Most of us are spinning a lot of plates at once. And if you’re anything like me, you’ve probably had the moment when you realized: I’m doing everything I can just to keep everything from crashing down. I can’t keep this up forever.

That’s why in today’s episode, I’m revealing how to know when you’re doing too much – plus, how to ask for help and get things off your plate in a way that actually helps. Make sure to listen until the end for an exciting announcement! 🎉 

🔗 Check out the Shownotes for Episode 266: annadkornick.com/266 

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Have you ever felt like you were burning the candle at both ends? Like you were giving so much away, that you had nothing left for yourself? This episode with Master High-Performance Coach Rachel Closson is for you. Rachel is sharing how she went from a self-proclaimed recovering work addict to living a simple, intentional life while owning a business that pours into other women. She’s giving us the exercise she uses to create a vision for her life, how she confidently holds boundaries, and how you can do the same to design an intentional life.

🔗Check out the Shownotes for Episode 265: annadkornick.com/265 

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If you’ve ever felt like you were under 24/7 pressure… like you couldn’t imagine slowing down… like you’re living your life according to everyone else’s expectations, instead of what you truly want… you need to hear this inspiring conversation with Dina Cataldo. Dina Cataldo is a speaker, podcast host, and coach for lawyers whose life was turned upside down by a breast cancer diagnosis at age 29. She’s sharing how she realized she was living under constant stress, what changes she made to dig herself out of it, and how YOU can start to design an intentional life you love.

🔗 Check out the Shownotes for Episode 264 here: annadkornick.com/264 

🔗 Time Peace for Lawyers: 3 Sneaky Problems Stealing Their Time & Productivity (and how to fix them now!)

We’ve had a rough start to 2025 in the health department. And while I’d love to tell you that I gracefully managed everything perfectly, the truth is—this season has forced me to slow down, re-prioritize, and really put my own time management strategies to the test. 

In this episode, I’m sharing how I’ve navigated time management through sickness—what worked, what I had to let go of, and the lessons I learned along the way. If you’re going through a busy or stressful season, this episode is for you!

🔗Check out the Shownotes to Episode 263: annadkornick.com/263

Your to-do list is a mile long. It’s got everything on it from “bathe the dog” and “organize kids’ closets” to “finish big work project,” and it feels like you’ll never get to the end of it. Here’s the truth: You might not NEED to get to the end of it… you might just need minimalist productivity. Business and Productivity Coach Jade Boyd is here to share how she uses minimalist productivity to have a shorter to-do list while still completing everything necessary in her life and business – so she can stress less and focus on what matters.

🔗 Check out the Shownotes for Episode 262 here: annadkornick.com/262

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We’ve all heard about working smarter, not harder. But what if the key to working smarter is actually working in sync with your body’s natural rhythms? What if aligning your schedule with your energy peaks and dips could transform how you get things done? That’s exactly what today’s guest, science journalist Lynne Peeples, explores in her book, The Inner Clock: Living in Sync with Our Circadian Rhythms. In our conversation, Lynne reveals how you can identify your energy peaks, match them with your most important tasks, and take simple steps to live in harmony with your natural rhythms. Tune in to create more energy in your days and maximize your productivity!

🔗 Check out the shownotes to Episode 261: annadkornick.com/261 

🔗 Connect with Lynne Peeples on her website, Instagram, and on X

If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly on the go, juggling work, family, and life’s endless demands—yet still feeling like it’s never enough—this episode is for you. But here’s the twist: what if I told you that our overwork problem didn’t start with our jam-packed calendars, our smartphones, or even the industrial revolution? It actually goes back thousands of years. And the surprising part? Our ancestors might hold the key to breaking free from the overwhelm and finding more time for what truly matters. 

I’m sitting down with Jenny Powers—a writer, scientist, and former athlete—who’s here to connect the dots between ancient hunter-gatherer wisdom and our modern-day overwork epidemic. She’ll share how we got here, why it’s so hard to step off the hamster wheel, and—most importantly—how we can start reclaiming our time, energy, and joy.

🔗 Check out the Shownotes for Episode 260: annadkornick.com/260 

🔗 Grab Jenny Powers’s new book, On the Origin of Being: Understanding the Science of Evolution to Enhance Your Quality of Life

Do you ever feel like you’re being pulled in every direction? Like you’re juggling so many different things at once that you can’t catch your breath? If you know what that feels like, then you’re going to love this conversation with Jenn Trepeck. Jenn is a health coach, business consultant, and host of the Salad with a Side of Fries Podcast. She’s sharing how a few simple shifts - including ditching your to-do list -  can dramatically improve your work-life balance. Tune in for the small steps you need to make a big impact!

🔗 Check out the Shownotes for Episode 259: annadkornick.com/259 

🔗 Grab Jenn Trepeck’s free resource: It's Not What to Eat, It's How to Eat

Have you ever felt the weight of burnout before? Have you so desperately wanted to love and lead the people in your life well, but you feel like you’re falling short because you’re just so tired? This week’s episode is for you. Daisy Auger-Dominguez, author of Burnt Out to Lit Up: How to Reignite the Joy of Leading People, is sharing how you can take care of yourself so you can lead and take care of the people in your life, without running yourself ragged.

🔗Check out the shownotes here: annadkornick.com/258

🔗 Connect with Daisy on her website and Instagram

If you’ve ever gotten to the end of the week and felt totally drained, like you’ve taken on way too much but you don’t know how to make a change, this episode is for you. Kelli Thompson is an executive coach and speaker who’s sharing all about the INVISIBLE workload that might be secretly draining you, how she follows her natural energy to find work-life balance (and how you can do the same), plus practical ways to reduce your work when you feel overwhelmed.

🔗Check out the shownotes here: annadkornick.com/257 

🔗Connect with Kelli on her website, Instagram, and LinkedIn, and check out her book

Have you ever tried to start the “perfect” morning routine, only to be totally overwhelmed and frustrated when you couldn’t make it happen for yourself? You’re not alone, and this week’s guest is sharing how he uses systems, tools, and routines that work with his life – and how he creates flexibility for when life throws you a curveball. Jeff Sanders is a motivational keynote speaker, daily habits productivity expert, and host of the 5AM Miracle Podcast. But don’t let the 5AM title fool you – he’s bringing tools and flexible productivity tips that anyone can apply to their busy life – because we all know that life rarely goes according to plan.

🔗Check out the shownotes for Episode 256: annadkornick.com/256 

🔗Connect with Jeff on his website, podcast, LinkedIn, X, and Instagram