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.

  • 7 minutes 11 seconds
    5 Signs You're About to Level Up (and How to Lean In to the Change)

    Feeling stuck, restless, or just a little uncomfortable in your routine? These might be signs that you’re on the verge of a breakthrough! In this bonus episode of It’s About Time, we’re diving into ‘5 Signs You’re About to Level Up (and How to Lean In to the Change).’

    From craving new experiences to facing unexpected challenges, each of these signs can mean you’re ready for a new phase of growth. I’ll walk you through how to recognize these growth indicators and share practical tips to embrace them, even when it feels a little uncomfortable. By the end, you’ll feel ready to lean in and step confidently into your next chapter. Tune in to start leveling up!

     

    7 November 2024, 11:15 am
  • 17 minutes 24 seconds
    Stuck in a Rut? 3 Essential Steps to Get Unstuck and Feel Motivated Again

    Have you ever just felt stuck in a rut? Like you’re spinning your wheels and every day kinda feels… the same. Like you’re going through the motions of life and just trying to get to the end of the day, week after week.

     

    If you’re feeling that now, I want you to know that you’re not alone. And here’s the good news: feeling stuck doesn’t mean you’re done. In fact, it might just be a sign that you’re ready for something new, something meaningful, and something that aligns more with who you are and who you want to become. Tune in to learn how to identify if you’re in a rut, how to reconnect with your vision and values to get unstuck, and my favorite exercise to get inspired and motivated again.

     

    🔗 Grab 250 Inspired Goal Ideas for 2025: annadkornick.com/dreambig

    🔗 Order a 2025 Big Picture Planning Calendar: bigpictureyear.com

    🔗 Check out the Shownotes for Episode 249: annadkornick.com/249

    4 November 2024, 11:15 am
  • 6 minutes 26 seconds
    5 Easy Ways to Find Mini-Wins in Your Week

    Feeling stuck or overwhelmed by your long to-do list? In this bonus episode of It’s About Time, I’m sharing 5 simple and practical ways to find mini-wins in your week—small victories that can make a big difference in how you feel and help you build momentum. Whether you’re battling procrastination, avoiding tough tasks, or just need a quick boost of productivity, these tips are designed to help you celebrate progress and feel more accomplished, one tiny step at a time. Tune in for easy, actionable strategies that you can start using today!

    31 October 2024, 10:15 am
  • 12 minutes 38 seconds
    Finish What You Started: How to Reach Your Goals by the End of the Year

    How are you feeling about those big, bold goals you set at the start of 2024? If you’re feeling like they’re a little out of reach, you’re not alone. But I’m here to tell you that it’s not over. You can still finish strong in 2024, even if that finish line doesn’t look exactly like you thought it would. And today, I want to help you feel excited, hopeful, and motivated about your goals for the rest of 2024 and the fresh start of 2025. Tune in to learn how to reflect on why your goals got off track (without feeling guilty), why it’s okay to adjust your goals, how to build momentum for the rest of the year, and how to get pumped about 2025.

     

    🔗 Grab 250 Inspired Goal Ideas for 2025: annadkornick.com/dreambig

    🔗 Order a 2025 Big Picture Planning Calendar bigpictureyear.com

    🔗 Check out the Shownotes for Episode 248: annadkornick.com/248

    28 October 2024, 10:15 am
  • 52 minutes 18 seconds
    Declutter Your Digital World: How to Save Time and Stay Organized ft. Shawn Lemon

    Have you ever been overwhelmed by digital clutter? Maybe you’ve got hundreds of passwords to keep track of, it takes way too long to find information you need quickly, and you’ve got approximately 9,352 emails in your inbox. If you’re ready to get your digital life together without feeling intimidated or procrastinating, you’ll love this conversation with Shawn Lemon, founder of The Digital Organizer. 

     

    The Digital Organizer is the go-to organization company to get your digital assets under control and teach your staff how to stay organized. Today, Shawn is sharing why digital clutter and chaos are costing you time, his favorite digital tools to keep his life running smoothly, and how to start organizing your digital clutter without getting overwhelmed.

     

    🔗Check out the Shownotes for Episode 247 here: annadkornick.com/257 

    🔗Connect with Shawn on LinkedIn, or follow The Digital Organizer on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn 

    🔗Grab Shawn’s Household Organization Guide

     

    21 October 2024, 10:15 am
  • 8 minutes 1 second
    The Planner Trap: ADHD-Friendly Planning Hacks for Your Busy Brain

    In this special bonus episode of 'It's About Time,' I'll dive deep into creating personalized time management systems, especially for those with ADHD. I'll share practical tips for making planners work for you, whether digital or paper, and teach you how to adapt your planning methods to fit your unique brain and lifestyle.

