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Reading Time: 6 minutes Everyone struggles with overwhelm — myself included. Yup, even as a time management coach! But a few years ago, I learned one very valuable lesson in overcoming overwhelm: You gotta take it one step at a time.

If you’ve been feeling stuck or constantly overwhelmed, learn why this method is much more effective for helping you to move forward.

The Value of a Single Step When Navigating Overwhelm

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Reading Time: 7 minutes What do you do when life moves at light speed, but you feel like you can’t keep up?

It sounds counterintuitive, but it’s likely time to slow down and rest.

I know many of you will have a visceral reaction to that — you don’t have time to slow down! But if you don’t slow down and take a beat now, you’ll be forced to later. You can’t pour from an empty cup. You can’t go full speed ahead forever. You aren’t the Energizer Bunny, my friend.

And that’s why in today’s episode, we’re talking about SIX ways to slow down when life moves too fast. Because you can’t keep going at this pace forever — something’s gotta give!

Tired of Your Own Excuses? Here’s How to Stop Procrastinating for GOOD

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Reading Time: 5 minutes On this episode of the It’s About Time Podcast, I sit down with one of my coaching clients, Louisiana-based artist Mary Catherine Dunphy. We talk about the struggles of going from employee to entrepreneur, managing new schedules and expectations, and how to honor and respect your personal time management boundaries to create your version of success!

Say Goodbye to Perfection: How the to Manage the Transition From Employee to Entrepreneur With Mary Catherine Dunphy

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Reading Time: 9 minutes What do you do when life moves at light speed, but you feel like you can’t keep up?

It sounds counterintuitive, but it’s likely time to slow down and rest.

I know many of you will have a visceral reaction to that — you don’t have time to slow down! But if you don’t slow down and take a beat now, you’ll be forced to later. You can’t pour from an empty cup. You can’t go full speed ahead forever. You aren’t the Energizer Bunny, my friend.

And that’s why in today’s episode, we’re talking about SIX ways to slow down when life moves too fast. Because you can’t keep going at this pace forever — something’s gotta give!

6 Ways to Slow Down When Life Moves Too Fast

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Reading Time: 5 minutes Everyone wants to be their best selves, right?

But what happens when your self-help resources… aren’t helping? Our default reaction might be to assume that WE are the problem, but that’s not necessarily true.

Sometimes, self-help isn’t helpful, and not everything is right for YOU. Self-help resources are great, but only when you use them in a way that supports how you operate.

In this episode, I’m going to talk about some of the reasons it might feel like self-help is doing you no good, and what you can do about it going forward (instead of being hard on yourself).

When Self-Help Doesn’t Help

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Reading Time: 6 minutes Tired of being the punchline to the “chronically late” joke?

Sick of always being stressed out, overwhelmed, and maybe even a little embarrassed about your tardiness? Well my friend, it’s time to break up with your bad habit because in today’s episode, we’re talking all about how to stop being late.

You’ll learn the 7 types of late people and get a practical strategy to help you shock everyone by being on time — based on your late-person persona.

Always Late? Here Are the 7 Reasons You Can’t Be on Time

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Reading Time: 5 minutes Have you ever wondered why all those time management and productivity “hacks” don’t work for you? It’s not you — it’s them! You don’t need to get up earlier and force yourself into focus mode. Or buy another planner and fancy pens. Or even just make yourself sit down and focus.

Traditional time management philosophies fall short because they don’t lead with value and intention — the two main ingredients for creating habits that stick! Learn more about how I do this using the HEART Method in today’s episode.

Why Traditional Time Management Theories Aren’t Working for You

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Reading Time: 5 minutes Are you the kind of person who always needs background noise to work? If so, you might be sabotaging your focus! As it turns out, science says that silence really is golden — at least when it comes to being productive.

In today’s episode, we’re talking about why silence is so important for focus, and how to find silent moments in your everyday life, even when everything around you feels chaotic.

Silence is Golden: The Connection Between Quiet & Productivity

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Reading Time: 6 minutes Struggling to find ways to add more time to your life? Tired of working nonstop, adding more errands to your never-ending list of things to do, and ultimately running on fumes? Well, my friend, it may be time to consider building a home management team!

If you have the ability to do so, hiring people to lend a helping hand with daily responsibilities can clear up HOURS of your time in a given week. And in this episode, I’m going to show you how!

Need Help Around the House? Build a Home Management Team in 2023

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Reading Time: 4 minutes When we think about finding peace in our day-to-day lives, we might not think about flexibility or “rolling with the punches.” But for my friend Nealy Fischer, flexibility is how she’s created a life she loves — one where she doesn’t dread going to work, feels inspired often, and has time to show up for her family.

And it’s how you can too, my friend! In this episode, we’re going to talk about how Nealy got to where she is today and her advice for adopting a more “flexible” approach to life.

Flexible Time Management: Why Flexibility is the Greatest Time Management Tool With Nealy Fischer

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