It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance

Anna Dearmon Kornick

Welcome to It’s About Time, a podcast about work, life and balance. Around here, we believe that busy is *not* a badge of honor, and that success and stress don’t have to go hand in hand. Each week, host Anna Dearmon Kornick shares time management tips, productivity strategies and real-life advice to help YOU make the most of your time. From setting goals and staying focused, to making time for your family and self-care, Anna answers your toughest questions so you can stop spinning your wheels and start getting things done. Life is messy, so Anna doesn’t hold back from sharing stories of personal struggle alongside the successes. In addition to deep-dive how-to episodes with valuable takeaways that you can start implementing today, Anna interviews other go-getters to find out how they juggle careers, businesses, family, personal development, travel and more. If you’re ready to step away from the overwhelm and spend your time on what matters most, you’re in the right place.

  • 43 minutes 24 seconds
    Permission Granted: How to Make Time for Your Dreams in the Middle of Real Life featuring Lena Taylor

    Have you ever felt the nudge to reinvent yourself? Maybe you’re ready to try something totally different – launch a creative project, start a business, or finally share your voice – but you’re not sure where to begin, or something’s holding you back from changing course. Lena Taylor, a dynamic speaker and the creator behind YouTube channel Flipping Gorgeous, will inspire you to take action. Tune in to hear how Lena gave herself permission to start a new path and dream, what strategies she used to make it happen, and how her PLEDGE framework helps women tackle their big goals.

     

    🔗 Check out the Shownotes for Episode 280: annadkornick.com/280 

    🔗 Grab Lena’s free resource

    23 June 2025, 10:15 am
  • 48 minutes 31 seconds
    Fair Play, Real Talk: How to Lighten Your Invisible Mental Load and Get the Support You Need at Home and Beyond featuring Katelyn Denning

    Have you ever felt like you were carrying all the mental load at home? Like you’re the one remembering the gifts, refilling the coffee, scheduling the doctor’s appointments, and making sure the dishwasher actually gets emptied? Life Coach and Fair Play Method Facilitator Katelyn Denning is here to help us make the invisible load more visible – and finally figure out how to share the responsibilities that keep life moving. If you’ve been carrying too much for too long, this episode is just what you need.

    🔗 Check out the Shownotes here: annadkornick.com/279

    16 June 2025, 10:15 am
  • 47 minutes 19 seconds
    Productivity Without the Pressure: How to Slow Down without Falling Behind featuring Hilary Billings

    Have you ever felt like you needed to reach the same level of productivity every day, no matter what season of life you’re in? Maybe you’ve felt guilty when you were in a slower, more restful season. But what if productivity didn’t mean doing more – and instead, it meant honoring your seasons? Hilary Billings is an international speaker and a leading expert on gaining Attention in the Digital Age who’s bringing the insights you need for sustainable success. Tune in to learn why energy, intention, and awareness matter more for productivity than hustle, and how to rest in slower seasons to create growth in your busy seasons.

    🔗 Check out the Shownotes for Episode 278: annadkornick.com/278

    9 June 2025, 10:15 am
  • 49 minutes 19 seconds
    The Science of Getting Things Done: How to Get 2 Hours Back Into Your Workday No Matter How Busy You Are with Leslie Shreve

    Do you know that feeling when your to-do list is overflowing, your inbox is a mess, and you’re bouncing from task to task… but you’re not actually making progress on what matters most? If you’ve ever wondered where your time really goes—and how to get it back—you need to meet Leslie Shreve. Leslie is a workload management and productivity expert, and the Founder and CEO of Productive Day®, and the creator of Taskology® The Science of Getting Things Done. Today, she shares the biggest time wasters hiding in your workday, how to get more accomplished in less time with less stress, and how to clear your inbox and spend up to 50% less time on email every day. 

    🔗 Check out the Shownotes: annadkornick.com/277

    2 June 2025, 10:15 am
  • 50 minutes 46 seconds
    Do Something: 3 Keys to Create Consistent Habits, Even When You’re Tired, Busy, and Overwhelmed

    Do you struggle with creating habits that stick, thanks to the overwhelm, low energy, and little time you have every day? You’re going to be so inspired by this conversation with Monica Packer. Monica is an expert in teaching habits differently, especially for busy women who think they are bad and making and keeping them. Tune in to hear why consistently doing a little is better than sporadically doing a lot, why trying on other peoples’ habits doesn’t work, and how to  create new habits… and a new life.

