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#40: Hidden Time Drains: How High-Achieving Women Can Reclaim 17+ Hours Per Week

If you've ever felt like you're working harder than ever but getting less done—while wondering where all your time actually goes—this episode is exactly what you need. Today, we're uncovering the hidden time drains that are costing high-achieving women nearly 1,000 hours per year and the simple three-step system to reclaim control of your schedule so you can finally make progress on what matters most.
What You'll Learn
Why you're losing 2.5 hours daily to "hidden time drains" and how this adds up to $45,500 worth of lost time annually
The three most common time thieves stealing from ambitious women: • The People-Pleasing Thief: How saying yes to everyone else means saying no to your priorities • The Perfectionist Thief: Why spending extra time "perfecting" tasks hits diminishing returns after 80% • The Distraction Thief: How constant task-switching is costing you focus and flow
The TIME Method: A practical 3-step framework to Track your time reality, Identify your personal time thieves, and Minimize them with strategic boundaries
The One Hour Rescue Mission: An immediate challenge you can implement today to protect time for what actually moves the needle in your life
By the end of this episode, you'll have a clear action plan to stop feeling like you're spinning your wheels and start making meaningful progress on your goals and dreams.
Free Resource Ready to discover exactly where your time is disappearing? Download your free Hidden Time Finder: 21 Places Busy Women Lose Hours Daily and How to Fix It. You'll get specific strategies for each time drain plus practical solutions you can implement immediately: timeforliving.co/timefinder
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Final Thought Your time is your life—it's the one resource you can never get more of. Stop letting it slip through the cracks and start protecting it like the valuable asset it is. Pick one time thief from today's episode and create a boundary around it this week. Because you didn't become successful by accident, and you have everything it takes to create the life you actually want to be living. You've got this!

#39: The Perfectionist's Time Trap: Why 'Good Enough' Is Your Secret to Success

If you've ever caught yourself spending hours perfecting something that could have been done in minutes—all while your personal dreams collect dust—this episode is exactly what you need. Today, we're breaking down the Perfectionist's Time Paradox and why "good enough" isn't settling—it's actually your secret weapon for reclaiming 10+ hours per week and finally making space for what truly matters.
What You'll Learn
Why perfectionism isn't about excellence—it's about fear, and how it's secretly sabotaging your time
The three-step strategy to shift from perfectionism to strategic excellence: • The Good Enough Audit: Identify what actually needs your full attention vs. what just needs to get done • The 80/20 Time Rule: Focus your energy on the 20% that creates real impact • Progress Over Perfection Mindset: Build confidence by celebrating completion over flawlessness
How to distinguish between high-stakes moments that deserve excellence and routine tasks that need efficiency
Why most of what we perfect never gets noticed—and what to focus on instead
By the end of this episode, you'll have a clear framework for breaking free from perfectionist paralysis so you can stop overworking and start over-achieving.
Free Resource Ready to identify exactly where perfectionism is stealing your time? Download your free Time Audit Workbook and discover your biggest time drains, create personal "good enough" standards, and build a system that lets you be strategic about where you place your energy: timeforliving.co/takingcontrol
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Final Thought Your dreams don't need you to be perfect—they need you to be present. Pick one thing you over-perfect and cut your usual time in half. Because progress beats perfection every single time, and you deserve a life that's not just successful, but fulfilling. You've got this!

#38: Stop Living Everyone Else’s Schedule: How High-Achieving Women Design Their Ideal Week

Welcome back to Time For Living! If you’ve ever felt like you’re running on autopilot—living by everyone else’s agenda but your own—this episode is for you. Today, we’re unpacking why high-achieving women so often feel overwhelmed and how you can reclaim your time by intentionally designing a week that energizes you and supports your ambitions. Get ready to move from reactive to intentional, and finally make space for what truly matters.
What You’ll Learn
•Why managing time isn’t enough—and how designing your week changes everything
•The four-step Ideal Week Design process:
•Energy Mapping: Identify your natural energy patterns to work smarter, not harder
•Anchor Your Priorities: Schedule your non-negotiables first
•Boundary Setting: Learn what to stop, delegate, or do differently
•Implementation Rhythm: Make your new schedule stick with the 80% rule
•How to create your own “Quick Win Challenge” by designing one intentional day this week
By the end of this episode, you’ll have a practical framework to design your ideal week, so you can stop feeling depleted and start feeling empowered by your schedule.
Free Resource
Ready to see where your time is really going? Download your free Time Audit Workbook and get clear on your time drains, high-value activities, and what you can immediately change: https://www.timeforliving.co/takingcontrol
Let’s Connect
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Final Thought
Your future self is counting on you to step off the treadmill of “busy” and start building a life that supports your goals and your well-being. Start with just one intentional day—because real change begins with small, consistent steps. You’ve got this!

