Using Time Intentionally with Danielle Pickens

Jessica Eastman-Stewart is one of my favorite people in the productivity space. And we're different as much as we're alike. Join us for a very fun convo with tons of tips and tricks and leave knowing that there are MANY "right ways" to get stuff done.Check out Jessica's company, Joyfully Managed Life, and sign up for her newsletter HERE (https://jessicaeastmanstewart.com/)FREE Resources: Watch this Free Class!: 3 Secrets to Always Having Enough Time For Your Work, Your Family and Yourself ( https://www.alexishaselberger.com/register-now ) ⁠⁠Click here to grab your free Distraction Action Plan today and start saving hours  each week! ( https://www.alexishaselberger.com/reduce-distraction )This show is brought to you by: ⁠Time Well Spent : the time management course for real people, just like you, who want to do more and stress less -  https://www.alexishaselberger.com/time-well-spent-course Stay connected!:Visit our website at  ⁠https://www.alexishaselberger.com⁠ Check out the " ⁠Time Well Spent: Time Management for Real People⁠ “ Course ( https://www.alexishaselberger.com/time-well-spent-course )Join the  ⁠Do More, Stress Less Facebook Community⁠  ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/domorestressless )Connect on  ⁠Linkedin⁠  ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-haselberger/ )Follow us for updates and more content: Youtube  ( https://www.youtube.com/c/DoMoreStressLess ) ⁠Instagram⁠  ( https://www.instagram.com/do.more.stress.less/ ) ⁠TikTok⁠  ( https://www.tiktok.com/@do.more.stress.less)  ⁠Facebook⁠  ( https://www.facebook.com/domorestressless )We want your feedback!:If you have constructive feedback, please email us at [email protected] you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and share with a friend!

In this episode, we talk about why meeting overload keeps growing, why recurring meetings rarely disappear, and how zero-based calendaring helps professionals rebuild calendars from scratch. You’ll hear a bold experiment companies used to save dozens of hours each month and how the language of experimentation lowers resistance.FREE Resources: Watch this Free Class!: 3 Secrets to Always Having Enough Time For Your Work, Your Family and Yourself ( https://www.alexishaselberger.com/register-now ) ⁠⁠Click here to grab your free Distraction Action Plan today and start saving hours  each week! ( https://www.alexishaselberger.com/reduce-distraction )This show is brought to you by: ⁠Time Well Spent : the time management course for real people, just like you, who want to do more and stress less -  https://www.alexishaselberger.com/time-well-spent-course Stay connected!:Visit our website at  ⁠https://www.alexishaselberger.com⁠ Check out the " ⁠Time Well Spent: Time Management for Real People⁠ “ Course ( https://www.alexishaselberger.com/time-well-spent-course )Join the  ⁠Do More, Stress Less Facebook Community⁠  ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/domorestressless )Connect on  ⁠Linkedin⁠  ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-haselberger/ )Follow us for updates and more content: Youtube  ( https://www.youtube.com/c/DoMoreStressLess ) ⁠Instagram⁠  ( https://www.instagram.com/do.more.stress.less/ ) ⁠TikTok⁠  ( https://www.tiktok.com/@do.more.stress.less)  ⁠Facebook⁠  ( https://www.facebook.com/domorestressless )We want your feedback!:If you have constructive feedback, please email us at [email protected] you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and share with a friend!Transcript:Read it  ⁠here⁠ ! (https://www.alexishaselberger.com/news-notes/apocalypse)

