100(!). The 100th episode: A message I have not said enough – you can do this.
Release Date: 05/05/2025
The Bright Method Podcast: Realistic Time Management and Productivity for Working Women & Working Moms
It is a true honor to have Danielle Bayard Jackson on today's podcast to dig into friendship as a busy working woman – from how to make time for it, how to create new friendships, to normalizing struggles that feel lonely but are common, and so much more. Enjoy! Links to Danielle's amazing work: website: book: IG: tiktok: @thefriendshipexpert
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I loved this lightbulb moment/articulation by Oonagh Duncan, shared on Eleanor Beaton's podcast. Let's dig into it! If you're ready for a full time management system that's realistic, sustainable, and dare I say… fun, check out the Bright Method program. It's helped hundreds of professional women take back control of their time—and their peace of mind.
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I recently got three questions that share common thread: isn't calendaring like we do in the Bright Method overwhelming? Summarized in my words: Is time-blocking your personal life overwhelming? Doesn't this lead to a daily long list of too many alerts? Doesn't having to move too many boxes when time blocks hit get old? Let's dig into each. Links you might enjoy: If you're ready for a full time management system that's realistic, sustainable, and dare I say… fun, check out the Bright Method program. It's helped hundreds of professional women take back control of their...
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When I went to a curriculum presentation at my 2nd grader's school, I didn't expect for a podcast episode to come out if it. But here we go! Here's the Kara Lowentheil episode I mentioned (Unf*ck Your Brain re How to Stop Procrastinating): If you're ready for a full time management system that's realistic, sustainable, and dare I say… fun, check out the Bright Method program. It's helped hundreds of professional women take back control of their time—and their peace of mind.
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I recently listened to a podcast episode that blew my mind because it connected dots and made points that resonated so deeply for me – in business and on the time management front. Let's discuss. Enjoy! And join me: If you're ready for a full time management system that's realistic, sustainable, and fun, check out the Bright Method program. It's helped hundreds of professional women take back control of their time—and their peace of mind.
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A few weeks ago, someone sent me a quote on Instagram that knocked my socks off. Let's dig into it. Links you might enjoy: Get five short, practical video lessons packed with realistic strategies to help you manage your personal and professional life with more clarity and calm. Get bite-sized, real-life time management tips for working women—like reminders to set mail holds before travel, anonymous day-in-the-life calendars from other professional women, and behind-the-scenes looks at how I manage my own time. If you're ready for a full time management system that's...
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Ever keep rolling the same task week after week? You see it on your list or flagged in your inbox, and every time you look at it, you feel that little wave of guilt. In this episode, I share how slow-rolling tasks—sometimes unintentionally, sometimes on purpose—can actually work in your favor. I share a story from my early law career that taught me how some tasks lose relevance over time and how checking in before tackling them can save hours of unnecessary work. We also talk about how “slow-rolling” helps when you work for a shiny-object boss—or when you’re your own. Instead of...
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Time zones – they seem like such a simple concept and one that's almost an after-thought, tiny detail when scheduling... and yet, messing them up can have majorly disruptive effects. If you're someone who also struggles with them, this one's for you! Links you might enjoy: Get five short, practical video lessons packed with realistic strategies to help you manage your personal and professional life with more clarity and calm. Get bite-sized, real-life time management tips for working women—like reminders to set mail holds before travel, anonymous day-in-the-life calendars from...
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I get asked a few times a year whether I theme my workdays – e.g., Marketing Mondays, Admin Tuesdays, Finances on Wednesdays. While I'm sure this works for some (and keep on keeping on if it works for you!), I'll explain why it hasn't worked for me – and what I do instead. Links you might enjoy: Get five short, practical video lessons packed with realistic strategies to help you manage your personal and professional life with more clarity and calm. Get bite-sized, real-life time management tips for working women—like reminders to set mail holds before travel, anonymous...
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I see more and more people using or discussing using AI to make decisions around how they spend their time. Let's talk about it. Links you might enjoy: Get five short, practical video lessons packed with realistic strategies to help you manage your personal and professional life with more clarity and calm. Get bite-sized, real-life time management tips for working women—like reminders to set mail holds before travel, anonymous day-in-the-life calendars from other professional women, and behind-the-scenes looks at how I manage my own time. If you're ready for a full time...
info_outlineIn this 100th episode of the Bright Method podcast, I’m sharing something I haven’t said enough: I believe you can do this.
Yes, time management is hard. That doesn't mean there's anything wrong with you. In fact, the reason it feels hard is usually because your life got more complicated—and the system you were using just can’t keep up.
But even though it's hard, you CAN do this.
Today, let's talk about:
- Why I don’t believe time management is a quick fix
- The kind of women I’ve worked with across 350+ Bright Method clients—and why that matters for you
- The only profession I’ve seen where Bright Method is a tricky fit (and what that tells us about calendar control)
- What’s often really going on when people say, “I don’t have control over my calendar”
- Why I believe women with ADHD and women who love paper can absolutely use the Bright Method
- How we mold the system to fit you—not the other way around
- Why being smart—and you are—means you can learn this skill, even if it feels overwhelming at first
- What one big law associate shared about implementing the Bright Method… 3 years after taking the program
Plus, I share a behind-the-scenes look at my own experience: I’m not some mythical Pinterest-perfect person. I lose my keys. I leave food sitting on my desk. I had to learn this stuff just like everyone else—and I still use it every single day because it works.
If you’ve ever thought, “This sounds good, but I'm not sure I could do it,” I hope this episode gives you a different perspective. If you want to try out the Bright Method for free, check out my 5-day video series at kellynolan.com/refresh.
And truly: thanks for being here for 100 episodes. I’m so glad you’re here.
Links you might enjoy:
- 🌿 Free 5-Day Time Management Program Get five short, practical video lessons packed with realistic strategies to help you manage your personal and professional life with more clarity and calm.
- 📱 Follow me on Instagram Get bite-sized, real-life time management tips for working women—like reminders to set mail holds before travel, anonymous day-in-the-life calendars from other professional women, and behind-the-scenes looks at how I manage my own time.
- ✨ The full Bright Method™️ program If you're ready for a full time management system that's realistic, sustainable, and dare I say… fun, check out the Bright Method program. It's helped hundreds of professional women take back control of their time—and their peace of mind.