

In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. Why the phrase "New Year, New You" can set you up for failure, and what to say instead.
2. How to make the most of a new year without overwhelming yourself with trying to become a "new you".
3. Discover a powerful planning process to help you prioritize and accomplish your goals throughout the year.

Ready to finally ditch overwhelm and learn how to gain control of your time no matter what life throws at you? DM me on Instagram the word "training" and I will send over my free training.

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Do you run your own business? Outsourcing can come in many shapes and sizes. Today, I have Michelle Fernandez here to talk about the differences between using an agency vs. an independent contractor when you're ready to outsource tasks. She digs into how both can save you time and how to think about when to use each type.

Michelle Fernandez is the founder of a boutique marketing agency specializing in fractional CMO, Facebook ads, and funnel building to create predictable growth for businesses. She is also a mom of adult twins and understands the importance of managing time to create Work + Life Harmony.

Listen in as we discuss:
1. What are the pros and cons of hiring an agency versus an independent contractor?
2. What questions should you ask when looking for an agency to outsource tasks?
3. What are the time-saving benefits of working with an agency?

Michelle also has a podcast called The Traffic & Conversions Show and you can find her hanging out on Instagram at www.instagram.com/themichellefernandez

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Don't waste your time writing New Year's resolutions - they're a setup for failure. Once upon a time, I was a firm believer in making traditional New Year's resolutions each year, but I have since come to realize that this is a waste of time.

Instead of making bold statements at the beginning of the year (most times unrealistic to your current circumstances), I now focus on something completely different. A way that allows for changes that may come up over the course of the year and account for changes.

My realistic approach is how to set yourself up for success.

In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. Why I don't believe in New Year's resolutions and how they can actually set you up for failure.
2. What an alternative approach to New Year's resolutions is
3. A better way to approach goal setting for the coming year.

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Are learning time management and productivity skills a waste of time if you have ADHD? No! I am by no means an expert in this area so I brought one on the show instead.

ADHD expert, Skye Rapson, joins the podcast and is an academic with over seven years of experience working in adult education. She has studied in various fields, including Psychology, Sociology, and Public Health, and is now a Doctoral Candidate in Population Health. Skye was diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her doctorate. Since then, she has dedicated time to researching and disseminating ADHD studies, focusing on supporting others with strengths-based, neurodiverse-friendly tools and systems.

Skye shares some of the strategies today to build effective systems and help alleviate feelings of overwhelm and anxiety.

In this episode, you will learn the following:1. How does time blindness affect people with ADHD?
2. What are some strategies for externalizing time?
3. How do routines help people with ADHD?

If you would like to connect with Skye, head over to her website https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/ or find her on Instagram @ unconventionalorganisation.

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I'm always surprised when people look at my weekly planner and see how much white space is in there. To the outside world, I appear to be a highly productive person. But the fact is, I have a lot of free time on my calendar. That's because I prioritize the things that are most important to me. And I've realized that a full calendar or full schedule does not necessarily mean that you have a full life.

In fact, sometimes it can mean the opposite. If you're constantly overbooked, over-scheduled, and over-exhausted, it's time to take a step back and assess what's really important to you. That way, you can fill your life with the things that bring you joy and make you feel accomplished, content and satisfied.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

1. How my schedule looks more blank than you think

2. The importance of removing things from your calendar that don't fill you up.

3. The benefits of having large chunks of time in your life that are not full.

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I'm a time management expert, and I've noticed a trend on social media of people sharing the five things they would never do in their field. 

Count me in! I thought it would be fun to do the same for time management so listen in to hear the five things I would never do as a time management expert.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

1. What are the top five things a time management expert would never do?

2. What are the benefits of planning ahead instead of waiting until the last minute?

3. What are the advantages of using a plan instead of a task list?

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Work + Life Harmony podcast officially hit 3 years! 

I'm Megan Sumrell, host of the Work + Life Harmony podcast and creator of the TOP Program and TOP Planner. I'm also a mom and wife, and just like you, I'm juggling all the things while running multiple businesses and a family. I started the Work + Life Harmony podcast because I wanted to help women like you master their time, planning, and organization so they could live a life of harmony. 

On this fun episode, I went live and invited my audience to join and ask me any questions, and I mean any! From one of the most unexpected or unusual subjects I've covered on the podcast to what have been my most embarrassing moments. Join the fun and listen in to this celebratory episode. 

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In this episode of Work + Life Harmony, Amy Pottenger shares her expert tips on creating a dedicated space in your home for work - even if you don't have a separate room! Are you struggling to find a dedicated space to work at home? Check out these tips for setting up a work-friendly space in your home, no matter the size!

"Your home is your secret weapon to achieving the life and the business that you desire."

Amy Pottenger is a residential interior designer and productivity expert. She has been designing homes for over 15 years and is passionate about helping people create spaces that support their goals and improve their daily lives.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

• How your home design impacts your daily life
• The importance of having a dedicated space in your home for productivity
• How to repurpose rooms or areas in your home to create a functional and stylish home office.

You can connect with Amy at https://refreshdesign.net/ or on Instagram.
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It's that time of year when everyone starts asking for planner suggestions! I'm sharing some of the things I've noticed as I do deep-dive reviews of different planners. I am going to compare 6 different planners and talk through the pros and cons of each while also giving you my tips on what to look for (and what to avoid) when picking your next planner.

Planners discussed in this episode: Passion Planner, TOP Planner, Living Well Planner, Happy Planner, Full Focus Planner, Bloom Work Life Balance and I also mention Bullet Journals and Rocketbook.

Let me help you get your wheels going as you start thinking about your new planner for next year.

Tune in to find out which ones I would recommend (or not recommend) to help make your planning more fun and effective.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

• How to choose the right planner for you
• What to look for in a planner
• What to avoid in a planner

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Planning tips and organization techniques are fantastic for getting things in order in the short term, but they aren’t enough to prevent us from feeling overwhelmed again later. That’s why we need repeatable planning systems in place, and today, I’m sharing three of these life-changing processes!

Do you know the difference between planning tips or techniques and planning systems?

Both are amazing and can help you out, but only one is capable of preventing you from feeling overwhelmed continually.

While planning techniques give you those quick wins, they aren’t enough to stop you from feeling overwhelmed in the long run because they aren’t part of a repeatable system. That’s why, today, I’m sharing with you the three planning systems you need to keep the stress and overwhelm at bay LONG TERM!

By the end of this episode, you will learn:

• Why planning tips feel so rewarding in the moment but don’t prevent overwhelm from creeping back in
• The three continuous, repeatable planning systems I use
• How to start using these processes in your own life to stop feeling overwhelmed

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If you’re new to personal development, it can seem daunting at first. There is SO much to choose from, and as a busy mompreneur, how do you find TIME to fit it in? Michelle Wolfe is here to help, and she’s giving us the tips we need to make personal development an easy part of our Work + Life Harmony.

When you hear the words “personal development”, what’s the first thing that pops into your mind?

For many women, it’s the overwhelming feeling of having to find time for yet another thing in your schedule coupled with the confusion of not even knowing where to begin.

Thankfully, today’s guest, Michelle Wolfe, is here to give us the direction we need to approach personal development from the perspective of achieving Work + Life Harmony — NOT from the stress of adding yet another thing to our plates.

By the end of this conversation, you will learn:

• How to find time for yourself and your personal development
• What’s most important for you to focus on in this area as a mompreneur with a lot going on already
• The reasons prioritizing this kind of time for yourself really does benefit your overall work + life harmony

Then, if you’re ready for more from Michelle, follow her on Instagram at @themichellewolfe and check out her fabulous fitness apparel line, MUVE (remember to use the coupon code MUVE10 to snag your discount!).

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Most of us approach personality test results with the idea that they can’t be changed, but recently, I’ve seen shifts in not only my own Myers-Briggs personality type but in the types of women in my community. And today, I’m sharing how weekly planning may be impacting these changes!

What is your Myers-Briggs personality type?

For years, my personality test results showed I was about as INTJ as they come!

However, recently, I’ve noticed that these results — specifically the first and last letter in your Myers Briggs personality type — have a direct impact on how you plan and manage your time AND that, with weekly planning, they can even shift.

By the end of this episode, you will learn:

• The way to understand your personality test results and what it really means to be an introvert or an extrovert
• How my Myers Briggs personality type has shifted over time
• Why weekly planning can change your test results — and your life!

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The holidays are on their way, and for most of us busy moms, this means a big dose of holiday stress is barreling our direction, too. Thankfully, feeling overwhelmed during November and December doesn’t have to be your norm, and today, I’m giving you the planning tips you need to make that happen!

When do you start prepping for the holidays most years?

Believe it or not, I usually start in September, and I’m here to tell you that, while it may seem like feeling overwhelmed is just a natural part of Q4, it does NOT have to be this way!

Today, I’m sharing with you the planning tips you need to reduce holiday stress and actually enjoy this time of the year with your family and friends.