In this episode, we’re talking about why quarterly and annual planning often feel like and emergencies, and what to do about it. You’ll hear a true story from tech leaders about how one calendar tweak changed everything. Plus, I’ll share a free resources to help you plan your year or quarter in under an hour, without stress or overwork. FREE Planning Guide: Quarterly Planning Guide (https://www.alexishaselberger.com/quarterlyplan)This show is brought to you by: ⁠Time Well Spent : the time management course for real people, just like you, who want to do more and stress less -  https://www.alexishaselberger.com/time-well-spent-course Stay connected!:Visit our website at  ⁠https://www.alexishaselberger.com⁠ Check out the " ⁠Time Well Spent: Time Management for Real People⁠ “ Course ( https://www.alexishaselberger.com/time-well-spent-course )Join the  ⁠Do More, Stress Less Facebook Community⁠  ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/domorestressless )Connect on  ⁠Linkedin⁠  ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-haselberger/ )Follow us for updates and more content: Youtube  ( https://www.youtube.com/c/DoMoreStressLess ) ⁠Instagram⁠  ( https://www.instagram.com/do.more.stress.less/ ) ⁠TikTok⁠  ( https://www.tiktok.com/@do.more.stress.less)  ⁠Facebook⁠  ( https://www.facebook.com/domorestressless )We want your feedback!:If you have constructive feedback, please email us at [email protected] you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and share with a friend!Transcript:Read it  ⁠here⁠ !

In this episode, we break down what really makes a “good” workday (hint: it’s not doing more). You’ll hear about a study that redefined productivity, plus a few practical strategies that help you make progress, finish strong, and feel better when you log off. If you’ve ever ended the day frustrated and empty, this one’s for you.Episode Covers: - The surprising science behind “good” workdays - How to stop letting the day happen to you - Why batching communications helps you think clearly - A brain-based trick for feeling accomplished dailyFREE Resources: Watch this Free Class!: 3 Secrets to Always Having Enough Time For Your Work, Your Family and Yourself ( https://www.alexishaselberger.com/register-now ) ⁠⁠Click here to grab your free Distraction Action Plan today and start saving hours  each week! ( https://www.alexishaselberger.com/reduce-distraction )This show is brought to you by: ⁠Time Well Spent : the time management course for real people, just like you, who want to do more and stress less -  https://www.alexishaselberger.com/time-well-spent-course Stay connected!:Visit our website at  ⁠https://www.alexishaselberger.com⁠ Check out the " ⁠Time Well Spent: Time Management for Real People⁠ “ Course ( https://www.alexishaselberger.com/time-well-spent-course )Join the  ⁠Do More, Stress Less Facebook Community⁠  ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/domorestressless )Connect on  ⁠Linkedin⁠  ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-haselberger/ )Follow us for updates and more content: Youtube  ( https://www.youtube.com/c/DoMoreStressLess ) ⁠Instagram⁠  ( https://www.instagram.com/do.more.stress.less/ ) ⁠TikTok⁠  ( https://www.tiktok.com/@do.more.stress.less)  ⁠Facebook⁠  ( https://www.facebook.com/domorestressless )We want your feedback!:If you have constructive feedback, please email us at [email protected] you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and share with a friend!Transcript:Read it  ⁠here⁠ !

Alexis interviews Danielle Pickens, the CEO of LumiTalent, a leadership development firm that works with mission-driven organizations to sustain leaders for social change work. She is also the fractional CEO of the Urban Schools Human Capital Academy (USHCA), a national education nonprofit focused on strengthening K–12 talent systems so more students have consistent access to great teaching.And she's an absolute expert in setting boundaries with her time and delegating.Follow Danielle at:LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-pickens-coach/)LumiTalent (https://www.lumitalent.com/)FREE Resources: Watch this Free Class!: 3 Secrets to Always Having Enough Time For Your Work, Your Family and Yourself ( https://www.alexishaselberger.com/register-now ) ⁠⁠Click here to grab your free Distraction Action Plan today and start saving hours  each week! ( https://www.alexishaselberger.com/reduce-distraction )This show is brought to you by: ⁠Time Well Spent : the time management course for real people, just like you, who want to do more and stress less -  https://www.alexishaselberger.com/time-well-spent-course Stay connected!:Visit our website at  ⁠https://www.alexishaselberger.com⁠ Check out the " ⁠Time Well Spent: Time Management for Real People⁠ “ Course ( https://www.alexishaselberger.com/time-well-spent-course )Join the  ⁠Do More, Stress Less Facebook Community⁠  ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/domorestressless )Connect on  ⁠Linkedin⁠  ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-haselberger/ )Follow us for updates and more content: Youtube  ( https://www.youtube.com/c/DoMoreStressLess ) ⁠Instagram⁠  ( https://www.instagram.com/do.more.stress.less/ ) ⁠TikTok⁠  ( https://www.tiktok.com/@do.more.stress.less)  ⁠Facebook⁠  ( https://www.facebook.com/domorestressless )We want your feedback!:If you have constructive feedback, please email us at [email protected] you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and share with a friend!

