How to Stick to Your Habits When Life Gets Messy
It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance
Release Date: 04/06/2026
The Hidden Cost of Saving Time with AI: How to Avoid "Smoothout" Before You Lose Your Critical Thinking Skills
It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance
Ever notice how the second something feels hard, you reach for AI instead of working through it yourself? This week, I’m digging into a brand new term, “Smoothout,” coined by journalist Ellen Scott to describe what happens when we hand over every challenge to AI and slowly lose our edge. I uncover why our brains actually crave friction, why that's a good thing, and where the line is between using AI as a smart shortcut and using it to avoid skills we still need. This isn't about quitting AI. It's about staying intentional with what you hand over, and what you hold onto. Apply...
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The Secret Ingredient That Might be Missing from Your Work-Life Balance ft. Maddie Hamann, co-founder of PACHA
It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance
Ever feel like you're building something meaningful with no village in sight? In this episode, I sit down with Maddie Hamann, co-founder of PACHA, to talk about life as a mission-driven entrepreneur and mom. I uncover what it really looks like to build a regenerative food company while raising a daughter, and why community isn't optional when you're doing both. Maddie shares how she left a career in Earth Science for a slower, intentional pivot into entrepreneurship, and what it means to lean on a literal village instead of doing it all alone. Apply for a free time management coaching session:...
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How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed: 5 Real Transformations
It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance
Have you ever felt so overwhelmed that you couldn't even imagine what your life would look like on the other side of it? In this episode, I share five real stories of women who felt exactly that stuck, and what actually changed for them. You'll hear how a packed calendar turned into time for a hobby again, how scattered to-do lists turned into a sold home, and how mom guilt gave way to real clarity. None of them started by fixing their calendar first. I reveal the one step that came before all of it, and why you can't see the other side of overwhelm from inside it. Save your spot...
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5 Things to STOP Scheduling If You Want More Time (Without Doing Less)
It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance
What's really standing between you and a schedule that actually works? In this bonus episode, I'm calling out the five things I see get in the way for even the most driven, capable women — and none of them are what you'd expect. From inherited beliefs about time to blurry boundaries to the fear that it won't work this time either — we're naming them all. Because you can't move past what you can't see. 🎧 Get the details on my free live workshop happening June 24 👉
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Where Did the Day Go? 3 Hidden Time Thieves Draining Your Hours
It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance
Where does the time actually go? In this episode, I uncover three hidden time thieves quietly stealing your hours every week, and they're not what you'd expect. If your schedule looks totally reasonable on paper but still falls apart by noon, chances are it's not your to-do list that’s the problem. It's what's happening in the spaces between them. Tune in to find out what's really going on and what to do about it. 🔗 Check out the Shownotes: 🔗 Register for the Time Well Spent Workshop:
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Always Late? Here Are the 7 Reasons You Can’t Be on Time (Ep. 164 Rerun)
It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance
Tired of being the punchline to the “chronically late” joke? Sick of always being stressed out, overwhelmed, and maybe even a little embarrassed about your tardiness? Well my friend, it’s time to break up with your bad habit because in today’s episode, we’re talking all about how to stop being late. You’ll learn the 7 types of late people and get a practical strategy to help you shock everyone by being on time — based on your late-person persona. This episode originally aired on 2/27/2023
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The Missing Logic Behind Work Life Balance featuring Tracy Christopheron and Michelle Troseth
It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance
Are you stuck in an either/or trap with your time? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Tracy Christopherson and Michelle Troseth, co-founders of MissingLogic® and authors of Polarity Intelligence: The Missing Logic in Leadership, to unpack why your biggest time struggles may not be problems to solve. They may be polarities to manage. Together, we explore the both/and mindset, what your calendar reveals about your internal operating system, and how to create dynamic balance without giving up what you value most. Apply for a free time management coaching session: . Full shownotes:
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You Can't Organize Your Way Out of Overwhelm: The Nervous System Approach to Decluttering featuring Amber Cammidge
It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance
Does your home feel more chaotic than calm at the end of a long day? In this episode, I sit down with home clarity coach Amber Cammidge to explore why clutter is really a nervous system issue , and what to do about it. Together we unpack Amber’s Body, Mind, Soul + Next Action framework, why letting go matters more than perfect organization, and how tiny daily actions add up to a home that finally feels like a sanctuary. Apply for a free time management coaching session: Full shownotes:
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This Week is Different - And I Don’t Want You to Miss It.
It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance
This week is different, and I don't want you to miss it. I'm pulling back the curtain on what's happening this week, what we're working on together, and how you can get support right now no matter where you're starting from. Plus, if you've been waiting for a sign to finally get some help with your time, I just checked the calendar and we have a handful of free coaching call spots open now at freetimecall.com. 🔗Apply for a free time management coaching call:
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3 Reasons You're Overwhelmed (And the One Thing That Actually Fixes It)
It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance
You're doing all the things and still feeling behind. Sound familiar? In this BONUS episode, I'm revealing the real reason you feel overwhelmed no matter how hard you try, and it's probably not what you think. If you've ever wondered why the planners, the apps, and the early mornings still aren't working, this is the episode that explains why. And more importantly, what to do about it. Ready to go deeper? Join me for the Take Back Your Time Challenge starting May 11th at .
info_outlineEver feel like one weird week can throw all your good habits completely off track? In this episode, Anna reveals why consistency has less to do with perfect routines and more to do with building habits that can bend without breaking. She uncovers the simple habit loop that explains why habits stick, why life disruptions make routines fall apart, and how to create flexible systems that actually work in real life. You’ll learn how to make habits more resilient, more realistic, and easier to return to when life gets messy.
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