By the end of this episode, you will learn:

• Why feeling overwhelmed during the holiday season is normal, but NOT inevitable
• The three areas you can plan for ahead of time to lessen holiday stress: gift buying, scheduling, and food prep (trust me on this last one!)
• Key planning tips you need for each of these three areas

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The holidays are on their way, and for most of us busy moms, this means a big dose of holiday stress is barreling our direction, too. Thankfully, feeling overwhelmed during November and December doesn’t have to be your norm, and today, I’m giving you the planning tips you need to make that happen!

When do you start prepping for the holidays most years?

Believe it or not, I usually start in September, and I’m here to tell you that, while it may seem like feeling overwhelmed is just a natural part of Q4, it does NOT have to be this way!

Today, I’m sharing with you the planning tips you need to reduce holiday stress and actually enjoy this time of the year with your family and friends.

By the end of this episode, you will learn:

• Why feeling overwhelmed during the holiday season is normal, but NOT inevitable
• The three areas you can plan for ahead of time to lessen holiday stress: gift buying, scheduling, and food prep (trust me on this last one!)
• Key planning tips you need for each of these three areas

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Today’s guest, Katy Wells, has truly changed my life with her decluttering methods and organization tips and allowed me to stop feeling overwhelmed about the physical things in our house. I know she’ll also be a game-changer for you when it comes to finding ways to simplify and declutter your home!

Is one of your goals for next year to declutter your home?

Today’s guest, Katy Joy Wells, is THE expert you want to learn from on this topic, and she’s back with the organization tips you need to tackle decluttering without feeling overwhelmed.

She’s also shedding light on the difference between managing expected mess and decluttering. (This was a HUGE eye-opener for me!)

By the end of this conversation, you will learn:

• The systems and organization tips you need to confidently get more organized in 2023
• How to tackle large decluttering projects around your house without feeling overwhelmed
• The subtle difference between expected mess and clutter — and why it matters

Then, if you’re ready for more from Katy, check out her Toy Clutter Cure.

You can also follow her on Instagram at @katyjoywells and tune into her previous appearance on the Work + Life Harmony Podcast in Episode 135.

Lastly (but certainly not least!), be sure to join Katy and me at my upcoming Plan-a-Palooza event on October 18th and 19th, where you will learn everything you need to declutter in 2023! Grab your ticket HERE.

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As a part of the Meet the Guest Expert series for our upcoming Plan-a-Palooza, I’m so excited to introduce you to the DIY home project guru, Tasha Agruso! She’s sharing her best project planning tips to help you stop feeling overwhelmed about the big things you want to tackle in your home.

How many home projects are you currently putting off because just the thought of them leaves you stressed and feeling overwhelmed?

You are definitely NOT alone in this! In fact, many women avoid large home projects altogether because they are so daunting.

That’s why, today, I have the master of DIY home projects, Tasha Agruso, here to give us the actionable planning tips we need to break down large projects into manageable steps.

By the end of this conversation, you will learn:

• How Tasha plans for large home projects
• Key planning tips to help you DIY the bigger projects you’ve been avoiding
• The way to maximize your time when doing home projects so you stop feeling overwhelmed and actually get things DONE

Then, if you’re ready for more from Tasha, follow her and her business on Instagram @tasha.kaleidoscope and @kaleidoscope_living.

And be sure to join Tasha and me at my upcoming Plan-a-Palooza event on October 18th and 19th, where you will learn her entire home project planning system! Grab your ticket HERE.

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If you think you’re the only person battling procrastination, you’re dead wrong. EVERYONE deals with this, and there’s a good reason the productivity tips you’ve been trying aren’t helping! If you’re ready to stop procrastination for good, you need the #1 strategy in today’s episode.

When was the last time you found yourself feeling overwhelmed because of procrastination?

Whether or not we’d like to admit it, we ALL have some work to do when it comes to procrastination.

That’s why, this week, we’re talking about how to stop procrastination and why all of the productivity tips and tools in the world won't work without this #1 key strategy!

By the end of this episode, you will learn:

• The two reasons it’s so hard to stop procrastination and why it leaves us feeling overwhelmed
• What doesn’t work when it comes to putting an end to our procrastinating
• The #1 productivity tip you need to kick procrastination to the curb for good

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Annual planning time is here, so I’m once again chatting with one of my favorite podcast guests, Mindi Huebner, as we dive into how to master your mindset while creating your long-term plans and priorities. Because we all know that no matter how great our plans, nothing works without the right mindset!

How many times do you start working towards a new goal or plan with your intentions and priorities in check, only to have your mind completely derail you?

Don’t worry, I’ve been there, too, and know firsthand that it’s hard to make progress on even the best thought-out plans when we don’t have the right things in place between our ears.

That’s why, today, I’m bringing back the incredible Mindi Huebner, who is here to help you master your mindset when it comes to long-term goals and annual planning. 

By the end of this conversation, you will learn:

• Why those voices in your head and your “internal clutter” always seem to derail you and your priorities
• The way to approach annual planning and long-term goals in a way that will work for you
• How to finally stop self-sabotaging, own your identity, and master your mindset

Then, if you’re ready for more from Mindy, be sure to check out her previous appearances on the podcast in Episode 102 on habit stacking, Episode 34 on mastering your outcomes, and Episode 10 on living your life on purpose. You can also follow her on Instagram @mindihuebner.

And be sure to join Mindi and me at my upcoming Plan-a-Palooza event on October 18th and 19th! Grab your ticket HERE.

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Constant overwhelm seems to be inevitable for women nowadays and for good reason. Life and motherhood demand a lot! But understanding why we feel this way is the first step to changing things. In this episode, I dive into the top reasons women are feeling overwhelmed — and what we can do about it!

Can you remember the last time you weren’t feeling overwhelmed?

Almost all of the women I know live in a continual state of overwhelm, and it’s completely understandable given the current realities of the world and motherhood.

Thankfully, you don’t have to stay stuck here! Today, we’re going to uncover how to stop feeling overwhelmed by looking at the top 3 sources of your overwhelm and what you can do to manage them more easily.

By the end of this episode, you will learn:

• Why increased responsibilities contribute to you continually feeling overwhelmed
• How to stop feeling overwhelmed by your technology
• Ways to manage the unrealistic expectations you’re placing on yourself

Then, if you’re ready for more support, be sure to grab your seat for my TOP Bootcamp. Inside, you’ll learn how to manage your TIME, control your CALENDAR, and skyrocket your PRODUCTIVITY!

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Many people think long-term planning is a waste of time — especially for busy moms. But in this episode, I’m sharing how the right kind of annual planning helps you stay present, establish boundaries, and avoid overscheduling so that you can finally create the work-life harmony you desire.

When was the last time you followed through with the goals and dreams you wrote down during your annual planning?

If you’re like many of the women I talk to, you’ve pretty much thrown in the towel on long-term planning, and it’s hard to blame you.

Making annual plans that actually work for our lives as busy moms can be challenging, but it’s not impossible. And today, I’m sharing with you why long-term planning (done the right way!) is worthwhile AND how it helps you create the work-life harmony you crave.

By the end of this episode, you will learn:

• Why your current method of long-term planning feels like a waste of time — and it probably is
• The reason annual planning helps you stay present and have more work-life harmony NOW
• How long-term plans support your boundaries and keep you from overscheduling

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The incredible Brie Sodano is back to share with you the financial planning tips you need to create more space, time, and freedom in your life! Brie’s also one of the featured speakers for my upcoming Plan-A-Palooza annual planning event because let’s face it, planning and money go hand-in-hand.

Do the words budgeting or financial planning send shivers down your spine?

If so, you’re definitely not alone, but the truth is we can’t really talk about our annual planning without also talking about our money.

Thankfully, today’s guest, Brie Sodano, approaches money in a way that’s accessible and empowering for women, and she’s back to share the planning tips and money system you need as you think ahead to 2023 (and beyond!).

By the end of this conversation, you will learn:

• Planning tips you can apply no matter where you are on your financial journey
• Brie’s invisible money system and how it can help with your annual planning
• Why this type of financial planning will create more space and time in your life

Then, if you’re ready to dive deeper into financial freedom by uncovering where your cash is actually going each month, check out Brie’s DIY course, “Find Your Bleed.”

You can also follow Brie on Instagram @sheeptoshark for even more tips on money mindset, management, and investment.

AND be sure you’ve grabbed your seat for my upcoming Plan-A-Palooza annual planning event happening on October 18th and 19th!

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Unlocking simple ways to identify and minimize the distractions you encounter daily is a game-changer! In this episode, we talk about the two types of distractions that keep you feeling overwhelmed. PLUS, the tools and strategies you need to combat them — including your weekly planning!

What is the number one challenge you face when it comes to staying on track with your weekly planning, feeling productive, and not feeling overwhelmed?

If your answer was “DISTRACTIONS!”, you’re not alone.

Learning how to minimize distractions is one of the biggest struggles I hear from women in my community, and that’s why, today, we're diving into not just the two types of distractions we all face, but more importantly, how to overcome them!

By the end of this episode, you will learn:

• The two types of distractions we ALL encounter every day
• Tangible tools and strategies to minimize distractions
• How weekly planning helps when it comes to avoiding distractions, increasing focus, and fighting back against feeling overwhelmed

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Finding a Sunday routine that sets you up for success is HUGE for busy moms! We all want to learn how to stop feeling overwhelmed and finally crack the code on how to get organized without sacrificing our weekends — and that’s exactly what today’s guest is here to help us do with five simple steps.