#37: Why You’re Exhausted Despite Being Successful (And the 4-Step Fix That Changes Everything)

Tired of feeling like you have to handle everything yourself while secretly wondering why you’re so exhausted? This week on Time For Living, we’re exposing the “Superwoman Myth”—the belief that asking for help equals weakness—and revealing how this mindset is keeping ambitious women stuck in cycles of overwhelm and burnout. If you’re ready to stop being a martyr to your to-do list and start building systems that actually support your goals, this episode will transform how you think about success and support.
 
What You’ll Learn
• Why the belief that you should handle everything alone is sabotaging your success and well-being
• The cultural conditioning that makes high-achieving women resistant to accepting help
• The four-step Strategic Support System approach to delegate, eliminate, and streamline your workload
• How to reframe delegation scripts that actually get results (and feel natural to say)
• A 48-hour “Superwoman Detox” challenge to immediately experience what life feels like with support
 
By the end of this episode, you’ll understand why the most successful people master leveraging help rather than doing everything themselves, and you’ll have a concrete plan to start building your own strategic support system.
 
Free Resource
Ready to see exactly where your time is going? Download your free Time Audit Workbook to identify your time drains, high-value activities, and what you can immediately delegate or eliminate: timeforliving.co/takingcontrol 
 
Let’s Connect
• Website: https://www.timeforliving.co
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Final Thought
Your dreams are waiting for you to stop being a martyr and start being the strategic CEO of your own life. True strength isn’t doing everything yourself—it’s designing a life that works for you, not against you.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

#36: The 80/20 Rule for High Achievers: Doing Less, Achieving More (Work + Home Edition)

Ever feel like you’re busy all day but never quite get to what matters most? This week on Time For Living, we’re unpacking the 80/20 Rule—also known as the Pareto Principle—and how it can help you cut through the noise, focus on what truly moves the needle, and finally create breathing room in both your work and home life. If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and start seeing real results, this episode will show you how to work smarter, not harder.
What You’ll Learn:
•The simple truth behind the 80/20 Rule and why it matters for busy professionals
•How to spot the handful of tasks that actually drive results at work and at home
•A quick, five-minute audit to identify your high-impact activities (and what to let go of)
•Real-life examples of time-wasters and how to shift your focus to what counts
•How to create a practical action plan to prioritize what matters and free up your schedule
By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly how to pinpoint your most valuable tasks, let go of the rest, and make space for what matters most—without the overwhelm.
Free Resource:
Ready to reclaim your time? Download your free ‘Taking Control of Your Time’ workbook for a simple time audit and actionable steps to create more space in your day: timeforliving.co/takingcontrol
Let’s Connect:
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Final Thought:
You don’t have to do it all to make progress. Focus on what really matters, let go of the rest, and watch how much lighter—and more productive—your days become. You’re capable of so much more than busywork.

#35: Find Hidden Time: 25-Minute Focus Blocks for Busy Women

Do you ever feel like your day is packed from sunrise to sunset, yet your own goals and dreams keep getting pushed to the bottom of the list? This week, we’re sharing a proven strategy to help busy professional women reclaim their time and energy—no matter how hectic life gets. Discover how 25-minute focus blocks can transform your productivity, reduce overwhelm, and help you finally make progress on what matters most.
What You’ll Learn:
•Why short, focused work sessions are more powerful than marathon to-do lists
•How to identify your “power tasks” and avoid the busywork trap
•The best way to choose the right time of day for your focus block
•Simple steps to structure your 25-minute block for real results
•How to build momentum with consistency—without burning out
By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clear, actionable plan to carve out space for your priorities and move forward with confidence, one focus block at a time.
Free Resource:
Ready to spot hidden pockets of time in your day? Download your free ‘Taking Control of Your Time’ workbook for a quick, effective time audit and start creating space for what matters most: timeforliving.co/takingcontrol
Let’s Connect:
•Website: https://www.timeforliving.co
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Final Thought:
You don’t need hours to make real progress. Start with one focused block, honor your priorities, and watch how small steps add up to big changes. You’ve got this!

