The Bright Method Podcast: Realistic Time Management and Productivity for Working Women & Working Moms
Episodes
40. When is Hard Work Worth It?
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a little outside my lane but relevant to many women I work with, so let's discuss when hard work is worth it – and when it's not. Resources ...
39. Dr. Chelsea Pierotti on Managing Stressful & High-Pressure Situations
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
No matter how awesome we are at time management, there are just parts of our jobs that are stressful. Dr. Chelsea Pierotti, a social psychology profes...
38. Limited time is frustrating – How to feel more empowered
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Part of realistic and effective time management is acknowledging how limited time is, which can be frustrating. Let's talk about some approaches to t...
37. Time Management is a System Failure – Not a Character Flaw
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you're struggling with time management, a critical thing to realize is that your time management struggles are not a character flaw – they're ju...
36. Deadlines: How to avoid choking yourself up on your deadlines
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When you're scrambling to hit deadlines, it's smart to take a step back and ask, "Where are all of these deadlines coming from?" Many deadlines come ...
35. How to work with your energy when it comes to time management
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever hit a wall of exhaustion and then beat yourself up for not being productive? In this episode of the Bright Method podcast, I dig into how to wor...
34. Friendships: Using your calendar to help you show up as the friend you want to be
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're like most of the women I work with, your relationships, including your friendships, are the most important parts of your life – more impo...
33. Long-Term Planning: How to feel like YOU & create long-term plans
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you want to decide some long-term plans now or NOT, this episode is for you. You can download the accompanying guide (including more example...
32. How to Capture To-Do's in a Realistic Way
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I do NOT break out my calendar every time I get an idea of something I need/want to do and find the perfect home for it in there. That's just not real...
31. Leadership mindset shifts with Jodi Flynn: Ditching "busy," protecting your focus, and leading your team
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you've recently stepped into a leadership position—or want to be ready for the next opportunity—this conversation with Jodi Flynn is a must-li...
30. Swingerbyers: Dealing with people who swing by or call for a "quick word"
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever had your workday derailed by a coworker who "just swings by" your office or pings you for a "quick call" that turns into 20–30 minute...
29. Outsourcing at Home
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Outsourcing home responsibilities can stir up all kinds of emotions—money concerns, societal pressure to "do it all," and even our own internal narr...
28. When Your Work Relies on Others, Making It Hard to Plan
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Bright Method Podcast, I tackle a listener-submitted question that so many of us face: How do you manage your workload when you...
27. Working with a Sick Kid at Home - Part 2:
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Once your child is home sick, the day you had planned often goes out the window. In this episode, we discuss how you can navigate your days and weeks...
26. Working with a Sick Kid at Home - Part 1: What to do ahead of time to prepare for a sick kid
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The referenced article has been updated since this episode was recorded, and I highly recommend checking it out here & reading tip 1 – all about ho...
25. Current reality first - then add in the aspirational changes
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When we aim to get a handle on our time and task management, we sometimes inadvertently try to do two big things at once: Create a new system; and At...
24. Running Effective 1x1 Meetings with Nicole Case, an Executive & Leadership Coach
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Standing one-on-one meetings can be incredibly powerful tools for connection, career development, and productivity—but only if we run them with inte...
23. Managers v. Makers (And What It Means For Your Schedule)
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When I first read about the manager v. maker distinction and what it means for each person's work schedule, it was a big lightbulb moment for me. Let'...
22. Tried Time-Blocking Before & It Didn't Work? Understandable AND Don't Give Up On It – Let's talk about how to time block effectively
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you've tried time-blocking before and it didn't work, you're in good company—and I want to show you why that doesn't mean time-blocking doesn't w...
21. When to say "no" when you want to say "yes"
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We often think overcommitment stems from saying yes to things we don't want to do—but what about the things we do? In this episode of The Bright Met...
20. Nine Reasons Why Paper Planner Lovers (Like Me) Should Go All In on a Digital Calendar to Manage Your Time & Tasks
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I used and loved a paper planner through law school. But many of us reach tipping points where paper planners just can't keep up with our ever-more-co...