When was the last time you Googled phrases like “how to stop feeling overwhelmed on Monday” or “Sunday routine for busy moms”?

Look, I get it! Figuring out how to get organized and feel prepared for the week ahead — without sucking all of the joy AND free time out of your weekend — can be challenging.

That’s why Toni-Ann Mayembe of Real Happy Mom is here to share a quick and easy Sunday routine that will set you up for a successful week in just five simple steps.

By the end of this conversation, you will learn:

• A manageable Sunday routine that will get you ready for the week ahead
• The way weekly planning factors into Toni-Ann’s steps
• How to get organized with everything from your clothes to your meals to your devices

Also, be sure to follow Toni-Ann on Instagram @realhappymom for even more tips and systems tailor-made for busy moms!

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Transitions — we make them all day, every day, but how much attention do we give them? In this episode, I’m exploring how purposeful transitions can increase your productivity and stop you from feeling overwhelmed and irritable. PLUS, I’m sharing the six words that have been a game-changer for me!

Have you noticed that even with intentional weekly planning, you’ve been feeling overwhelmed and irritable?

This is exactly where I found myself until a recent vacation with my daughter when I discovered a single, six-word question that gave me a whole new lens for considering how I go through my days.

In this episode, I’m sharing what I’ve learned about transitions and how they affect our productivity and our overall work-life harmony!

By the end of this episode, you will learn:

• The one question that reshaped my thoughts about transitions
• How to increase your productivity and decrease your irritability
• Why asking yourself this question throughout your day will help you stop feeling overwhelmed

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When I sit down to do my weekly planning, there are several tools I use, but five specific planning supplies that I just can’t plan without. Today, I’m revealing the absolute essentials for this paper planner lover. PLUS, I’m sharing why you should check them out, too!

As you settle in for your weekly planning session, what are your must-have items?

When it comes to using a paper planner, there are a LOT of planning supplies and resources to choose from.

In this episode, I’m giving a behind-the-scenes look at the five tools that I always have on hand and why they are key to making my plans work so well!

By the end of this episode, you will learn:

• How my paper planner — the TOP Planner — functions as my command center each week
• The physical and digital planning supplies I always have nearby when it comes time for my weekly planning
• One item that has been a true game-changer for me

Ready to make the most of these planning supplies in your own life? Snag your TOP Planner, my favorite erasable pens, and my Trello course now!

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Wanting to find your style and feel confident in your clothes is NOT shallow. It’s a beautiful way to care for yourself and find harmony in your life. Today, style guru Mary Nidiffer shares how to stop feeling overwhelmed when it comes to your closet and the best tips to save time getting dressed!

When you open your closet in the morning, how do you feel? Excited? Overwhelmed? Lost?

If the clothes staring back at you leave you feeling frustrated or like you’ll never feel confident and find your style, today’s guest is here to help!

Style expert Mary Nidiffer is the queen of helping women learn how to stop feeling overwhelmed and, instead, find harmony, peace, and joy when it comes to their closets. Plus, she’s the BEST at giving intentional tips to save time while doing it!

By the end of this conversation, you will learn:

• Game-changing tips to save time when it comes to your wardrobe
• How to stop feeling overwhelmed about shopping and choose the best clothes for you
• The way to find your style and feel fantastic

Then, after listening, if you’re ready to dive deeper and get the support you deserve when it comes to your clothes and how you feel while wearing them, check out StyleFinder.

Also, be sure to follow Mary on Instagram @stylebymarymichele for even more closet inspiration.

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Why do I love the color pink so much? If you’ve ever wondered this, today’s episode is giving you the inside scoop on the reasons pink means so much to me and my business, The PINK Bee. Plus, I share how the color pink is tied to passion and what it has to do with you creating work + life harmony!

What does the color pink mean to you?

I was recently asked about my obsession with pink and why I love it SO much that I even named my business “The Pink Bee” and filled my branding with shades of pink!

So, today, I’m diving into my deep love of pink and what it has to do with my mission to share how women everywhere can create work + life harmony.

By the end of this episode, you will learn:

• What the color pink symbolizes for me
• Why the concept of passion is tied to the color pink
• How I challenged my desire to be professional, successful, and passionate into creating The Pink Bee and its mission to spread work + life harmony

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When it comes to choosing a paper planner, there are a lot of factors to consider! This week, I dive into what your top priorities should be when choosing a new paper planner. Plus, I’m sharing what these things mean for your weekly planning.

Are you team paper planner or team digital planner?

If you’re a paper planner lover, this week’s episode is definitely for you!

I’m spelling out the top 3 priorities you need to take into account when choosing your planner to boost your productivity and ensure successful weekly planning.

By the end of this episode, you will learn:

• The one true purpose of your paper planner
• How your planner’s layout, size, and binding factor into your weekly planning
• The pros and cons of dated versus undated planners

Then, if you’re ready to learn more about the best paper planner around — complete with the #1 planning system for women — check out the TOP Planner.

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Mompreneurs, if you’re at a place in life where you desire to create meaningful income but are worried about time, this episode is for you! Tune in as I talk with marketing expert and powerhouse Martha Krejci about how to start affiliate marketing WITHOUT feeling overwhelmed.

Have you been searching for a way to make extra money, but are feeling overwhelmed about the amount of time you have to devote to it?

As a mompreneur, you know that your time is precious, and today, I want to offer you a new way to approach making the most of it.

I’m talking with THE affiliate marketing expert, Martha Krejci, who shares her incredible knowledge on how to start affiliate marketing within a limited amount of time and in a way that feels good to you.

By the end of this conversation, you will learn:

• What exactly affiliate marketing is and why it can help you make meaningful income as a mompreneur
• The way to stop feeling overwhelmed and avoid all of the skeezy people in the affiliate marketing space
• How to start affiliate marketing the right way and begin choosing who you want to be an affiliate for

If by the end of this episode, you’re ready to dive deeper into affiliate marketing, head to Martha’s signature program, The Affiliate University.

Also, be sure to follow her on Instagram @themarthakrejci.

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I spend most of my time talking about monthly and weekly planning from a singular perspective. But, in honor of Father's Day, I want to share a few strategies for co-planning with your spouse or significant other to create more life harmony. PLUS, I’m giving you some family planning tips as well!

What is your current strategy for co-planning with your partner or spouse?

If your answer was, “What co-planning strategy?”, don’t worry! You’re not alone in your desire to do your monthly and weekly planning solo.

However, today, I want to share with you my best planning tips for working with your spouse, significant other, or family to make sure everyone is on the same page with the plans in your home.

By the end of this episode, you will learn:

• The five co-planning tips and strategies we use in our home
• How to stop being the planning ringleader (and why you will actually want to do this)
• The way your singular weekly planning factors into weekly reviews, monthly reviews, and annual planning with your family

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When summer finally arrives, it’s easy for your routines and weekly planning to start slipping. But there is a way to create a routine for the break that still allows for flexibility and will save your sanity during these months! Tune in for my top 5 time management tips for moms over summer break.

How quickly have you gone from wishing for summer break to counting down the days until school starts and you can create a routine again?

Just because your kids are home doesn’t mean you have to throw all routines and weekly planning out the window!

In today's episode, I am going to share my top 5 time management tips to help you navigate the summer and not lose your mind.

By the end of this episode, you will learn:

• What A Days and B Days are — and how combining them with my other time management tips will be a game-changer for you
• How to create a routine for your morning, afternoon, and evening that’s flexible for your family
• Why it’s crucial to NOT abandon your weekly planning (even when school is out)

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If going paperless is something you’ve considered, but you’ve been feeling overwhelmed about how to make it happen, this conversation is 100% for you! The amazing Abby Lawson has been a game-changer in my own paper-free journey, and she’s here to give you the organization tips you need to go paperless, too.

When was the last time you thought about how incredible it would be to finally start going paperless?

It sounds fantastic in theory, but what if just thinking about everything needed to get there leaves you feeling overwhelmed?

I’ve been there! And that’s why, today, I’m chatting with Abby Lawson of Abby Organizes to get all of the organization tips you need to go paperless without the stress.

By the end of this conversation, you will learn:

• Why going paperless will truly change your life
• How I went from feeling overwhelmed about becoming paper-free to super excited
• The practical organization tips you need to go paperless using Evernote and other simple tools (even if you’re not tech-savvy!)

If by the end you’re ready to dip your toes in the water of becoming paper-free, check out Abby’s FREE resource to help you get started with Evernote.

Then, when you’re ready to dive deeper, head to Paperless Made Simple for more help conquering your paper clutter and fully making the switch to digital.

Also, be sure to follow Ashley on Instagram @abbyorganizes for even more advice and inspiration.

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Believe it or not, even with weekly planning, you can have too much of a good thing! The tendency to overplan is very real for many women, and that’s why this week, we’re diving into the best ways to know if you’re doing it, what could happen as a result, and how to stop overplanning ASAP.