#34: Maximize Momentum: Achieve Your Biggest Goals Now

Momentum is the secret ingredient that turns dreams into reality—and it’s within your reach. In this episode we’ll guide you through practical ways to cultivate steady progress, even when life feels overwhelming. You’ll discover how to build meaningful connections, shift your mindset to embrace growth, and set boundaries that protect your time and energy. These strategies will empower you to move forward with confidence and clarity.
What You’ll Learn:
•How to create a supportive network that fuels your motivation and keeps you accountable
•Why embracing failure as feedback accelerates your growth and resilience
•Techniques to develop a growth mindset that transforms challenges into opportunities
•How to implement a “not-to-do” list to safeguard your focus and reduce overwhelm
•The power of daily focus blocks and how they help you make consistent, impactful progress
By the end of this episode, you’ll have actionable tools to build lasting momentum and take meaningful steps toward the life you’re creating.
Free Resource
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Final Thought:
You have everything you need to build momentum and design a life that feels fulfilling. Take one intentional step today and watch how it opens up space for what truly matters.

#33: Success in Minutes: Focused Goals & Daily Habits for High-Achieving Women

Are your biggest dreams always the first thing to get pushed aside when life gets busy? This week’s episode is your permission slip to stop sacrificing what matters most and start making real progress-no matter how packed your schedule is. We’re unpacking why willpower isn’t the answer, how to break free from perfectionism, and the simple, science-backed micro habits that can help you reclaim your time, energy, and sense of possibility.
What You’ll Learn:
•Why consistency-not perfection-is the true key to lasting change
•The six life domains where micro habits can spark big results: relationships, health, home, career, personal growth, and finances
•Real-world examples of how three-minute habits can strengthen connections, boost wellness, create calm, and fuel your ambition
•How to pick one micro habit and start seeing the ripple effect in your own life
By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clear, doable strategy for building habits that fit your real life-so you can finally move your goals from the back burner to the forefront.
Free Resource:
Ready to build unstoppable momentum? Join the free 7-Day Consistency Challenge and get daily micro-habit prompts, accountability, and the tools my clients use to reclaim their time and dreams. Sign up at https://www.timeforliving.co/challenge.
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Final Thought:
You weren’t meant to just keep up-you’re meant to move forward. Choose one small step from today’s episode and watch how it opens up space for what truly matters. Start now; your future self will thank you.

#32: Find Time for What Matters Most: How Successful Women Balance Every Area of Their Lives

Do you ever feel like you’re constantly in motion, yet still falling short of what matters most to you? If you’re tired of feeling overextended and disconnected from the people and passions you love, this episode is for you. We’re diving into how to intentionally design your week using time blocking, so you can finally take control of your schedule and make real progress on what lights you up-without burning out.
What You’ll Learn
•Why autopilot scheduling leads to overwhelm-and how to reclaim your calendar
•The six key domains of life-and how to assess where you’re investing your energy
•A step-by-step guide to time blocking-including how to protect your priorities and build in buffers for a smoother flow
•Pro tips for making it work-start small, use the right tools, celebrate your wins, and stay flexible as life changes
•A simple challenge-choose one thing in two domains, block them on your calendar, and honor those commitments like appointments
By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clear plan for how to spend your time on what matters most, plus practical strategies to make those changes stick-so you can feel more in control, more present, and more fulfilled every day.
Free Resource
If you want to get clear on where your time is actually going, grab your free ‘Taking Control of Your Time Workbook’. It will help you quickly spot the pockets of time you can use for your new time blocks, so you can start making real progress. Grab it at timeforliving.co/takingcontrol.
Join my email list at timeforliving.co for weekly quick-win tips, exclusive resources, and a supportive community of ambitious women who get it.
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Final Thought
You weren’t meant to just survive-you’re meant to thrive. Take one small step from today’s episode and watch how it opens up space for what truly matters. Go ahead-take back your time, and make it work for you.

#31: Productivity Smackdown: Trash Your Traditional To-Do List Now!

Are you stuck in a cycle of endless to-dos and still feel like you’re falling behind? This week, we’re flipping the script on traditional to-do lists and showing you how to reclaim your time, focus, and energy-without sacrificing your biggest goals. We’ll help you break free from overwhelm and finally create a system that supports your whole life-not just your workday.
What You’ll Learn:
1.Why classic to-do lists are holding you back (and what to do instead)
2.The five essentials for a to-do list that actually works
3.How to use the Multi-List Framework to bring clarity and balance to every area of your life
4.Step-by-step guidance for creating, prioritizing, and managing your lists by life domain
5.The secret to handling recurring tasks, delegating, and deleting what no longer serves you
By the end of this episode, you’ll be equipped to create your own domain-based to-do lists, prioritize effectively, and schedule recurring tasks with ease-giving you greater control over your time and energy.
Resources:
Join my email list at timeforliving.co for weekly quick-win tips, exclusive resources, and a supportive community of ambitious women who get it.
Let’s Connect:
Website: https://www.timeforliving.co
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timeforlivingco/
Final Thought:
You weren’t meant to grind endlessly-you’re meant to thrive intentionally. Take one small step from today’s episode and watch how it opens up space for what truly matters.