112. Three work challenges: getting interrupted on in office days, too ambitious when planning, long commutes that feel like wasted time
Release Date: 09/15/2025
127. Practical Tips for Friendship with Danielle Bayard Jackson
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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126. How to Practically Build Peace With The Effort Required For or Given To A Result
The Bright Method Podcast: Realistic Time Management and Productivity for Working Women & Working Moms
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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125. Answering 3 Questions: Isn't calendaring like this overwhelming?
The Bright Method Podcast: Realistic Time Management and Productivity for Working Women & Working Moms
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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124. How to get more strategic, creative ideas
The Bright Method Podcast: Realistic Time Management and Productivity for Working Women & Working Moms
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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123. A Lightbulb Moment: Empowerment Without A System Leads to Overcommitment (idea from Eleanor Beaton)
The Bright Method Podcast: Realistic Time Management and Productivity for Working Women & Working Moms
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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122. Your Capacity & Your Capability Are Different Things (Talking About Suzy Reading's Amazing Quote)
The Bright Method Podcast: Realistic Time Management and Productivity for Working Women & Working Moms
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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121. Slow-Rolling Tasks & Shiny Object Syndrome Bosses (or Selves)
The Bright Method Podcast: Realistic Time Management and Productivity for Working Women & Working Moms
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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120. Time Zones: My Achilles' Heel
The Bright Method Podcast: Realistic Time Management and Productivity for Working Women & Working Moms
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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119. Theme Days: Why I don't do them, but it's a personal call!
The Bright Method Podcast: Realistic Time Management and Productivity for Working Women & Working Moms
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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118. Why I don't let AI make my time management decisions
The Bright Method Podcast: Realistic Time Management and Productivity for Working Women & Working Moms
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...
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