You know I love weekly planning, but did you know it’s actually possible to overplan?

It’s true! And if you are overplanning constantly, it can lead to some pretty serious consequences.

In this episode, I’m sharing common ways we overplan, the signs to look for, and how to stop overplanning now.

By the end of this episode, you will learn:

• Two scenarios where women tend to overplan the most
• The three ways to easily identify overplanning in your own life
• How to stop overplanning when you create your weekly plans

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“Don’t hide your motherhood” is a mantra from MOMpire’s Ashley Meyer that changed my life, and today, she’s here sharing why motherhood and being a mompreneur are such powerful gifts. She’s also here to show you how you can trade in toxic hustle culture for simplicity to find success.

As an employee or business owner, can you remember a time when you felt like you had to hide your motherhood?

The ambitious, “have it all” hustle culture that tells us, as women, we should constantly be excelling and pushing in both our work and our personal life, but that the two should never overlap.

This simply isn’t true, and the incredible Ashley Meyer of MOMpire®️ is here to share how showing up as your full self as a mom and an entrepreneur simultaneously is not only possible but phenomenal, and why there’s no shame in owning the title of “mompreneur.”

By the end of this conversation, you will learn:

• Why you should never have to hide your motherhood in your work or otherwise
• Our thoughts on the titles “mompreneur” and “boss mom”
• How to ditch hustle culture for good and instead embrace simplicity, systems, and structure to find freedom

Also, if you’re ready for even more motherhood inspiration, be sure to follow Ashley and MOMpire®️ on Instagram @ashleybrookemeyer and @themompire.
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While you may not consider yourself a quitter, there are times that learning when to quit can actually get you closer to where you need to be. Whether it’s internal or external forces shifting your priorities and circumstances, this episode can help you determine if it’s time to quit to win.

Do you know when to stick something out and when to quit?

If you’re anything like me and highly driven by goals and productivity, calling it quits is not something that comes naturally. 

But sometimes, knowing when to quit and shift your priorities is exactly what you need to do, and today, we’re diving into the specific times that quitters come out on top.

By the end of this episode, you will learn:

• When to quit and why quitting may be the best thing for you
• What to do when outside circumstances cause your priorities to change
• Two circumstances when quitting can actually boost your productivity and get you closer to the goals that align with your values

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Establishing daily routines can be a challenge for moms with ever-changing schedules, but this episode will help you see routines in a new light. Plus, you’ll learn the steps to create flexible routines that actually work for you and discover how to fit them into your weekly planning.

As a busy mom, does your daily and weekly planning constantly look different?

I get it, and I know with a fluid, constantly-shifting schedule, you may feel like daily routines simply can’t work for your life.

If you’ve written off your ability to create routines because you have a very non-routine life, this week’s conversation is absolutely for you!

By the end of this episode, you will learn:

• About the flexible weekly and daily routines in my life — and how much time they save me
• A new way to define routines and how to create routines that truly make sense for you
• How to fit routines into your weekly planning — even if no two weeks or days look the same

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Feeling overwhelmed may seem like it’s just part of the gig as a mom. Thankfully, positive parenting expert Amy McCready is here to help and shares the advice we need on priorities, how to get kids to do chores, and so much more! Trust me when I say her tips have been a game-changer in our home.

How many times have you started your weekend feeling overwhelmed rather than relaxed and ready to recharge?

As a mom, I know our weekends can become a battleground of priorities between my daughter and me, and it’s hard to keep positive parenting at the forefront when this happens.

This is just one of the things we’re diving into with parenting expert Amy McCready as she sheds light on everything from how to get kids to do chores to understanding where your kid is coming from.

By the end of this conversation, you will learn:

• The secret sauce behind Positive Parenting Solution’s mind, body, and soul time
• An easy way to stop feeling overwhelmed about how to get kids to do chores (hint: stop calling them chores!)
• How to balance your priorities as a parent with your kid’s priorities

Then, if you’re ready to explore even more positive parenting, you can attend Amy’s free webinar on getting kids to listen without nagging, yelling, or losing control.

Also, be sure to check out her books and follow her on Instagram @positiveparentingsolutions for other tips and tools.

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If you’re struggling with how to get organized when it comes to all of the physical stuff in your home, decluttering expert Katy Wells is THE person you want to learn from. She’s cracked the code and is here to give you the organizational tips you need to find clutter-free freedom as a busy mom.

When was the last time you looked around at all of the stuff accumulating in your house and thought, “I don’t even know where to start with how to get organized”?

We’ve all been there — especially as moms — and know first-hand that decluttering can feel like a daunting, never-ending task.

When I find myself overwhelmed by all of the physical things in my home, I always turn to today’s guest expert, Katy Joy Wells — the QUEEN of decluttering — for organization tips and guidance!

By the end of this episode, you will discover:

• How clutter affects your mental health and productivity — PLUS, the freedom that comes from learning how to get organized with your physical stuff
• An easy, less stressful way to encourage your kids to help with decluttering and how to get them to put things away the first time
• The organizational tips you need to make decluttering simple and even fun

Trust me, this is just the tip of the iceberg with what you can learn from this amazing woman, and if you’re ready to dive deeper into decluttering, you can join her upcoming LIVE 14-Day Challenge here. It begins May 2nd, so grab your spot now!

Also, be sure to follow Katy on Instagram @katyjoywells for even more inspiration.

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Organization is supposed to make your life easier, but what happens when you get too organized? This week, we’re diving into how to stop feeling overwhelmed from over-organizing and how to create the right kinds of organizational systems for you and your life.

Did you know it is possible to be too organized?

When it comes to getting your life more organized, there is not only a point of diminishing returns but also a point where over-organizing leads to more stress.

If you consider yourself a well-organized person but still are struggling with how to stop feeling overwhelmed when finding what you’re looking for when you need it, this conversation is absolutely for you!

By the end of this episode, you will learn:

• Exactly what I mean when I say you may be “too organized”
• The question at the heart of organization (and why over-organizing doesn’t help you answer it)
• How to stop feeling overwhelmed and finally find organizational systems that work for you

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If you struggle with how to be productive and manage your time during your monthly cycles, cycle syncing is the solution you’ve been searching for! In this episode, expert Megan Rempel shares the secrets to productivity during that time each month — plus, the clock we really should be focusing on.

Honest question... Do you wrestle with how to be productive during your monthly cycles?

Ladies, you are not alone, and thanks to cycle syncing we can finally stop dreading that time each month!

Today’s guest expert, Megan Rempel, is here to help, and she’s breaking down exactly how you can time your tasks to your cycle, so you can maximize your productivity.

By the end of this episode, you will learn:

• The different clocks that men and women run on and what this means for our productivity
• What cycle syncing is and how to adopt it in your life
• How to be productive when you focus less on the 24-hour clock and more on your 28-day clock

Also, be sure to follow Megan on Instagram @meganrempel4 to learn even more from her!

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While weekly planning and time management are not meant to bring stress to your life, many people struggle with feelings of anxiety when it comes to making plans. In this episode, we’re getting to the heart of planning anxiety and the strategies you need to plan in a way that supports you.

When you think about weekly planning in your life, what emotions come up?

For some women, making plans and using time management tools creates feelings of calm and order, but for others, planning anxiety is very real.

If this is you, this week I am sharing some simple strategies for weekly planning that can help you approach making plans or thinking about your plans without that overwhelming anxiety creeping in.

**Please note that I am not a trained counselor or healthcare professional, so any advice I share related to coping with anxiety is simply coming from my own experiences and observations.

By the end of this episode, you will walk with:

• The real reasons you may be experiencing planning anxiety
• The true purpose of planning and time management tools
• How to approach weekly planning in way that supports you and helps you see what’s possible

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It's that time of year! The Beautiful Home, Beautiful Life Summit is here and I have the amazing founder to share some tips with you!

Sign up here: https://msumrell--kaleidoscope-living.thrivecart.com/2022-beautiful-home-beautiful-life/

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Bullet Journals. I'll be blunt. I do not recommend them. They claim to help with productivity but they simply do not. There are a few key elements that are missing from the bullet journal technique and in today's episode, I am going to break it down for you!

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Have you heard of reverse organizing? I hadn't either. But when Laura taught me this strategy, I was blown away. It is SO powerful but so simple!

Here's the link for Multi-Purpose Bins: https://getorganizedhq.com/d2u7 

Here's the link for Kuggis Bins: https://getorganizedhq.com/azfk

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If you were ever taught to create your "top 3" priorities for the day as a form of increasing productivity, listen up.

This method does NOT work for everyone and can actually lead to decreased productivity for some!

In today's episode, I share why and what you can do instead.

If you want to see my planning process in action, download ThePinkBee app and check it out! Available on Apple + Google Play

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If you have a child with "big emotions," then you know all about how they can often hi-jack our time. I live this first hand. Today, Rachel Bailey shares some awesome tips on how to manage this and some tools to help us make better decisions when emotions are big.

Connect with Rachel here: https://rachel-bailey.com/

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Self-care. This word is popping up everywhere. And while I think the intention is good, it is started to cause problems for a lot of women. Today, I want to share my take on "self-care" vs. caring for ones self.