19. How to Prep for Busy Seasons at Work
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have a busy season at work coming up? In this episode, Kelly Nolan shares how to plan ahead—so you can reduce stress, protect your personal time, an...
18. Planning for the Holiday Season: What you can calendar now to make your holidays less stressful and more enjoyable (Thanksgiving planning, Halloween planning, Christmas planning, Yom Kippur planning)
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
🔗 Grab the holiday guide for less stress here: https://kellynolan.com/holiday-guide The holidays are coming—and with them, a lot of stress. In...
17: Why white space is actually NOT helping you get more breathing space
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've traditionally strived for white space in our calendar because we think it will get us more breathing space, but that's not an effective strateg...
16. How to Deal with Work "Fires" and Curveballs
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all know the frustration of having a solid plan for the day and having it derailed by work fires and curveballs. In this episode of The Bright M...
15. Managing Back-to-School Logistics with Less Stress
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
🔗 Download the free back-to-school PDF: https://kellynolan.com/back-to-school Back-to-school season can feel like a chaotic whirlwind, even when ...
14. How to Stop Saying "Yes" Too Much on Zoom Calls: Protecting Your Time and Boundaries in Real Time
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you say "yes" more easily on Zoom or a phone call than you work via email? Me, too. Let's talk about practical strategies we can use to avoid ov...
13. Life Feeling Too Tight? The Power of "Negative Space" in Your Calendar
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling stretched too thin even after cutting back? In this episode of The Bright Method Podcast, Kelly introduces a fresh perspective by applying th...
12. Home Paper & Personal Email: How to Manage Personal Admin Tasks
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're diving into a deceptively powerful topic in time management: personal admin time. Let's talk about dealing with the emails, the...
11. Dealing with Anxiety About Tackling To-Do's
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Struggle to focus because of anxious thoughts about everything you're not doing? This episode covers five time management strategies that help reduce...
10. Which stage of overwhelm do you fall into? (And how to get out)
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling overwhelmed? This episode breaks down the 5 stages of overwhelm and helps you identify where you are—and how to move toward more clarity and...
9. Strategies to Get More Ease in Your Life: Practical Strategies for Energy and Time Management
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you're feeling drained—even by good things—you're not alone. In this episode, I share how I'm creating a "Year of Ease" using realistic time ma...
8. Your New Weekly Planning Session
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Planning isn't just a nice-to-have—it's the foundation of realistic time management. In this episode, I walk you through why weekly planning matters...
7. Seven Apps That Make Life Easier
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From digital calendars to grocery list hacks, I'm sharing 7 phone apps that help me manage my time, reduce stress, and keep things running at work and...
6. Three Email Strategies to Help You Reclaim Control from Your Inbox
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Email is necessary—but it doesn't need to run your day. In this episode of The Bright Method Podcast, Kelly Nolan walks through three realistic, pra...
5. Just Ask: The Time-Saving Power of Just Asking (Even If You Hate Inconveniencing People)
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Asking for what you need doesn't always feel like time management—but it's one of the most powerful (and yet, ignored) tools we have. In this episod...
4. How to Prioritize in a Way that Actually Works Even When Everything Feels Important (Without the Confusing Ranking Systems)
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of being told to "just prioritize" with no real explanation of how? In this episode, Kelly Nolan breaks down five clear, realistic steps to help...
3. Five Social Media Time Management Tips: How to Set Healthy, Realistic Social Media Boundaries (Without Going Cold Turkey)
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Love social media and low-key resent how much time you spend on it? Same. In this episode of The Bright Method Podcast, time management strategist...
2. Underestimating how long things take you & what to do about it
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to stick to your calendar because everything takes longer than you thought it would? You're not alone—and there's nothing wrong with you...
1. Bright Method Basics: A Realistic Time Management System for Working Women & Working Moms
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the very first episode of The Bright Method Podcast: Realistic Time Management for Working Women & Working Moms! 🎉 In this kickoff epis...
Welcome to the Bright Method Podcast
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Bright Method Podcast, where we'll discuss practical, realistic time management strategies designed for the professional working woman...