Ever wondered if ditching the detailed plan and diving into the spontaneous chaos of life is the way to go? In Episode 206 of It's About Time, I’m sharing seven reasons why you should totally consider skipping annual planning. Buckle up, grab your favorite drink, and dive into the calendar chaos and let's explore the perks of winging it and just seeing what happens! Shownotes for Episode 206 

Go With Your Gut: 7 Reasons Why You Should Skip 2024 Big Picture Planning

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It’s fun to think about the future around a new year or our birthdays. But who says daydreaming should just be reserved for special occasions? What if we allowed ourselves to focus on the future every day? Tune in to hear why daydreaming is one of the most important FREE time management tools, and how short-term planning, long-term planning, and our vision for the future can help us spend more time on what matters most.   

Why Daydreaming is the Most Underrated FREE Time Management Tool

There are a ton of outside voices telling you what your work/life balance should look like, from your family and friends to your boss to social media. So how do you quiet the noise and define a version of balance that actually works for you and your unique life? Tune in to learn the signs that you’re living someone else’s version of balance, plus hear how to build a work-life balance that genuinely suits you using simple and straightforward steps.    

Defining Balance on Your Terms: 5 Methods to Own Your Time and Energy

If you’ve ever tried to follow a 50/50 work/life balance - one where you split your time evenly between work and personal life - then you know life just doesn’t work like that. What does work? An adaptable, ever-changing approach to balance that fits your current life's demands (and protects your well-being!). I’m sharing how to do just that through small, consistent changes that will result in BIG improvements in how you feel about your time.   

Are You Making This Work/Life Balance Mistake? Hint: It's Not 50/50

Being a time management coach doesn’t mean I never get overwhelmed - so today, I’m sharing my own personal process for beating overwhelm before it gets out of control! Tune in to hear the 5 questions I ask myself when I feel like I’m drowning in things to do, plus how I take care of myself when I’m feeling overwhelmed.   

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Have you ever felt like every day was the same, like you’re just going through the motions? You’re going to love my guest, Andrea Olson, a highly influential HR leadership expert, 7-figure entrepreneur, podcaster, and globally recognized life & business coach for successful female entrepreneurs. Andrea shares her unique approach to balancing business and personal life with meaning, plus her daily routine of “Three Good Things” that will help you put the spark back in each day.   

Go With Your Gut: 7 Reasons Why You Should Skip 2024 Big Picture Planning

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