The Play Project

Ever felt like you're trapped in a never-ending cycle of busy, and not making meaningful progress? 

It’s that feeling we all have. We’re busy all the time, working all the hours, and we’re still getting to the end of the day or the end of the week feeling like what we’ve achieved looks NOTHING like what we said we were going to get done. 

Where did the hours go?  Why are all my time blocks on top of each other? And why do I feel so behind all the time?

But it doesn't have to feel like this. And it’s also something you can change, no matter HOW much you feel like you have to do.

In this episode, I share:

-        The one mainstream productivity hack that I was TOTALLY wrong about

-        How to tackle impromptu tasks without completely losing track of your day

-        How to prioritise for effectiveness versus hamster-wheel efficiency

-        The NUMBER ONE THING you should be managing for truly joyful productivity (hint: it’s NOT your time)

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This episode will completely change the way you use your time, especially when it comes to just GETTING THE STUFF DONE that you need or want to get done. 

I’m not talking about just getting through task after task on your to do list, or operating in that frenzied, distractedly productive state where you’re doing lots of things (but not really feeling like you’re achieving anything). This episode is going to help you overcome that - with a really simple,  really powerful technique. 

Most of the time we might associate mindfulness with wellness or meditation or even as a daily practice to calm anxiety and support mental health. But have you ever applied it when it comes to what you want to achieve?

Tap to listen and totally transform your relationship with time.

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Forget time. There's a secret ingredient for getting to where you want to go, and no, it’s not (just) more coffee...

It's my business birthday! Join me as I spill the tea on the highs, lows, and the nauseating rollercoaster of my first year as a solo business owner. 

I'm digging deep beyond the six-figure Instagram hype and sharing 5 things I've learned from my first year in business. This episode will help you:

- Quit comparing your reality to someone else's smoke and mirrors IG highlight reel
- Uncover practical strategies for creating more time and
- Get closer to knowing exactly what to do with your time when you're in the thick of that busy life/kids/everything season

Highlights:

1. What my first year in business was really like
2. Things Don't Take Time
   • The real game-changer when you're always wishing for more hours in a day.
3. Instagram vs. Reality
   • Unpacking the myth of the six-figure, poolside life
4. Comparison-itis: Inspiration or Downright Damaging?
   • The danger of the constant comparison game
   • Tips on staying true to your unique business journey
5. Delegation vs. Doing It All
   • Deciding when to outsource
   • What to do when outsourcing isn't an option
6. Making The Most Of Your Time
   • The magic of aligned and focused action.
   • What to do when you're time-crunched.

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There's a common misconception that productivity equals slogging our way through a long to-do list. But what if the key to unlocking more time and achieving our goals wasn't about doing more? What if, instead, it was about doing LESS, but with more impact? 

As solo business owners and mums, we're so aligned to the busy trap - we have to be doing, working, producing, BUSY - to be 'successful' or to get closer to the life we want to live.

Truth bomb: success is NOT tethered to the sheer number of hours you work, but rather, the impact and intentionality of each action you take. 

In today's episode, we're taking on everything we think we know about getting things done.

Highlights:
- The difference between productivity and focussed action
- The new way to prioritise that doesn't involve working from sunrise to sunset
- The impact of building consistency over intense productivity sprints

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Remember that 5-hour morning routine you planned for yourself, filled with yoga, journaling, green juice, and a complete existential breakdown? 

Yeah, neither do I. 

Picture this: It's Monday morning. You've laid out your plans. You'll start with a sunrise jog (is it pronounced yogging?), follow it with a green smoothie, do some deep breathing, journal about your intentions, and watch an entire season of Bridgerton—all before 8am.

Sounds dreamy, right? That's because, for most of us - IT LITERALLY IS.

Because, especially in this season of life - life, happens.

The kids need breakfast, your partner still hasn’t fixed the oil leak in your car (it’s now been 17 weeks, who’s counting), the dog decided to take a little 'creative freedom' with your fave shoes overnight, and that inbox? It's overflowing faster than your coffee machine can say 'third cup, Kat?'

Enter Micro-Routines. No five-hour fantasy routines: just real, actionable, bite-sized mindful time magic that fits into your actual life.

In this episode:
Designing a routine for the season of life you're in
Habit stacking and why it's good for your brain
Magically get time back through the power of micro-routines

Wanna work 5 hours less every single week while still building a business you love? Can I help you do this in JUST 5 DAYS? (Say whaaaaat?!) YES I CAN? Download 5 Days to Work 5 Hours Less (every single week) - my freebie just for you. If you wanna get your mitts on a copy, download it here: kathunterva.com/workless.