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Making a few simple tweaks to what does (and does not) go on the homescreen of your phone is a HUGE game changer. I can't wait to hear what changes you are going to make!

If you want more tips on setting up your phone to minimize distractions and maximize productivity, check out Organization for your Phone in ThePinkBee app

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I can't wait for you to learn from Brie today. She is going to talk about time, money, and energy and how they all work as one. Trust me, after this episode, you will look at how you plan and spend your time with a whole new perspective.

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I LOVE a good motivational sign or inspirational quote. However, if you are not taking in the whole picture of your life, these empowering messages can lead you to feeling like a failure!

News flash: we are NOT limitless...and that is ok. But, that doens't mean we can't still have limitless beliefs!

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Think you can't grow a massively successful business while raising 3 young kids? Think again! Today, Michelle Vroom joins me on the podcast to share what her "day-to-day" life looks like juggling #allthethings. Her tips on having a crystal clear focus on your "non-negotiables" are gold!

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Biggest lie out there: plans are pointless if you have a lot of uncertainty. If you feel like things are always changing, then you absolutely NEED to plan. Today, I will tell you how you can embrace a new style of planning!

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Have you ever just felt "off?" I know I have. I have times where even though things are getting done and I am managing my time well, I just feel like something is "off." This is a signal that your calendar and your priorities are likely out of alignment.

This week, I am sharing a process you can go through to help shed light on what changes you may need to make.

(You can still join the TOP Bootcamp at www.thetopbootcamp.com)

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As a "mompreneur", there is a lot to juggle. Business, home, school, activities, etc. It is so easy to get caught in the place of "squeezing" things in around the edges.

If you are always feeling pulled in different directions, the perfect place to start is creating three clear buckets of time in your days and week.

If you are ready to learn the right way to manage your time and control your calendar, come join the next bootcamp!

Link to TOP Bootcamp: www.megansumrell.com/topbootcamp

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As we wrap up the year, I want to encourage you to focus your time and energy on what will actually help you hit your goals for next year.

No, it isn't a vision board, resolution or goal setting. Today, we are going to talk all about systems.

If you want help creating your systems for 2022, come check out Plan-a-Palooza at www.megansumrell.com/plan

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Are you desperately waiting for this year to end so you can "start fresh" in the New Year? Stop! We still have important work to do. In this episode, I have a short homework assignment for you that will set you up for success in the upcoming year!

And, if you want to join in on the Plan-a-Palooza workshop, you can sign up here: www.megansumrell.com/plan

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Do you assign out tasks to others but still feel overwhelmed? There is a subtle difference between assigning and delegating. Today we are going to discuss the two and how you can make a shift.

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I talk a lot about weekly planning. But, there are actually 3 other "levels" of planning that are critical to put in place to truly master your time and be the planning super star you were meant to be.

In today's episode, I break down the 4 levels of planning, why each one is important, when to do them and how you can get started today!

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I'll be honest. I like to use the excuse that "I don't have time" to live a really healthy lifestyle. Thankfully, one of my best friends is a certified health coach and continues to teach and show me simple things I can do in my life to stay healthy(ish). Today, Erin is going to share 10 tips that you can start doing today to help you stay healthy during the holiday season. And....none of them take up any time!

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It's that time of year. Everyone is looking for the perfect planner.
 In today's episode, I am going to first explain the difference between paper, digital and electronic planners and then tell you what to look for and how to choose the right one.

Here is a link to the TOP Paper Planning System: https://www.megansumrell.com/thetopplanner

Here is where you can purchase the TOP Digital Planner: https://www.megansumrell.com/top-digital-planner

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Getting out of overwhelm is hard. As a High-Performance Productivity NeuroCoach, Alex works directly with high achieving female business owners to ensure they can grow to 7 figures without burn out.

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The week is over and you are looking at the list of stuff you planned to do but didn't get done.
 Most people will instinctively take all those tasks and then create a task list for next Monday to finish them all.
 This hardly ever works.
 When it comes to what I call "carry-over" tasks, I have a set process I go through on how to deal with this. I am going to share that with you today!

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Have you ever felt "meh" or just depressed and you can't figure out why? Even when you are getting plenty of self-care and rest? I've been there. And, it wasn't until recently that I figured out why.
 Self-care and fun are NOT the same thing, friends.

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When I tell creatives that "Structure Creates Freedom," most will groan and cringe. So, today I have an incredible professional designer, Carina Gardner, here to talk all about it. And she shares exactly why creatives need to have good time management and planning skills!

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Guess what? Meditation and yoga first thing are NOT good for me. Why? Because it isn't a good fit for my personality type. If you have been struggling to find a good morning routine, I have some tips for you here today.
 Come check out www.megansumrell.com/masteryourmorning and join in on the fun!

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As we head into the crazy time of the year, it is critical that we know our real time constraints so we can make good choices on how we spend it.

This episode is going to show you a great way to think about it!

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Were you told you can work your Direct Sales business in small pockets of time only to find that you are now glued to your phone 24/7?

Been there.

Today, I am going to share some time management tips and strategies with you to help you reclaim your time and have real Work+Life Harmony!

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Juggling work and motherhood can certainly be tricky. But the solution isn't to multi-task. The solution is in learning how to plan and manage your time. Today, I am sharing 4 Time Management Tips to help you achieve Work+Life Harmony as a working mom.

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I had no idea how much self-awareness impacts my productivity and time management until I took an incredible course from Dr. Cari Decandia. I can't wait for you to hear what she has to say!

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On the surface, to-do lists seem like a great way to get stuff done.
 However, your to-do list is likely causing you a ton of stress and overwhelm. Today, I am going to share why this happens and what you can do about it.

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I am obsessed with all things habit stacking. I also get a ton of support in this area from my mindset coach, Mindi Huebner. Today, we share some info about habit stacking and learn about "temptation bundling".

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Today I am going to share with you 5 simple things you can do to help you with your transition back to school. But, the best part is that you can use these for any type of schedule change and transition you are facing! It has been a game-changer for us.

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It's the 100th episode of the Work Life Harmony Podcast! WOOP WOOP! Today I am going to share the top 5 most downloaded podcasts with you and some key takeaways from each!

TOP 5 podcasts:

5. Do you know how to use a day planner

#73. Do You know how to create boundaries with your time

#75. Meet my Mom: Proof I wasn't always this way

#63. How Streaking Can Change Your Life with Jeff and Jamie Downs

#48. Why Will Power Will Not Make You More Productive

Other favorites that were sssoooo close!

#82: 5 Life Lessons I Learned from My Niece

#71. My experience on Love it or List It...Your Questions answered

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"Success leaves clues." I have some serious issues with how I see this being used today. In today's episode, I will share when it may or may not be useful for you as it relates to how you manage your time.

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It seems like Pomodoro is the latest "productivity fad" out there. But, just like everything else, it isn't a great fit for everyone. Here are my thoughts on it and why it may (or may not) be good for you.

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Be honest. How many notebooks do you have right now? Is it working for you? Can you find what you need?

Listen up and tell me if you are going to join the "One Notebook Challenge"

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Most of us are familiar with 2 modes of productivity...active and restorative. But, the third mode is where the magic really happens! In today's episode, I break down all three modes and give you ideas on how to ensure you have them all!

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Mom guilt. It's a real thing. Every mom I know feels guilty about something. Today, Dr.Casarella, a fellow mom, is going to share some amazing tips on how we can learn to kick our mom guilt to the curb and stop feeling guilty about the choices we make with our time.

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Words are powerful. Sometimes one simple word can completely change your life and perspective. In today's episode, I am sharing two words that I have learned to love and incorporate into my everyday life that has had a massive impact.

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Ever wonder why you aren't getting results? You've got the goal...you created the plan...you broke your plan down...but still nothing. It may be because you put results before your reason!

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Annette is an accomplished woman I look up to. We are in a mastermind together and I get an "inside" look into both of businesses. As a mom of two young kids, she has done an incredible job maintaining harmony in her life and she is going to share some great tips with you today!

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Time is time, right? Is it really possible to do more things in less time? Doesn't that defy the laws of physics?

Yes. Yes you can. When you learn how to conduct and leverage an energy audit, it unlocks amazing ability for you to do more in less time!

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I had a pretty good system for managing my work and life...until I didn't. If this sounds familiar, listen up today. You may need a new system just I like did!

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All planning is not created equal. The mindset and energy you bring to your planning has a huge impact on the plans you create and your productivity.

If you are "stuck", a great place to start is with my free Ditch the Overwhelm cheatsheet at www.theworklifeharmony.com

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If you are running an online business, it is hard to manage the time you spend on social media. So, today I brought in the social media expert, Roxanne Wilson, to share tips and strategies on how to best manage and spend your time on social media.

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We spend so much time focusing on what we DO want. However, sometimes taking a long hard look at what we DON'T want can be equally, if not more important.

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I have been working with Stacy for over a year now and one of the reasons I was so drawn to work with her is how productive she is. As a mom and multiple 7 figure business owner, she knows all about my favorite things...systems and processes for productivity.

