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Work + Life Harmony | Time Management, Organization and Planning for Overwhelmed Women

Megan Sumrell: Time Management and Productivity Coachwww.megansumrell.com

Are you feeling like you're constantly juggling a million tasks, trying to keep up with the demands of work, family, and personal life? Does it seem like there just aren't enough hours in the day to get everything done? 

Welcome to the Work + Life Harmony Podcast, your go-to resource for practical tips and strategies to help you navigate the challenges of modern life with grace and efficiency and darn I say it, enjoyment. 

Join me, Megan Sumrell, each week as I dive deep into the world of time management, organization, and productivity specifically tailored for women like you. Whether you're a busy professional, a dedicated homemaker, or an ambitious entrepreneur, this podcast is your ultimate guide to finding harmony in the midst of life's chaos.

Through insightful interviews, real-life stories, and actionable advice, we'll explore how women from all walks of life are not just balancing their myriad responsibilities, but thriving in the process. Because let's face it: in today's fast-paced world, balance isn't always attainable. Instead, I'm focused on helping you achieve harmony – a state where you can prioritize what matters most without feeling overwhelmed or burnt out.

You'll discover how to reclaim control of your schedule, streamline your workflow, and make time for the things that bring you joy and fulfillment. No more sacrificing your own well-being or neglecting your passions – it's time to take charge of your time and skyrocket your productivity.

So if you're ready to say goodbye to the overwhelm and hello to a life filled with purpose, tune in to the Work + Life Harmony Podcast. Get ready to walk away feeling empowered and equipped to manage your time, get organized, and skyrocket your productivity!

Episodes

Practical Decluttering with Katy Wells

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 mom...

Apr 26, 202225 minEp 135Transcript available on Metacast

How Over-organizing Leads to Overwhelm

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 we...

Apr 19, 202214 minEp 134Transcript available on Metacast

Cycle Syncing for Productivity with Megan Rempel

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...

Apr 12, 202233 minEp 133Transcript available on Metacast

Anxiety and Planning

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 ve...

Apr 05, 202213 minEp 132Transcript available on Metacast

Beautiful Home, Beautiful Life with Tasha Agruso

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/ ________________________________ Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You are in the right place! Sign up for this free, on-demand training and learn how to gain control of your time no matter what life throws at you! >>> h...

Mar 29, 202231 minEp 131Transcript available on Metacast

Why Bullet Journals Make You Less Productive

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! ________________________________ Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You are in the right place! Sign up for this free, on-demand training and learn how to gain control of your time no matter what life th...

Mar 22, 202214 minEp 130Transcript available on Metacast

Reverse Organizing with Laura Smith

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 ________________________________ Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You are in the right place! Sign up for this free, on-demand training and learn how to gain control of you...

Mar 15, 202226 minEp 129Transcript available on Metacast

Why Working from a "Top 3" Priority List Doesn't work

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 ________________________________ Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar cont...

Mar 08, 202210 minEp 128Transcript available on Metacast

Not Letting Kids with Big Emotions Derail your Plans with Rachel Bailey

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/ ________________________________ Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You are in the right place! Sign up for this free, on-demand training and le...

Mar 01, 202233 minEp 127Transcript available on Metacast

Why I Have Started Hating the Word "Selfcare"

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. ________________________________ Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You are in the right place! Sign up for this free, on-demand training and learn how to gain control of your time no matter what life throws at you! >>> https://www.megansumr...

Feb 22, 202213 minEp 126Transcript available on Metacast

How Your Phone Homescreen is Sabotaging You

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 ________________________________ Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You are in the right place! Sign up for this free, on-demand training and...

Feb 15, 202213 minEp 125Transcript available on Metacast

How Time (and planning) Affects Money with Brie Sodano

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. ________________________________ Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You are in the right place! Sign up for this free, on-demand training and learn how to gain control of your time no matter what life throws at you! >>> ...

