We’ve all heard about working smarter, not harder. But what if the key to working smarter is actually working in sync with your body’s natural rhythms? What if aligning your schedule with your energy peaks and dips could transform how you get things done? That’s exactly what today’s guest, science journalist Lynne Peeples, explores in her book, The Inner Clock: Living in Sync with Our Circadian Rhythms. In our conversation, Lynne reveals how you can identify your energy peaks, match them with your most important tasks, and take simple steps to live in harmony with your natural rhythms. Tune in to create more energy in your days and maximize your productivity!

🔗 Check out the shownotes to Episode 261: annadkornick.com/261 

🔗 Connect with Lynne Peeples on her website, Instagram, and on X

If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly on the go, juggling work, family, and life’s endless demands—yet still feeling like it’s never enough—this episode is for you. But here’s the twist: what if I told you that our overwork problem didn’t start with our jam-packed calendars, our smartphones, or even the industrial revolution? It actually goes back thousands of years. And the surprising part? Our ancestors might hold the key to breaking free from the overwhelm and finding more time for what truly matters. 

I’m sitting down with Jenny Powers—a writer, scientist, and former athlete—who’s here to connect the dots between ancient hunter-gatherer wisdom and our modern-day overwork epidemic. She’ll share how we got here, why it’s so hard to step off the hamster wheel, and—most importantly—how we can start reclaiming our time, energy, and joy.

🔗 Check out the Shownotes for Episode 260: annadkornick.com/260 

🔗 Grab Jenny Powers’s new book, On the Origin of Being: Understanding the Science of Evolution to Enhance Your Quality of Life

Do you ever feel like you’re being pulled in every direction? Like you’re juggling so many different things at once that you can’t catch your breath? If you know what that feels like, then you’re going to love this conversation with Jenn Trepeck. Jenn is a health coach, business consultant, and host of the Salad with a Side of Fries Podcast. She’s sharing how a few simple shifts - including ditching your to-do list -  can dramatically improve your work-life balance. Tune in for the small steps you need to make a big impact!

🔗 Check out the Shownotes for Episode 259: annadkornick.com/259 

🔗 Grab Jenn Trepeck’s free resource: It's Not What to Eat, It's How to Eat

Have you ever felt the weight of burnout before? Have you so desperately wanted to love and lead the people in your life well, but you feel like you’re falling short because you’re just so tired? This week’s episode is for you. Daisy Auger-Dominguez, author of Burnt Out to Lit Up: How to Reignite the Joy of Leading People, is sharing how you can take care of yourself so you can lead and take care of the people in your life, without running yourself ragged.

🔗Check out the shownotes here: annadkornick.com/258

🔗 Connect with Daisy on her website and Instagram

If you’ve ever gotten to the end of the week and felt totally drained, like you’ve taken on way too much but you don’t know how to make a change, this episode is for you. Kelli Thompson is an executive coach and speaker who’s sharing all about the INVISIBLE workload that might be secretly draining you, how she follows her natural energy to find work-life balance (and how you can do the same), plus practical ways to reduce your work when you feel overwhelmed.

🔗Check out the shownotes here: annadkornick.com/257 

🔗Connect with Kelli on her website, Instagram, and LinkedIn, and check out her book

Have you ever tried to start the “perfect” morning routine, only to be totally overwhelmed and frustrated when you couldn’t make it happen for yourself? You’re not alone, and this week’s guest is sharing how he uses systems, tools, and routines that work with his life – and how he creates flexibility for when life throws you a curveball. Jeff Sanders is a motivational keynote speaker, daily habits productivity expert, and host of the 5AM Miracle Podcast. But don’t let the 5AM title fool you – he’s bringing tools and flexible productivity tips that anyone can apply to their busy life – because we all know that life rarely goes according to plan.

🔗Check out the shownotes for Episode 256: annadkornick.com/256 

🔗Connect with Jeff on his website, podcast, LinkedIn, X, and Instagram

Does staying on top of your finances ever feel overwhelming? Do you wish you had a budgeting system that made everything easy? If you’re like OMG YES, you’re going to LOVE today’s guests: Shana Roberson & Vanessa Porten, The Budget Besties. Shana and Vanessa have learned how to build their business around their kids, so they can have flexibility, structure and get it all done (without getting overwhelmed). They’re sharing how they manage their time, plus all about their simplified budget system to help you take control of your budget minus the judgement or stress. 

🔗 See the shownotes for Episode 255: annadkornick.com/255 

🔗 Tune in to the Budget Besties’ podcast Financial Coaching for Women Podcast

🔗 Grab the Budget Besties’ Simplified Budget System

In this week's episode, I'm talking (briefly) about something that can make or break, not just your day, but your dreams, your life, how you spend your time. FOCUS. Something we all could probably use a bit more of, right? That includes me. Tune in for a reminder about the importance of focus, and find out what I'm focusing on this week. 

🔗 Save Your Seat for Ready. Set. GOALS!: https://annadkornick.com/goals

Struggling to stick to your goals? The secret isn’t more willpower—it’s finding the right kind of accountability. In this quick bonus episode, we’re diving into 5 essential questions to ask when choosing an accountability partner or group. You’ll learn how to identify the type of support you need, decide whether in-person or virtual check-ins are best for you, and ensure your accountability system sets you up for success.

If you’re ready to find the support you need to finally follow through on your goals, tune in for these practical tips.

🔗 Get your ticket to Ready. Set. GOALS!: annadkornick.com/goals 

🔗 Grab 250 Inspired Goal Ideas for 2025: annadkornick.com/dreambig

🔗 Order a 2025 Big Picture Planning Calendar: bigpictureyear.com

Have you ever set a big, exciting goal, only to find yourself falling short or losing steam somewhere along the way? A lot of us have been there, and it can feel discouraging. But here’s the good news: the problem isn’t that goal setting doesn’t work for you. The truth is, the missing piece is something most of us overlook—accountability. Today, we’re talking about how accountability can be the key to achieving your goals, simple ways to bring accountability to your daily life, and why planning with accountability can be a game changer to seeing progress. Tune in to get closer to your best year yet!

🔗 Save Your Seat for Ready. Set. GOALS!: https://annadkornick.com/goals 

🔗 Grab 250 Inspired Goal Ideas for 2025: annadkornick.com/dreambig

🔗 Snag your 2025 Big Picture Planning Calendar: bigpictureyear.com

🔗 Check out the Shownotes for Episode 253: annadkornick.com/253