Tune in to hear some of her best practices!

Stacy Tuschl started her own business at the age of 18 in her parents' backyard and turned that company into a multi-million dollar business she still runs today. Stacy is a bestselling author, and founder of the Foot Traffic Formula - helping small businesses around the world get more customers in the door. The Foot Traffic Podcast now has over 1 million downloads and is frequently on the top 30 of all marketing on iTunes where she’s interviewed guests like Suze Orman. Stacy was named the 2019 Wisconsin Small Business Person of the Year by the United States Small Business Administration.

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In honor of Mother's Day, I want to take this time to share some of the things I have learned from my mom. She is an amazing woman and I am grateful to be her daughter!
 In this episode, I am going to share 5 things I learned from her that have greatly impacted how I manage my time and stay productive.

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Meal planning/meal prep /cooking is not my favorite. It is also not my zone of genius. However, Christine Pittman IS the expert in this space, and in this episode, she is going to share some practical tips and strategies to help us save time in the kitchen!

Christine is the founder of COOKtheSTORY where her passion is to create recipes that take less time in the kitchen, giving you more time at the table. Christine’s love for cooking started early, watching and listening to her mother and grandmother in the kitchen, and working in her parents’ restaurants starting at age 12. But before launching her lucrative food blog and business, Christine was doing something entirely different -- Ten years ago, Christine was on maternity leave from a Ph.D. program when her family relocated from Canada to Orlando. In a new country, armed with a master’s degree in Linguistics and a new baby, Christine struggled to find a job opportunity that matched her skill set. While she figured out what to do with her life, she started a food blog. It was an exciting hobby and kept her connected with friends and family back home. Since then, what originally started as a hobby has turned into one of the top-ranked food blogs in the world, with more than 2 MILLION monthly readers. The journey from hobbyist to full-fledged lucrative business had many twists and turns, and a lot of learning curves. But now, Christine has figured it out and has great tips and strategies to help other online businesses grow.

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You may think perfectionism and high standards are the same thing but they are not. One prevents you from moving forward while the other continues to push you and keep you moving. Can you guess which is which? In today's episode, I am going to share how you can tell the difference and what you can do about it.

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My niece, Ashley, was an amazing young lady. I had the pleasure of having her in my life for 22 years and boy did she teach me a LOT! In today's episode, I want to share 5 life lessons ( I could have shared 1,000) that I learned from her. I miss you, sweet girl.

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Do you have to choose between work and motherhood? No. You don't. Today you get to meet an amazing mom and business owner and hear about her journey.

Sherrel Sampson is the Founder & CEO of Canviiy®, an innovative, organic-based health & wellness brand headquartered in Tampa, Florida. In five years, Canviiy has grown a customer base that spans 50 U.S. states and international regions that include Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Guadeloupe and the United Kingdom. Canviiy has official partnerships with Moffitt Cancer Center®, USF Health®, Tampa International Airport® and been featured by renowned media outlets including Forbes, VOGUE, Allure, SHAPE, ESSENCE, Black Enterprise, AspireTV, Cosmopolitan and named a semifinalist in the HSN/Good Housekeeping Entrepreneurs’ Competition. Canviiy products are available in over 300 retail locations including CVS and Meijer Stores. Sherrel is also an active member of The Florida Bar Statewide Advertising and Solicitation Grievance Committee. Prior to founding Canviiy, Sherrel led advertising teams as a marketing executive developing omnichannel marketing activations for over fourteen years in the verticals of shopper marketing, consumer healthcare (OTC), retail grocery, and enterprise software. She holds an MS in Integrated Marketing Communications from West Virginia University and a BA in Marketing from Stetson University.

Website:

https://canviiy.com/

Instagram: @canviiy

FB: https://www.facebook.com/canviiy

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Here we are, at the start of a new quarter. This is the perfect chance to check in on your goals! Yup! You heard me. This isn't something you only do in January.

I'm going to walk you through some important steps to take right now!

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I can easily get caught in the "weeds" of tactical planning. However, elevating up to your vision, goals, and dreams is so important. Amber McCue is the absolute master of this and is going to share why we need both!

Bio:

Amber McCue has a sweet spot for helping entrepreneurs do better business and increase their bottom line. From single mom at the age of 18 to owning two companies that allow her to work from anywhere. Today Amber runs her businesses from Africa, where she currently lives with her family. Through her books, speaking, and in her coaching programs, Amber partners with business owners around the world who want to get more done, realize their dreams and get freedom for themselves.

Connect with Amber

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Guess what, ladies. Our productivity has "cycles"....just like our bodies do. Yup, I'm going to go there this week. Understanding why this happens and learning your own will be a massive game changer for you!

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Kasey is a book-writing and transformational life coach, an inspirational speaker, and the author of A Mom’s Guide to Creating a Magical Life: 8 Practical Steps to Feel Happier, Inspired, and More Relaxed and Preemie: Lessons in Love, Life, and Motherhood. Both books won the Mom's Choice Gold Award and Preemie won the New Hampshire Writer's Project Reader's Choice Award. As a Reiki Master, Happy for No Reason Certified Trainer and with a Master's Degree in education from Boston College, and advanced training in Ancestral Clearing, Energy Codes, and Feminine Power, Kasey has helped women all around the world find more balance, magic, and purpose in their lives. She lives in a 200-year-old home in New Hampshire with her husband, two children, and their furry friends, Georgie Girl and Lulu.
 https://kaseymathews.com/

https://kaseymathews.com/

https://www.facebook.com/kaseymathewsmagical

https://www.instagram.com/kaseymathews/

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Have you ever felt like going on a trip or vacation just isn't worth it? The stress of getting ready...and then all the crap waiting for you when you get home?

Here are some tips and strategies I use every time I travel so I can actually enjoy the trip!

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I am passionate about teaching others how to better manage their time and get organized. I KNOW it can be taught because I was not "born" this way. To prove this point, I brought my mom on the show and asked her questions that YOU (my listeners) sent in.

Gail B. Shisler is one of my superheroes. You can learn more about her here: www.dispatchesfromthefront.net.

Her book, For Country and Corps: https://www.amazon.com/Country-Corps-General-Oliver-Smith-ebook

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Have you ever wished you learned certain life skills earlier in life? I know I have. I can't wait for you to meet this mother-daughter powerhouse, Laurel and Carey. They are on a mission to teach people of aLL ages, especially young adults, about the power of a vision and the importance of boundaries (both things I wished I learned earlier in life).

Website: careyconley.com

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Why are boundaries so dang hard? I recently read Jen Sincero's newest book "Badass Habits" and her chapter on boundaries was just incredible.

In this episode, I am going to talk about boundaries with your time and how it directly affects your productivity and energy.

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Let's face it..we all have some cabin fever going on. And, the longer we are all in place in our homes, the more time we have to realize that we want to "re-do" and reorganize every inch of our house. However, decided where and how to start is NOT easy. Perri Kersh is a professional organizer and is going to share some GREAT tips for anyone needing organizational help or even just some tips on setting up a home workspace.

Perri Kersh info: https://neat-freak.com

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I am FINALLY sharing all the details and answering your questions on our experience on the HGTV show, Love it or List It. We had the crazy experience of being on this show...and today I share it all (along with sneaking in some planning tips of course!)

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When it comes to planning and managing our time, we really only have control over 2 things. I am going to share what those are with you today and give you some tips as well on things you might want to start implementing.

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"You need to journal!" I heard this for years but never found any success with it. It just never clicked for me. Until it did. Turns out, there is a solution for people like me that hate to journal! In this episode, I am going to share my journaling secret and why you need to give it a try!

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It's the time of the year when everyone is trying to get into action with new goals, dreams, etc. However, if you don't have the right beliefs in place to set you up for success, you may feel stuck. Michelle Cederberg is going to share the 4 R's you need!

Connect with Michelle here:  http://www.michellecederberg.com

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The #1 question I was asked in 2020 was how to stop feeling overwhelmed. Sadly, I don't have a magic wand to prevent it from happening...but I do have a proven strategy to get you OUT of overwhelm when you find yourself there. That is what I am sharing today!

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Wait!! Before you jump into talking goals, New Year resolutions and completely slam the door on 2020, there is an important thing you need to do. A year end retrospective. Tune in to learn what this is and how to do it!

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Has anyone ever told you that you were using your situation as an "excuse" to not get something done? How did that make you feel? Sadly, I let others make me feel guilty for a long time which led to bad choices. Now, I have learned how to own my reality and make choices based on that. I want the same for you!

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Have you been told that consistency is the key to success or productivity? Guess what? Sometimes it is...sometimes is isn't. Consistency comes in many shapes and sizes...and it is imperative that you understand the right one for you!