    17 October 2024, 10:15 am
  • 59 minutes 26 seconds
    Unapologetically ADHD: Strategies for Planning and Time Management with ADHD ft. Nikki Kinzer & Pete Wright

    Do you struggle with time management and ADHD? Or maybe you don’t have ADHD, but you want to get better at planning projects and everyday tasks, and focus on what’s most important. This week’s episode is for you! Today’s guests, Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright, and experts in the realm of planning with ADHD. We chat about how time management and planning work differently with ADHD, how you can be more clear on your boundaries, and ultimately, how to accept yourself and create a time management system customized to your brain. Whether you live with ADHD or not, you’ll be encouraged by this conversation!

     

    🔗 Check out the Shownotes for Episode 246: annadkornick.com/246 

    🔗 Connect with Nikki and Pete on their website, Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest 

    🔗 Nikki and Pete’s new book: Unapologetically ADHD: A Step-by-Step Framework for Everyday Planning on Your Terms

    🔗 Nikki and Pete’s membership: Guided Planning Sessions (GPS) Monthly Membership Program

     

    14 October 2024, 10:15 am
  • 44 minutes 37 seconds
    Get it Done with Data: How Positive Productivity Can Transform Your Time Management with Kerry Ann King

    Have you ever felt really busy, but not sure you’re getting anything done? You’re working what feels like 24/7, but at the end of the day, you’re frustrated by your full to-do list. You might be working, but you’re not doing meaningful work toward your goals, and Kerry Ann King is here to offer a better approach. Kerry Ann King is the founder and CEO of Eluminate Labs, a software company dedicated to elevating underrepresented voices in tech. She’s all about positive productivity - productivity that’s based on meaningful goals that support your vision and our values. Tune in to learn how positive productivity can help you enjoy the satisfaction of getting things done, instead of feeling depleted.

     

    🔗 Check out the Shownotes for Episode 245 here: annadkornick.com/245 

    🔗 Try out Fin at Eluminate Labs

    🔗 Connect with Kerry Ann on LinkedIn, Instagram, or Facebook

    🔗 Apply for a FREE time management coaching call with Anna

    🔗 Create your own Blueprint to Balance with Anna’s FREE video course!

    7 October 2024, 10:15 am
  • 9 minutes 50 seconds
    Mastering Boundaries: 5 Essential Tips for a Balanced Life

    In this special bonus episode of 'It's About Time,' we dive into the importance of setting and communicating clear boundaries to protect your time and energy. We revisit the concept of firefighting from episode 244 and explore five practical strategies to break free from reactive cycles. These tips include defining non-negotiables, using 'I' statements, setting boundaries around availability, using a boundary buddy, and practicing graceful ways to say no. Tune in for actionable advice to help you maintain balance and show up as the best version of yourself.

    3 October 2024, 9:15 am
  • 25 minutes 45 seconds
    Stop Putting Out Fires: Why You’re Always in Crisis Mode and How to Break Free

    You know those days when you wake up already feeling behind, and before you’ve even had your coffee, you’re juggling a dozen different things? You’re responding to emails, getting the kids ready, dealing with an unexpected work call, and somehow the dog managed to get out of the yard—all before 9 AM. Sound familiar? For many of us, a day of putting out fires isn’t an every once in a while thing—it’s become the norm. We’re constantly jumping from one crisis to the next, putting out fires everywhere we turn. Today, I’m sharing how to recognize you’re living in crisis mode, and how to break the cycle of firefighting so you can create a balanced, intentional life.

     

    🔗Check out the Shownotes to Episode 244: annadkornick.com/244 

    🔗Apply for a FREE Time Management Coaching call with Anna: freetimecall.com

    🔗Get Instant Access to my FREE course, Blueprint to Balance: blueprinttobalance.com

    30 September 2024, 9:15 am
  • 5 minutes 38 seconds
    5 Ways to Say No to Busy Work and Reclaim Your Time

    Feeling overwhelmed by a never-ending list of tasks that seem important but don’t actually move the needle? In this special bonus episode of It’s About Time, we dive into the power of saying NO to busy work. Discover five practical tips to help you cut through the clutter, protect your time, and focus on what truly matters. From setting clear priorities to mastering the art of boundary-setting, this episode will equip you with the tools you need to reclaim your day and boost your productivity. Say goodbye to busy work, and hello to meaningful progress!

    26 September 2024, 10:15 am
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