In this episode, we’re talking about life admin, the soul-sucking stuff that fills your week: bills, forms, appointments, and all the “adulting” tasks you dread. You’ll learn how to batch these annoying chores into one focused hour each week, why it works, and how to make it stick. Say goodbye to scattered stress and hello to a calmer, more organized life.FREE Resources: Watch this Free Class!: 3 Secrets to Always Having Enough Time For Your Work, Your Family and Yourself ( https://www.alexishaselberger.com/register-now ) ⁠⁠Click here to grab your free Distraction Action Plan today and start saving hours  each week! ( https://www.alexishaselberger.com/reduce-distraction )This show is brought to you by: ⁠Time Well Spent : the time management course for real people, just like you, who want to do more and stress less -  https://www.alexishaselberger.com/time-well-spent-course Stay connected!:Visit our website at  ⁠https://www.alexishaselberger.com⁠ Check out the " ⁠Time Well Spent: Time Management for Real People⁠ “ Course ( https://www.alexishaselberger.com/time-well-spent-course )Join the  ⁠Do More, Stress Less Facebook Community⁠  ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/domorestressless )Connect on  ⁠Linkedin⁠  ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-haselberger/ )Follow us for updates and more content: Youtube  ( https://www.youtube.com/c/DoMoreStressLess ) ⁠Instagram⁠  ( https://www.instagram.com/do.more.stress.less/ ) ⁠TikTok⁠  ( https://www.tiktok.com/@do.more.stress.less)  ⁠Facebook⁠  ( https://www.facebook.com/domorestressless )We want your feedback!:If you have constructive feedback, please email us at [email protected] you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and share with a friend!Transcript:Read it  ⁠here⁠ !

In this episode, we’re talking about why getting started is the hardest part, and how to make it easier by flipping your reward strategy. If you’ve ever waited for motivation that never showed up, this episode will show you a smarter way. You’ll learn a science-backed shift that helps you take action faster, without relying on willpower or waiting to feel ready.FREE Resources: Watch this Free Class!: 3 Secrets to Always Having Enough Time For Your Work, Your Family and Yourself ( https://www.alexishaselberger.com/register-now ) ⁠⁠Click here to grab your free Distraction Action Plan today and start saving hours  each week! ( https://www.alexishaselberger.com/reduce-distraction )This show is brought to you by: ⁠Time Well Spent : the time management course for real people, just like you, who want to do more and stress less -  https://www.alexishaselberger.com/time-well-spent-course Stay connected!:Visit our website at  ⁠https://www.alexishaselberger.com⁠ Check out the " ⁠Time Well Spent: Time Management for Real People⁠ “ Course ( https://www.alexishaselberger.com/time-well-spent-course )Join the  ⁠Do More, Stress Less Facebook Community⁠  ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/domorestressless )Connect on  ⁠Linkedin⁠  ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-haselberger/ )Follow us for updates and more content: Youtube  ( https://www.youtube.com/c/DoMoreStressLess ) ⁠Instagram⁠  ( https://www.instagram.com/do.more.stress.less/ ) ⁠TikTok⁠  ( https://www.tiktok.com/@do.more.stress.less)  ⁠Facebook⁠  ( https://www.facebook.com/domorestressless )We want your feedback!:If you have constructive feedback, please email us at [email protected] you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and share with a friend!Transcript:Read it  ⁠here⁠ !