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Streaking. Who knew? It is my new obsession thanks to Jeff and Jami Downs! In this episode, you are going to learn exactly what streaking is (and isn't) and how it can completely change your life and set you up for massive success!
website: https://www.streakingmastery.com/
book: https://www.amazon.com/Streaking-Practice-Conscious-Consistent-Life-Changing/dp/1989603467
IG: https://www.instagram.com/streakingmastery/
FB group: https://www.facebook.com/streakingmasteryofficial/

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I am often asked what I use to manage #allthethings. When it comes to managing my time, my TOP Planner is my go-to. However, when it comes to managing everything else, Trello is it. In this episode, I am going to share 5 reasons why I love it and then talk through various ways that I use it.
 If you are ready to check it out, hop over to www.trellofortop.com. I've got a great video showing some examples of how I use it and you can get access to my fan favorite course...Trello for Time Management, Organization and Productivity.

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The holidays are here...and while most of what we see portrayed on TV is joy, laughter, fun and stress-free living, that often isn't what is going on in real life. The holidays are packed with highly charged emotions and #allthefeels. This week, Rachel Bailey, parenting expert, is back to share some amazing tips to help both you and your kids right now.

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Do you have a graveyard of notebooks, planners, journals, etc that "didn't work" for you? Guess what..it may not be the planners fault. In this episode, I am going to share with you the three "tools" I use and how they are each different. If you have been looking for the one planner to run every aspect of your life, you will likely NEVER find it!

Check out the TOP Planner here: www.megansumrell.com/topplanner

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Wow. We have been together for 1 year on the Work_Life Harmony Podcast and I can't thank you enough! In today's episode, I want to reflect back on the last year and share some older episodes you may want to listen (or re-listen) to!
 1. You don't have to know how to do something to start it (see episode 7)
 2. Done is Better Than Perfect (see episode 25)
 3. Paper planners are the BEST (episode 5)
 4. There are many great ways to manage your time (see episode 12)
 5. What is Important to You Matters (see episode 44)

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Fact: 2020 has been crazy. It derailed everyone. However, we still have 2 months left. Are you going to continue to "wait it out" and do nothing until 2021 or are you going to make the last 2 months count?

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The holidays are practically HERE! Yup..I said it. But..you don't need to panic. In today's episode I will share with you 4 things you can start doing today to ensure that you can actually enjoy them!

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I am absolutely terrible at Mario Kart 8. I am terrible at pretty much all video games. But, truth be told, I have learned a lot about myself from playing it with my family...and not all of it has been good. Let's have fun this week talking through life lessons I am learning as I continue to lose...night after night...when I play this frustrating game.

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I absolutely hate the "b-word." I especially hate it when it is used as an excuse or a badge of honor. Busy and productive are NOT the same thing. The busiest people I know are not productive and the most productive people I know are not busy. If you are ready to get out of the "busy being busy" trap, this episode is for you!

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Jodie found me about 1 year ago and soon after, she joined my group coaching program. In this episode, you will hear all about her journey as she transformed the way she juggles all her hats (full time CFO, wife, mom, biz owner, etc). Her hope for everyone listening is not to settle...and I can't wait for you to hear her story!
 Connect with Jodie:
 https://www.facebook.com/jodie.gahn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodie-gahn-borowicz-9282586/

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What the heck does broken toes have to do with time management? Today I share a personal story that happened to me recently so you can see the important of understanding that we can't plan our way to perfect.

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In this fast paced world we live in, everyone is so focused on what needs to get done, what new habits we want to start doing, what else we can take on. In this episode, I am going to share with you a very important aspect of how you manage your time...and that is the importance of a "to-don't" list.

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Are you juggling multiple virtual school schedules, work, home life, etc? It is HARD. In this episode, I share a few key tips with you to help you create a daily plan that actually brings some sanity and peace to your home again!

Check out my "Planning for Productivity During the Pandemic" course...available now HERE.

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We all do it...you reach for the back of that envelope to write down something that popped in your head. Then it gets thrown away. It never gets done.
 In this episode, I share with you why you need one central list and the tremendous impact it has on your brain! I can't wait to hear what changes you make after this episode!

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We've all heard the saying "go big or go home." But, the reality is that going big is scary. Going big usually means that we are taking a huge risk. Going big might mean saying yes without knowing the actual "how."
 Mikki Paradis is the CEO of PDI Drywall and Mikki Paradis Consulting and continues to dream bigger and badder every year!

https://www.pdidrywallinc.com/
 http://mikkiparadis.com/

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One of the biggest mistakes people make is thinking that they will be more productive if they just have more willpower.

You've heard the saying "where there's a will, there's a way."

This is a lie. In this episode, I share with you the role willpower plays in our life and one subtle shift you can make to increase your productivity.

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Our days are filled with tasks and activities that are either proactive or reactive. And, if we are not careful, we can easily fall into a state of constant reaction.

In this episode, I share with you what the difference is between these two and how you can change the structure of your day to ensure you are reserving time to be proactive!

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How does the phrase "never miss a moment" make you feel? Happy? Sad? Indifferent? Are there any moments you wanted to miss? Today Jamie and I have a conversation about being a mom. Come join our community of moms supporting each other...regardless of what other hats you wear.

Jamie Nenaber: https://www.facebook.com/jamie.e.soucy

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Let's face it....school is starting and we all know there will likely be some form of virtual learning, homeschool, and possible quarantine as we head into the school year.
 Tameika Devine is here to share some practical tips to help you navigate this as a working mom wearing many hats!
 Follow Tameika HERE

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Do you keep a calendar of all of your kids, spouse, etc activities?  If you are juggling a lot of schedules, you may not realize that you are subtly sending a message to your family about your priorities.  Take a listen and then ask yourself...what color are you?

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Does your morning start with tiny people saying "MOM!"  It is so easy to fall into this trip...but I want you to think about a new way to start your day!

Follow Keri at @deconstructingwellness

Grab the Master Your Morning mini course HERE

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Productivity is not a "born skill." Regardless of your personality type, you can learn to be productive when you understand how the productivity pyramid works.

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Do you know how profitable your business was last month?  Do you know if it was more or less than the month before?  If not, you need to listen to this podcast.  Katie Ferro will open your eyes to just how easy it is to be the CFO of your business.

Small Business Kit: https://www.katieferro.com/a/22246/YhzfkqBL

Used coupon HARMONY for 15% off!

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Do you ever find yourself at the end of the week discovering that you got a ton of stuff done but not the right stuff? Not the important stuff? Not the stuff that maybe required your undivided attention in order to accomplish it?
 In this episode, we will talk about the difference between a task and an appointment and when to use each one.

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I love training. I love learning. But, it is all too easy to be a consumer of knowledge without ever implementing any of it. In this episode, I share with you the process I use every time I attend any form of training / learning event to ensure that I actually get into action when it id done instead of just being paralyzed with information overload.

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Summer break is here...but this year, all of my go-to activities are gone (aka cancelled). In this episode, I share 5 tips to help you keep your business going when your kids are home full time...with no school or summer activities available.

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Do you manage multiple business? If so, you need to know how to show up on social media the right way! this episode, Roxanne shares all the do's and don'ts!

Check out the workshop at:

https://www.socialstoriesmembership.com/a/28554/bHkckAaD

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Most people think my real super power is organization and productivity. But, it isn't. My real super power is my ability to fail, fail fast, and fail often. In this episode, I will share with you my tips and tricks on how to take your failures and turn them into a super power!

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Have you found yourself saying, "I just can't get motivated?" If so, there is a good chance that motivation really isn't your issue....your issue is that you have lost clarity or focus on what you should be doing to help you reach your goals.
 In this episode, I share with you a simple process you can walk through to get back in action with one small action today!

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In this episode, Mindi shares the 5 steps (M.A.S.T.E.R) you need to master your outcomes...and why she focuses on outcomes instead of goals. If you are feeling "stuck", you will want to tune in and then take her quiz!

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MindiBodyMindSoulCoach
 Insta:@mindihuebner
 quiz: www.mindihuebner.com/quiz

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Danielle Kent is the founder of The Connected Caregiver. She helps parents to support problem solving and regulation skills in their children. My biggest takeaway from this episode? I will no longer call it home schooling!
 www.daniellekent.com
 @theconnectedcaregiver

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Do you really know the power of your words? Now more than ever, we have to be overly aware of our words, our thoughts and our emotions. The world is filled with fear and stress and the words we use have a tremendous impact on our reality.
 Christy Whitman is a Transformational Leader, Celebrity Coach and the New York Times bestselling author of The Art of Having It All.  Christy is the CEO and founder of the Quantum Success Learning Academy & Quantum Success Coaching Academy, a 12-month Law of Attraction coaching certification program.

www.watchyourwords.com
 https://www.christywhitman.com/

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We are all working at home now...with our kids. It is hard. Productivity is down and stress levels are up. Rachel Bailey has some amazing practical tips you can put into action TODAY to keep Work Life Harmony while navigating quarantine life.
 Rachel Bailey is a Parenting Specialist who has been serving families for over a decade. Besides being a mother of two, she also has a Master's Degree in
 Clinical Psychology, a certification in Positive Discipline, and has provided
 services as an ADHD Coach, in-home mentor, and therapist.

website: www.rachel-bailey.com
 Podcast: Your Parenting Long Game
 FB: http://www.facebook.com/rachelbaileyparenting
 Instagram: rachelbaileyparenting

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Do you struggle to either get motivated or stay motivated? Or...maybe procrastination is your "jam." If this sounds like you...and you wish it didn't....tune in to this episode. I will give you a 3 step process to walk through to get your mojo BACK!

