Healthy Parenting Handbook with Katie Kimball

028: Your Task List Is No Good! Says Megan Sumrell + Why Harmony Is Better Than Balance


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I actually HUGGED my to-do lists, all of them, during this interview!

My guest Megan Sumrell warned me that she was going to tell me task lists are no good. I added that to my list. ;)

If you’ve ever felt like you have too much to do, too many demands on your time, or like you’re bound to that to-do list, this episode is for you!

We discuss:

  • Why traditional time management systems often fail to address the emotional and mental load
  • The difference between task lists and plans
  • The challenge of estimating how long something will take (spoiler: I’m terrible at this!)
  • Why that time right after school deserves to be called “running the gauntlet” and how to reduce anxiety about that time of day
  • Whether tech is a help or a hindrance to productivity
  • Some incredible tips for building routines with your little ones and teaching tweens and teens how to begin to manage their own time effectively
  • The connection between time management and a financial budget
  • Why you shouldn’t feel guilty for “not being on top of everything”

I learned a lot about myself and why I sabotage my own to-do lists even as I cling to them, and I hope you get to introspect as well!!

Resources We Mention for Time Management

  • Time Management for Creatives course
  • Megan's website
  • The Work-Life Harmony training
  • The Pink Bee app

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