Truth bomb: if you're a solo business owner, the act of starting your business alone won't give you more time or more freedom.

Yes, you can work by the pool if you want - but until you replace yourself with the systems and the tools you need to automate and streamline your business to run without you, you're not going to have the time to jump in.

Join me for this week's episode where I share the time and productivity framework I use to set up my business and my time just like I have my own VA (even though I don't).

Highlights:
3:38 Why you might not be ready to hire a VA (and why that's okay)
7:05 Reverse engineering a complete time solution that works for you
10:33 Stopping the firehose of information
11:46 Optimising your time for the bits you do have to do
12:58 Reducing the mental load of solo business life
23:56 The power of SOPs

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Our focus and attention has never felt so poor - and we're left to feel like this is our fault.

The truth is, we have NEVER had such easy and on demand access to so many distractions.

Plus, lots of these distractions are designed to give us instant gratification which is exactly what our brains are wired to seek.

So if you're feeling like you're constantly scrambling to find your focus and remember what you're actually meant to be doing:

a) It's no wonder and 
b) You're not alone.

This week, I'm sharing 5 simple strategies that will help you master your distractions every single day as a solo business owner. 

I talk about:

The power of the short burst

How to make it easy for your brain to resist distraction

The simple mindfulness trick I use to help me find my focus again

Finding your Future You

Getting distracted - on purpose

New episodes released every Friday (ish) > hit subscribe or follow wherever you listen to your podcasts!

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Hey there! Welcome to Let's Talk About Time, the podcast dedicated to helping solo-ish business owners and entrepreneurs get hours back every single week, achieve more in less time, procrastinate less and have more FUN. 

I'm Kat, your host and solo-business owner slash mum to two small humans. I know what it's like to constantly feel like there's never enough time, to be overwhelmed with endless to-do lists, and to teeter on the edge of burnout. But here's the good news: I've dedicated this podcast to helping solo business owners who want to free themselves from the time-poor-trap, achieve their one-day goals and live a life with more time than they’ve ever had before.

In this episode, I explore how to get more time back in your week – without using planners, Pomodoro or productivity apps. So hit subscribe, inhale your coffee (no, seriously) and get ready to totally shake up your relationship with time.

Highlights:

·        The problem with waiting to start something. 1:18

·        Accepting the value of imperfections. 4:43

·        How to get more time without using productivity apps? 7:00

·        Why time is our most powerful commodity? 8:36

·        Get curious about how much time you’re using. 12:40

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Today's topic is a big one, and it's something I've been bombarded with questions about (BOMBARDED, people). We're diving into the art of prioritising rest and still getting our sh*t done.

Society has conditioned us to believe that rest comes after work as some sort of reward. Honestly - that's a load of BS. We're constantly on the go, juggling work, family, and everything in between. And when we finally do get a chance to rest, our brains are like, "hold up, shouldn't you be doing something?"

We know it's time to break free from this cycle and integrate rest into our daily lives, without feeling guilty about it. So, how can we make this happen?

Highlights:

·        The myth of rest after work. 1:15

·        Rest doesn’t necessarily mean sleep. 3:07

·        How do we integrate rest into our day? 4:48

·        How to schedule your rest 6:27

·        Deciding what rest actually is for you. 10:26

·        How is integrating more rest more productive? 12:51

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The truth about procrastination: self-confessed productivity junkies might come charging into your biz, blabbering about color-coded calendars, time blocking, and making appointments with yourself like it's the holy grail. But let's face it, when push comes to shove, that well-planned time block is as flexible as a contortionist doing yoga on a rollercoaster. You move it once, you move it again and then you just… dismiss it altogether. 

We can preach till the cows come home about the importance of scheduling, resting, exercising, and sleeping, but if your heart ain't in it, your brain will gladly lead you down the rabbit hole of distraction.

And when it comes to anything vaguely uncomfortable, your brain, bless its survival instincts, will pull out all the stops to divert you toward those familiar, cosy activities. Need to work on your online course but have no clue where to start? Your brain’ll throw a tantrum and redirect you to a Netflix binge. Trying to write captivating website copy but despise writing? Your brain will have you organising your sock drawer instead. Your brain is both a super power and a cunning master of avoidance, I tell ya.

In this episode of Let’s Talk About Time, we’re diving in to something literally every single solo business owner battles with at some point: procrastination, and what you can do to ditch it – for good.

Highlights:

·        Why outsourcing isn’t (always) the answer? 3:59

·        How to stop procrastinating. 8:17

·        How we are wired to want to not fail. 9:41

·        Practice being comfortable with feeling uncomfortable. 13:35

·        The fastest way to grow your time. 15:14

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