     

    🔗 Check out the Shownotes here: annadkornick.com/276 

    🔗 Tune into About Progress and grab the Do Something List

    26 May 2025, 10:15 am
  • 27 minutes 21 seconds
    From Overwhelmed to On Top of It: The Time Management Reset You’ve Been Looking For

    If your calendar is packed but you still feel like you’re falling behind, this episode is your invitation to a better way. We’re opening the doors to the newly transformed It’s About Time Academy—a high-touch, personalized time management coaching experience designed to help you take control of your time and live with intention. Learn what’s inside, who it’s for, and how to join before doors close on Friday, May 23. If you’re tired of doing it all alone and ready for lasting change, this episode is the first step toward your new rhythm.

    Join the Academy: abouttimepodcast.com/academy 

    Episode Shownotes: abouttimepodcast.com/275

    19 May 2025, 10:15 am
  • 14 minutes 30 seconds
    What if TIME isn't the problem after all? The Surprising Truth about Overwhelm

    Have you ever looked at your calendar and thought, “There’s no way I can add one more thing”—while also wondering how everything feels so out of control anyway? If you feel like you’re checking all the boxes, but somehow just treading water—like you need to take time to get your life together, but you’re too busy to make it happen—then you’re in the right place. Because today, we’re talking all about overwhelm: why it happens, what it’s really costing you, and why the key to getting out of it isn’t more time—it’s more clarity.

     

    🎉 Join the Take Back Your Time Challenge here: https://annadkornick.com/join 

    🔗 Check out the Shownotes for Episode 274: annadkornick.com/274

    5 May 2025, 10:15 am
  • 7 minutes 23 seconds
    This 5-Day Challenge Could Shift How You Use Your Time Forever

     If you’re overwhelmed, stretched thin, or just done with trying to figure it all out on your own—this one’s for you. In this bonus episode, I’m giving you a sneak peek into the Take Back Your Time Challenge: a 5-day experience designed to help you create a rhythm that actually fits your real life. I’m walking you through what we’ll cover each day—and why this challenge could be the game-changer you’ve been waiting for. 

     

    💥 Join the Take Back Your Time Challenge: https://annadkornick.com/join 

     

    1 May 2025, 10:15 am
  • 18 minutes 12 seconds
    Ready for a Real Change? Here's How to Take Back Control of Your Time

    If your calendar is full but your life still feels scattered…If you’re checking boxes all day but still wondering why you feel behind…If you’ve ever looked around and thought, “This can’t be how it’s supposed to feel…”—Then friend, today is your day. Because registration for the Take Back Your Time Challenge is open! 

     

    Tune in for your personal walkthrough of what the challenge is, why I created it, what makes it different, and what you’ll walk away with by the end. So if you’ve been feeling the friction or stuck in survival mode—you can start feeling calm, clear, and confident in how you spend your time.

     

    🎉 Join the Take Back Your Time Challenge here: https://annadkornick.com/join 

    🔗 Check out the Shownotes for Episode 273: annadkornick.com/273

    28 April 2025, 10:15 am
  • 7 minutes 1 second
    What It Really Means to Take Back Your Time

    You’ve heard the phrase “take back your time”—but what does that really mean? In this bonus episode of It’s About Time, I’m getting personal about how my definition of time management has completely changed. Spoiler alert: it’s not about doing more—it’s about living better. If you’ve been craving more peace, more presence, and a rhythm that actually works for your real life, this is for you. Plus, I’m sharing a sneak peek at something special coming your way on April 28th.

    24 April 2025, 12:32 pm
  • 19 minutes 26 seconds
    What to Do When “Just Get Organized” Isn’t Working

    Have you ever tried system after system, app after app, planner after planner… Only to feel like none of them actually work for you? You’re not alone, and you’re not the problem. That feeling is called system fatigue—the burnout that comes from trying to get organized over and over again, and still feeling like you’re spinning your wheels. Today, we’re talking about why the systems you’ve tried aren’t working, the signs of system fatigue (and how to know if you’re in it), and how to go from chaos and calm—without doing it alone.

     

    🔗 Check out the Shownotes for Episode 272: annadkornick.com/272 

    ✨ Apply for a free call with a time management coach: freetimecall.com 

    💙 Get instant access to my anti-burnout video series: blueprinttobalance.com

    21 April 2025, 10:15 am
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