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 begin...
Jun 20, 2023•15 min•Ep 195•Transcript available on Metacast 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 th...
Jun 13, 2023•17 min•Ep 194•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Jun 06, 2023•29 min•Ep 193•Transcript available on Metacast 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,...
May 30, 2023•37 min•Ep 192•Transcript available on Metacast 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 empha...
May 23, 2023•15 min•Ep 191•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ye...
May 16, 2023•28 min•Ep 190•Transcript available on Metacast 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 identi...
May 09, 2023•15 min•Ep 189•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Duri...
May 02, 2023•37 min•Ep 188•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Apr 25, 2023•19 min•Ep 187•Transcript available on Metacast 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 cl...
Apr 18, 2023•20 min•Ep 186•Transcript available on Metacast 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 pr...
Apr 11, 2023•15 min•Ep 185•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Apr 04, 2023•34 min•Ep 184•Transcript available on Metacast 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 lif...
Mar 28, 2023•13 min•Ep 183•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Mar 21, 2023•28 min•Ep 182•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ca...
Mar 14, 2023•17 min•Ep 181•Transcript available on Metacast 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 matte...
Mar 07, 2023•34 min•Ep 180•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Feb 28, 2023•17 min•Ep 179•Transcript available on Metacast 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 c...
Feb 21, 2023•26 min•Ep 178•Transcript available on Metacast 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 t...
Feb 14, 2023•15 min•Ep 177•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Feb 07, 2023•22 min•Ep 176•Transcript available on Metacast 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 lea...
Jan 31, 2023•13 min•Ep 175•Transcript available on Metacast 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. ...
Jan 24, 2023•16 min•Ep 174•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Jan 17, 2023•27 min•Ep 173•Transcript available on Metacast 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 hab...
Jan 10, 2023•14 min•Ep 172•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Jan 03, 2023•11 min•Ep 171•Transcript available on Metacast 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 busines...
Dec 27, 2022•23 min•Ep 170•Transcript available on Metacast 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 y...
Dec 20, 2022•11 min•Ep 169•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Sin...
Dec 13, 2022•28 min•Ep 168•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Dec 06, 2022•13 min•Ep 167•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Nov 29, 2022•14 min•Ep 166•Transcript available on Metacast 
