The Most Overwhelming Time of Year: How I’m Handling the Season that Does the Most
It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance
Release Date: 10/02/2025
How to Thrive Again When Your Time Doesn’t Feel Like Your Own featuring Shilpi Zalani
It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance
Ever wonder what it really takes to create more freedom, clarity, and alignment in your life or career? In this episode, Anna talks with high-performance coach and serial entrepreneur Shilpi Zalani about navigating big transitions, redefining success, and building a business—or a next chapter—that truly fits your life. Together, they explore the habits that sustain energy, the courage required to take your next leap, and the mindset shifts that help you move from overwhelm to empowerment. You’ll learn how clarity leads to confident action, why courage is a muscle, and the steps to create...
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How to Get Your Life Together Before the New Year
It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance
Feeling the weight of December? Between invisible holiday labor and year-end work demands, it’s easy to assume life has to feel chaotic until January. In this episode, Anna reveals why “don’t start anything new in December” is only half true — and the simple grounding steps that can help you feel steadier now. You’ll learn the one mindset shift that changes everything, how to reclaim routines that actually support you, and a small next step that makes January feel easier. Get instant access to the Rested and Ready Private Podcast: Save your spot for the Rested and Ready Virtual...
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The 5 Hidden Reasons You Feel Overwhelmed in January
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Do you ever feel like you’re already behind before January even begins? Anna reveals the five excuses that keep you stuck in December chaos and shows how to reclaim clarity before January hits. She shares why you shouldn’t wait for life to “calm down” and shares her free Rested & Ready private podcast to help you step into 2026 with confidence. 🔗Full shownotes: 🔗Get instant access to the Rested and Ready Private Podcast:
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3 Simple Practices to Avoid Burnout and Stay Intentional in Busy Seasons featuring Larisa Harrington
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Ever feel like you’re doing all the right things but still running on empty? In this conversation, Anna talks with Executive Leadership and Well-Being Coach Larisa Harrington about creating spacious, sustainable success without burning out. A 20-year Air Force veteran, Larisa brings deep insight into high performance, mindfulness, and the power of aligning your daily actions with your core values. You’ll learn why perfectionism fuels exhaustion, how to use a simple morning clarity practice, and what truly helps high performers recover and stay resilient. Apply for a free time...
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Trust Your Next Step: The Hidden Skill Behind Confidence Clarity and Calm
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When self-doubt creeps in and overthinking takes over, confidence feels miles away. In this episode, Anna sits down with Self-Trust Coach Dawn Ledet to uncover the hidden skill that fuels clarity, confidence, and calm: self-trust. Dawn shares how to stop second-guessing, follow through on your goals, and build the kind of inner confidence that lasts — no hustle required. Apply for a free time management coaching session: . Full shownotes:
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How to Manage Your Time When Everything Around You Is Changing
It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance
When you hit a milestone, it’s easy to feel like you should throw confetti and celebrate big. But what happens when you just… don’t have it in you? In this heartfelt 300th episode, Anna gets real about the pressure to perform, the unexpected changes of the past few years, and how to find calm when everything around you is shifting. You’ll walk away feeling seen, grounded, and ready to face change with confidence — no confetti required. Apply for a free time management coaching session: . Full shownotes: .
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Feeling Drained? 3 Simple Ways to Get Your Energy Back ft. Amy Cimo
It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance
Ever feel like you’re doing everything right — eating healthy, moving your body, checking all the boxes — and still running on empty? In this episode, Anna sits down with Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Amy Cimo, who helps high performers find food freedom and hormone harmony through a whole-body approach to health. Together, they unpack how stress, minerals, and digestion affect your energy, why slowing down at mealtimes matters more than you think, and three simple things you can do this week to start feeling more energized — without overhauling your entire routine. Apply for a free...
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How to Stop Clutter from Stealing Your Time, Health, and Energy with Emily McDermott
It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance
Have you ever stood in front of a bursting closet wondering what to wear? Or maybe you’ve spent 15 minutes searching for your child’s missing shoe, only to find two mismatched and slightly-too-small sandals from last summer as you run out the door. We’ve all been there, and we can agree: clutter doesn’t just take up space. It takes up time. Emily McDermott, a virtual and in-person decluttering coach, is here to share how you can radically simplify your life and get that time back to focus on what matters most. See the Shownotes: Apply for a Free Time Management Coaching...
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Feeling Overwhelmed? Here’s What to Do First.
It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance
Ever feel like no matter how much you plan, you still can’t shake the overwhelm? You’re not alone. In this episode, you’ll discover the five types of overwhelm that keep you spinning your wheels and the exact tools inside The HEART Method to help you find calm, clarity, and confidence again. From clearing mental clutter to handling life’s curveballs, Anna helps you make sense of the chaos so you can move forward with peace and purpose. 🔗Apply for a free time management coaching session: . 🔗Full shownotes:
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Bougie on a Budget: How to Avoid Holiday Financial Stress ft. The Budget Besties
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In this surprise bonus episode of It's About Time, I'm talking to Shana and Vanessa, the 'Budget Besties', about navigating holiday spending and scheduling. We dive into setting boundaries, staying within budget, and creating a stress-free holiday season. Listen in for practical tips to balance your time and finances while enjoying the festivities. You can hear more from the Budget Besties when you sign up for the Save your spot:
info_outlineIt’s that time of year when everything ramps up -- school events, work deadlines, family gatherings, and the pressure to make it all magical. In this bonus episode, I’m sharing how I’m approaching the season differently this year, and why you might want to, too.
If you’ve ever wished this season could feel lighter and more joyful, don’t miss Monday’s episode—I’ve got something BIG (and a little merry + bright) coming your way!
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