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Time Management for Women Who Want Less Hustle and More Grace
Time management for women can feel exhausting. Even when you’re doing all the “right” things, planning ahead, staying organized, and trying to be consistent, it can still feel like you’re constantly pushing just to keep up.
In today’s episode of It’s About Time, I sat down with Laura Lindahl for a conversation that challenges the way many of us think about productivity, rest, and what it really means to manage our time well. We talked about why hustle is not always the answer, how defining “enough” changes everything, and what it looks like to create rhythms that actually support your life instead of draining it.
If you’ve been craving a calmer, more sustainable approach to time management, this episode is for you.
Key Takeaways
- Redefining what “enough” means can instantly reduce pressure
- Time management for women works best when it aligns with values and energy
- Treating your schedule like an experiment creates flexibility and freedom
- Sustainable routines matter more than rigid consistencypressure instead of clarity
Why Time Management for Women Often Feels So Hard
So much traditional time management advice is built around doing more, pushing harder, and staying disciplined at all costs. But for many women, especially those navigating motherhood, business ownership, or changing seasons of life, that approach quickly leads to burnout.
In my conversation with Laura, we talked about how often women are trying to force themselves into systems that don’t honor their energy, physiology, or priorities. Instead of asking, “How can I fit more in?” Laura encourages women to ask, “What actually matters most right now?”
That shift alone can change how time management feels day to day.
Defining “Enough” Changes the Way You Use Your Time
One of my biggest takeaways from this episode was the importance of clearly defining what “enough” looks like in your current season.
When we don’t define it, time management for women becomes endless striving. There is always another task to complete or another goal to chase. Laura shared how intentionally deciding what is enough creates a natural stopping point, especially for women who are driven, ambitious, and used to doing it all.
When you know what enough looks like, it becomes easier to shut down work, say no to distractions, and protect your time without guilt.
Using Your Core Values as a Time Filter
Another powerful part of this conversation was Laura’s approach to filtering tasks through core values. Instead of asking whether something is productive, she asks whether it aligns with her values and brings meaningful impact.
We talked about how doing a full task inventory, writing down everything you’re responsible for, can help you see where your time is actually going. From there, your values become the filter for what stays and what can be released.
This is where time management for women becomes less about control and more about clarity.
Why Treating Your Schedule Like an Experiment Works
One idea I loved from this episode was the reminder that your schedule is not a test you either pass or fail. It’s an experiment.
Rather than judging yourself when a plan doesn’t work, Laura encourages approaching time management with curiosity. Try something. See what happens. Adjust as needed.
When we treat our routines as experiments, we remove shame and replace it with learning. This mindset makes it easier to build systems that evolve with your life instead of breaking every time something changes.
Grace Creates Sustainable Progress
Throughout our conversation, we kept coming back to this idea of grace. Not quitting on your goals, but holding them with open hands.
Time management for women does not have to be rigid to be effective. In fact, the most sustainable routines are often the ones that leave room for flexibility, rest, and real life.
Whether you’re navigating postpartum recovery, a demanding career, or a season of transition, grace allows progress to happen without constant pressure.
Episode Links & Resources
- Learn more about Laura’s work at True Strength Collective
- Subscribe to Laura’s Strong After Birth podcast on YouTube
Related Episodes
- Ep. 80 – Hustling Toward Burnout: Are you Walking the Fine Line Between Hustle and Hard Work?
- Ep. 305 – How to Thrive Again When Your Time Doesn’t Feel Like Your Own featuring Shilpi Zalani
- Ep. 278 – Productivity Without the Pressure: How to Slow Down without Falling Behind featuring Hilary Billings
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