Feb 08, 202228 minEp 124Transcript available on Metacast

How Motivational Signs Can Hurt You

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! ________________________________ Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You are in the right place! Sign up for this free, on-demand training and learn how to gain c...

Feb 01, 20229 minEp 123Transcript available on Metacast

Using "Non-Negotiables" to Manage your Time with Michelle Vroom

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! ________________________________ Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You are in the right place! Sign up for this free, on-demand training and learn how to gain...

Jan 25, 202225 minEp 122Transcript available on Metacast

How to Plan for Uncertainty

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! ________________________________ Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You are in the right place! Sign up for this free, on-demand training and learn how to gain control of your time no matter what life throws at you! >>> https://www.megansu...

Jan 18, 202212 minEp 121Transcript available on Metacast

Does Your Calendar Reflect Your Priorities?

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 ) ________________________________ Overwhelmed? Fraz...

Jan 11, 202212 minEp 120Transcript available on Metacast

3 Buckets of Time Every Entrepreneur Needs to Start With

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/top...

Jan 04, 202216 minEp 119Transcript available on Metacast

Why I am Not Wasting My Time on New Years Resolutions

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 ________________________________ Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You are in the right place! Sign up for this fre...

Dec 28, 202114 minEp 118Transcript available on Metacast

Tips to Wrap up the year

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 ________________________________ Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You are in the right place! Sign up fo...

Dec 21, 202111 minEp 117Transcript available on Metacast

Are you Assigning or Delegating Tasks?

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. ________________________________ Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You are in the right place! Sign up for this free, on-demand training and learn how to gain control of your time no matter what life throws at you! >>> https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining ________...

Dec 14, 20219 minEp 116Transcript available on Metacast

The 4 Levels Of Planning to Master Your Time

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! ________________________________ Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You are in the right place! Sign up for this free,...

Dec 07, 202117 minEp 115Transcript available on Metacast

10 Healthy Tips That Don’t Take Extra Time with Erin Entlich

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! ________________________________ Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of ...

Nov 30, 202136 minEp 114Transcript available on Metacast

Digital, Paper and Electronic Planners. When Should You Use Them?

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 ________________________________ Overwhelmed? ...

Nov 23, 202121 minEp 113Transcript available on Metacast

Becoming a High Achiever without Burnout with Alex Carter

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. ________________________________ Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You are in the right place! Sign up for this free, on-demand training and learn how to gain control of your time no matter what life throws at you! >>> https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining __...

Nov 16, 202131 minEp 112Transcript available on Metacast

What To Do with the Tasks You Didn't Get Done This Week

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! ________________________________ Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? Yo...

Nov 09, 202112 minEp 111Transcript available on Metacast

The Difference Between Self-care and Fun

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. ________________________________ Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You are in the right place! Sign up for this free, on-demand training and learn how to gain control of your time no matter what ...

Nov 02, 202113 minEp 110Transcript available on Metacast

Time Management and Organization for Creatives with Carina Gardner

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! ________________________________ Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You are in the right place! Sign up for this free, on-demand training and learn how to gain control of your time no matte...

Oct 26, 202125 minEp 109Transcript available on Metacast

When Meditation and Yoga are Not a Good Way to Start the Day

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! ________________________________ Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You are in the right place! Sign up for this free, on-demand training and learn how to gain control o...

Oct 19, 202113 minEp 108Transcript available on Metacast

How Grocery Shopping Can Help You Manage Your Time

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! ________________________________ Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You are in the right place! Sign up for this free, on-demand training and learn how to gain control of your time no matter what life throws at you! >>> https://www.megansumrell.com/fre...

Oct 12, 202110 minEp 107Transcript available on Metacast

Time Management Tips for Direct Sellers

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! ________________________________ Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You are in the right place! Sign up for this free, on-demand training and learn how to gain control of your time no m...

Oct 05, 202121 minEp 106Transcript available on Metacast
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