For people with ever-different schedules, from ER physicians and nurses to pilots, this episode is for you!  A full transcript of this episode is available on my website about two weeks after the episode is published. To find it, click here and then select the episode. -- To take my free 5-day program, the Reset and Refresh, click here: https://kellynolan.com/reset-refresh.

Someone asked me on Instagram to address commutes from a time management perspective. So, let's dig into some strategies for traditional commutes & non-commutes for the days you WFH. A full transcript of this episode is available on my website about two weeks after the episode is published. To find it, click here and then select the episode.

Listen to at least the first five minutes before you decide whether or not this episode is for you. And I'd love to hear your feedback.  Resources mentioned: Episode 29 of the Bright Method podcast regarding Outsourcing, including our complicated emotions around the topic Here's where to find more about Kelly Hubbell of Sage Haus: Website - https://www.mysagehaus.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mysagehaus/ Store - https://stan.store/mysagehaus  A full transcript of this...

I recently had this breakthrough that's been very empowering and practically helpful, so I figured I'd share it here with you.  A full transcript of this episode is available on my website about two weeks after the episode is published. To find it, click here and then select the episode. -- To take my free 5-day program, the Reset and Refresh, click here: https://kellynolan.com/reset-refresh. I also share actionable bite-sized time management strategies on Instagram...

I personally find it fascinating to hear what people are saying "no" to and why. In addition, hearing examples helps normalize saying no and sparks ideas for what others might say no to – all of which helps us manage our workload and life so that we have energy and time for the things we decide are most important to us. So, here's an example from my own life: How and why I decided to say no to speaking engagements for the rest of 2024.  If you're already saying no to a category of...

I keep seeing a theme in my time management work I want to talk about – the Vacuum Effect. Let's dig into it. A full transcript of this episode is available on my website about two weeks after the episode is published. To find it, click here and then select the episode. -- To take my free 5-day program, the Reset and Refresh, click here: https://kellynolan.com/reset-refresh. To learn more about and sign up for the Bright Method 8-week program, click...

If you're ready for a digital spring clean (think: email, calendar, phone), jump into my free 5-day digital spring clean email series here! Over the course of five days (starting when you sign up!), you'll get one digital spring clean tip emailed to you that you can act on right away to get more fresh air in your digital life! In this episode, we dig into three of my physical work environment tips and others that I crowdsourced from other working women on Instagram and via my email list. I...

Email can be a huge time management pain point for some of us. Let's go over three strategies we can use to help alleviate that pain. A full transcript of this episode is available on my website about two weeks after the episode is published. To find it, click here and then select the episode. -- I share actionable bite-sized time management strategies on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/_kellynolan_/. Come hang out with me there!

In my most recent 8-week Bright Method program, during one of the corporate breakout sessions, work travel came up – specifically, how to leverage the Bright Method when you travel for work frequently. It was a great example of how we can use Bright Method strategies in a specific scenario to bring more clarity and peace of mind to our lives, so I figured I'd share here for those in a similar spot. Enjoy – and share with a friend who travels often! A full transcript of this episode is...

A woman emailed me asking me about having the self-discipline to do the task you calendared when the time rolls around. Let's discuss! Resources mentioned: Bright Method episode on the year of ease (and energy, in general): Episode no. 9 Episode on procrastination by Kara Lowentheil: Listen on Apple here Listen on Spotify here To take my free 5-day program, the Reset and Refresh, click here: https://kellynolan.com/reset-refresh. A full transcript of this episode is available on...

Time management is incredibly personal, and not everyone wants to go all in on a digital calendar(s) like I teach. Because of that, I'm thrilled to have Dr. Sarah Hart-Unger on the podcast to discuss how she manages her life with a paper planner. We also discuss planning privilege and digital detoxing. Enjoy! To learn more about Sarah, her podcasts, courses, and newsletter, visit theshubox.com A full transcript of this episode is available on my website about two weeks after the episode is...

Meetings are critical for much of what we do, but they can also quickly become overused and ineffective. Let's talk through five strategies you can use to improve your meetings so they're more useful and everyone has more clarity coming out of them. A full transcript of this episode is available on my website about two weeks after the episode is published. To find it, click here and then select the episode. -- I also share actionable bite-sized time management strategies on Instagram...