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Are you easily distracted and lose focus? You are NOT alone! In this episode, I share my proven Top 5 Tips to help you get more done without distractions! You can start implementing TODAY for immediate success.

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Are you a network marketer or direct seller that is "stuck" figuring out what is appropriate and how to sell right now?

Tune in to ALL the amazing tips that Roxanne Wilson is going to share with you today on how you can show up, serve, sell, and keep your business afloat during these unprecedented times.

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To serve or to sell...THAT is the question. But should it be? Why do they need to be mutually exclusive? And...perhaps selling IS serving! In today's episode, I share my thoughts with you on how to show up as a business owner during this pandemic. Spoiler alert....you should be doing BOTH!

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Weekly planning seems impossible right now. It is so tempting to slide into a place of depression with all that is happening. Creating a daily plan for you and your family is huge game changer. In this episode, I share some tips on how to do it, what to include, and why you need a daily schedule. #worklifeharmony

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The battle of productivity vs. perfectionism is real. You want to be productive. You want to wrap up that project and move on to the next one but you just can’t until the current one is done. And to you, done means perfect.
 In this episode, I share with you a tip that has helped me move past perfectionism into a space of being "done."

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Heather Shriver Burns is a success coach and multi-passionate entrepreneur.
 She shares how she has grown multiple 6-figure businesses while juggling motherhood. Her points on the difference between making sacrifices but maintaining sacred things is brilliant!
 Follow her at:
 https://www.facebook.com/HeatherShriverBurns7
https://www.instagram.com/heathershriverburns/

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Do you have a Direct Sales or Multi-level Marketing business?  If so, do you actually have that time freedom you wanted or do you feel like you are always working?  In this episode, I share with you five tips to help you streamline your time while still growing your business.

If you are ready to increase your productivity while working less hours, then you need to check  out the System for Success course!

www.successinds.com

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Carrie Verrocchio is an empowerment coach that helps women step into their best life.  In this conversation, Carrie shares some amazing tips to help you claim your joy and honor your schedule. My favorite new hashtag after our conversation is #martyrdomisoverrated.

30 Days of journal prompts: http://bit.ly/30daysofjournalprompts

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamcarrievee

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarrieVerrocchio

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Jessie Bouton is a certified life coach and business growth strategist.  She is also the founder of the Million Mompreneur Project, author, podcaster, speaker, wife, mom to 5 kids, and former professional race car driver.  Yup...you read that right. Busy? You better believe it! So, how does she juggle #allthethings? Listen in to hear some AWESOME tips from Jessie!

https://www.jessieharrisbouton.com/

@jessieharrisbouton

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I love Leah’s quote “practice, not perfection.”  As a busy mom of 2 and entrepreneur, Leah shares how she is managing it all and why it is so very important to know yourself so you can create a day and structure that works for you.

Leah is a client in my Achieve Program (and a graduate of the TOP Program) and is currently building her own business while raising 2 girls.

Join her Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/getyourcraptogether/

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Struggling to find the right accountability partner?  Tune in to hear how my “Success Partner” relationship works with Roxanne Wilson!  We do NOT hold each other accountable..but we are so much better TOGETHER!

https://roxannewilson.com/

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Do you have the best of intentions when it comes to hitting your goals but aren’t making any progress yet?  Chances are, it is one of these 5 reasons:

1. Your plan isn’t a plan
2. Your plan isn’t the right plan
3. You are not prioritizing your time
4. Your goal really isn’t yours
5. Your goal does not align with your vision

Come join the Goal Setting Masterclass here: https://theworklifeharmony.com/goalsetting/

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I have no clue when everyone started talking about “hacks”…..but I absolutely hate that word.  I see it everywhere…”5 hacks to improve your mood”….”#1 hack to save you time”….”top 3 productivity hacks.”

One definition of hack is “an inelegant solution to a problem.” 

Inelegant solution.

Don’t get me wrong…I am all about quick…I am all about solutions….but more importantly, I am ALL about setting up systems, tools and processes that work…that grow…that stick with you for life.  I want elegant solutions. And…the simpler, the better. I don’t want a short term “hack” that won’t last.

I HATE the word “hack” for this reason.  I have yet to see a “hack” that helped formed new, sustainable, awesome practices.

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How are those 2020 goals going? Do you even have any idea?  Are you tracking progress? Do you know if you are doing the right things to hit them?

This episode teaches you the difference of tracking lead vs. lag indicators and why this is so very important! I can’t wait to share!

Check our more info on my blog at: https://megansumrell.com/blog/goals-are-set-now-what/

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Do you have tiny humans in your house that constantly disrupt your attempt at a quiet morning routine?  Kim Hosking is a mom of five kids (ages 2 - 10), entrepreneur, and veterinarian by trade. She has been struggling to create and implement a morning routine for months and reached out for help.  In this episode, we talk through suggestions on how she can shift her plan and expectations from her morning.

Connect with Kim at:

www.theultimatefamilylife.com

www.tufproduce.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theultimatefamilylife/

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Do you set New Year’s Resolutions?  How has that worked for you in the past?  

I hate resolutions and stopped setting last year.  Instead, I focus on intentions, not resolutions. Tune in to hear why I made this switch!  Part of my ‘New Year’ planning is picking a word for the year. My 2020 word is Intentional.  What’s yours?

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Morning Routines are ALL the rage these days.  But, most people are making a HUGE mistake...they are trying to implement a routine that does NOT work for them simply because someone else suggested it.

In this episode, I share some reasons why you need to consider creating a morning routine and how your personality plays a part in it!

To join the Master Your Morning Challenge, click here: https://theworklifeharmony.com/masteryourmorning/

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Jamie Soucy is a coach.  She also runs 2 businesses while juggling young kids and marriage.  In this episode, Jamie shares her unique approach to time blocking and how she combines weekly and daily planning to keep her focused.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamienenaber/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamie.e.soucy

Podcast:  The Focus Initiative

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From meteorologist to top notch brand photographer, Alicia Bruce is one incredible female entrepreneur!  You will love hearing about her journey...and proving that right brained, creative people can still be highly organized and disciplined.  Alicia also shares some of her top tips to prepare for a branding photo shoot!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealiciabruce/

Website: https://thealiciabruce.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicia.bruce

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Mindi Huebner is a certified life coach, health coach, and belief healing coach extraordinaire.    Mindi helps entrepreneurs with body, mind and soul to up-level their life and their business. She shares her top tips to increase productivity including the importance of water, breaks, and some different perspectives on nutrition as well.  

Go grab her new freebie at:  www.mindihuebner.com/meditation

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Ashley Kaplan is a strategic Wordpress website designer and teacher.  She not only designs and builds incredible websites (she built megansumrell.com), but she also developed the Worryfree Wordpress DIY course to teach others how to build their own site.

Join her FREE 3 day training starting THURSDAY! https://ashleykaplan.com/training

My favorite takeaway is, “As soon as it stops working for you, modify it.”

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Have you ever been in that place where you are completely overwhelmed with #allthethings on your list?  There is so much to do that you get paralyzed and frozen in inactivity? It happens to all of us. In this episode, I share with you exactly what I do when this happens and how to get yourself back into meaningful action and get rid of that overwhelmed feeling.

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Do you avoid working on certain goals because you have absolutely no idea how to implement them?  Lack of knowledge or skills should never prevent you from taking that first step! In this episode, I will share with you exactly how I got this Podcast off the ground when I knew absolutely NOTHING about how to do it. 

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Rachel Ngom is a Pinterest marketing strategist for purpose-driven female entrepreneurs.  She started her first business in 2010 with ZERO social media experience and has since exploded her business and brand into multiple streams of income...all while having her first child at home and now pregnant with #2.

Rachel has been a mentor to me in my business and in this episode, she shares her time management tips and batching strategies that allows her to work 5 hours a day, 5 days a week...and they just crossed $500,000 in revenue this year.

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It’s that time of year again...everyone is looking for a new Day Planner for 2020.  Posts are flying around social media asking what your favorite planner is. Planners are very personal, but there are 3 things you need to think about before you jump in and buy one.  We will cover the following:

1. What function should a day planner serve
2. What key elements to look for in a planner
3. How to effectively use a day planner to stay organized and control your time.

Check our MY favorite day planner, the TOP Planner (CLICK HERE)

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Jim Larsen is here today and as always, a conversation with Jim is nothing short of amazeballs.  Jim and I tackle the topic of juggling building a business when you are ALL IN without sacrificing your marriage. Jim gives some great tips and advice on this area.  Spoiler alert, it is all about focus, planning, and communication.

Follow Jim at powerpartnerscoaching.com and The Focus Initiative Podcast.  Grab his book The Green Ninja on Amazon, too!

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Today I’m sharing the biggest mistake I see people make when it comes to planning their time.  Staying on top of #allthethings is not easy, but if you can make this one subtle shift in how you plan your weeks (not days), you can start to increase your productivity immediately and feel less stressed!

Check out more Time Management Tips at www.theworklifeharmony.com

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