So many of us have struggled with burnout – at work, at home, or because of the tension between the two. Dr. Shanika Esparaz, a double board-certified physician in Ophthalmology and Lifestyle Medicine, has as well and has come out on the other side (while staying in medicine). On this episode, she'll share her burnout and recovery story and strategies that helped her (and now, her clients) manage the journey. You can learn more about Shani and message her on IG @shani_esparazmd ...

Putting everything in your calendar we do in the Bright Method can be overwhelming. Let's go over reasons why it's worth playing through the discomfort. A full transcript of this episode is available on my website about two weeks after the episode is published. To find it, click here and then select the episode. -- To take my free 5-day program, the Reset and Refresh, click here: https://kellynolan.com/reset-refresh.

This is a little outside my lane but relevant to many women I work with, so let's discuss when hard work is worth it – and when it's not. Resources mentioned: Years are Short spreadsheet Career coach/consultant recommendations (recommended by others; I have not worked with any of these people) A full transcript of this episode is available on my website about two weeks after the episode is published. To find it, click here and then select the episode. -- To take my free 5-day...

No matter how awesome we are at time management, there are just parts of our jobs that are stressful. Dr. Chelsea Pierotti, a social psychology professor and mental performance coach, joins us to discuss how to manage that stress more effectively so we can show up in the way that we want to. Dr. Chelsea's work aims to create healthier and happier athletes through positive mental skills training – and much of it translates well to the work environment. I'm excited for you to get to listen to...

Part of realistic and effective time management is acknowledging how limited time is, which can be frustrating. Let's talk about some approaches to take to make us less focused on the frustration and more focused on what we do about it. A full transcript of this episode is available on my website about two weeks after the episode is published. To find it, click here and then select the episode. -- To take my free 5-day program, the Reset and Refresh, click...

If you're struggling with time management, a critical thing to realize is that your time management struggles are not a character flaw – they're just symptoms of you using a system you likely learned around middle school to manage your ever-more-complicated life. Let's talk about it – and what to do about it.  To jump into a Bright Method program, click here. A full transcript of this episode is available on my website about two weeks after the episode is published. To find it, click here...

When you're scrambling to hit deadlines, it's smart to take a step back and ask, "Where are all of these deadlines coming from?" Many deadlines come from us, which is great news because anything in our control is easier to fix. Let's talk about how to give ourselves more breathing space at work.   A full transcript of this episode is available on my website about two weeks after the episode is published. To find it, click here and then select the episode.   --   To learn more about...

One of the most effective time management strategies is working with – and not fighting against – your energy patterns. Let's dig into more on it and talk about how to do it.   Referenced episodes: Ep. 9: Strategies to get more ease in your life Ep. 17: Why white space is actually NOT helping you get more breathing space Ep. 19: Know a hard work seasons is coming up? Let's make Future You's life easier (including building in recovery time)    A full transcript of this episode is...

If you're like most of the women I work with, your relationships, including your friendships, are the most important parts of your life – more important than work or home logistics. So, let's talk about how to use your calendar to help you show up as the friend you want to be.    A full transcript of this episode is available on my website about two weeks after the episode is published. To find it, click here and select the episode.   --   To learn more about and sign up for the...

Whether you want to decide some long-term plans now or NOT, this episode is for you.  You can download the accompanying guide (including more examples than I shared in the episode) here.  I also mention:  Episode 25 of this podcast, "Current reality first – and then add in the aspirational change," Podcast episodes from Goli's Lessons from a Quitter podcast: "Picking Your One Goal" (Apple; Spotify) "Replay: Side Effect of Going After Your Goal" (Apple; Spotify) Bonus tool (not...

I do NOT break out my calendar every time I get an idea of something I need/want to do and find the perfect home for it in there. That's just not realistic for me – or, likely, you. Let's talk about what to do instead.    --   To learn more about and sign up for the Bright Method 8-week program, click here: https://kellynolan.com/the-bright-method-time-management-course-with-kelly-nolan.