In this episode, we’re talking about the surprising power of half-assing, on purpose. Inspired by Shonda Rhimes’ “Year of Yes,” Alexis shares how trying to be great at everything leads to burnout, and why the smarter move might be to pick what you'll intentionally do “just okay” for a while. You’ll hear real-life examples, get permission to stop overachieving, and walk away with a doable strategy for lowering stress and raising sanity.FREE Resources: Watch this Free Class!: 3 Secrets to Always Having Enough Time For Your Work, Your Family and Yourself ( https://www.alexishaselberger.com/register-now ) ⁠⁠Click here to grab your free Distraction Action Plan today and start saving hours  each week! ( https://www.alexishaselberger.com/reduce-distraction )This show is brought to you by: ⁠Time Well Spent : the time management course for real people, just like you, who want to do more and stress less -  https://www.alexishaselberger.com/time-well-spent-course Stay connected!:Visit our website at  ⁠https://www.alexishaselberger.com⁠ Check out the " ⁠Time Well Spent: Time Management for Real People⁠ “ Course ( https://www.alexishaselberger.com/time-well-spent-course )Join the  ⁠Do More, Stress Less Facebook Community⁠  ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/domorestressless )Connect on  ⁠Linkedin⁠  ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-haselberger/ )Follow us for updates and more content: Youtube  ( https://www.youtube.com/c/DoMoreStressLess ) ⁠Instagram⁠  ( https://www.instagram.com/do.more.stress.less/ ) ⁠TikTok⁠  ( https://www.tiktok.com/@do.more.stress.less)  ⁠Facebook⁠  ( https://www.facebook.com/domorestressless )We want your feedback!:If you have constructive feedback, please email us at [email protected] you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and share with a friend!Transcript:Read it  ⁠here⁠ !

In this episode, I break down the idea of “process over project”, a mental shift that can make your daily routines feel lighter and more manageable. From laundry and dinner and much more, I walk through how to embed small, doable actions into your existing day so you can get stuff done without carving out extra time or relying on willpower. If you’ve ever felt like chores take too much energy, this episode is for you. FREE Resources: Watch this Free Class!: 3 Secrets to Always Having Enough Time For Your Work, Your Family and Yourself ( https://www.alexishaselberger.com/register-now ) ⁠⁠Click here to grab your free Distraction Action Plan today and start saving hours  each week! ( https://www.alexishaselberger.com/reduce-distraction )This show is brought to you by: ⁠Time Well Spent : the time management course for real people, just like you, who want to do more and stress less -  https://www.alexishaselberger.com/time-well-spent-course Stay connected!:Visit our website at  ⁠https://www.alexishaselberger.com⁠ Check out the " ⁠Time Well Spent: Time Management for Real People⁠ “ Course ( https://www.alexishaselberger.com/time-well-spent-course )Join the  ⁠Do More, Stress Less Facebook Community⁠  ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/domorestressless )Connect on  ⁠Linkedin⁠  ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-haselberger/ )Follow us for updates and more content: Youtube  ( https://www.youtube.com/c/DoMoreStressLess ) ⁠Instagram⁠  ( https://www.instagram.com/do.more.stress.less/ ) ⁠TikTok⁠  ( https://www.tiktok.com/@do.more.stress.less)  ⁠Facebook⁠  ( https://www.facebook.com/domorestressless )We want your feedback!:If you have constructive feedback, please email us at [email protected] you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and share with a friend!Transcript:Read it  ⁠here⁠ !

In this episode, we’re talking about the myth of “doing it right” when it comes to productivity. If you’ve ever felt like your system isn’t good enough because you’re not following your plan to the minute, this one’s for you. I’ll share a conversation I had with a friend who thought her workflow was broken (spoiler: it wasn’t), and explain why productivity doesn’t need to be perfect to be effective. You’ll learn how "structured fluidity" can help you stay on track without feeling like a failure for not following your plan.FREE Resources: Watch this Free Class!: 3 Secrets to Always Having Enough Time For Your Work, Your Family and Yourself ( https://www.alexishaselberger.com/register-now ) ⁠⁠Click here to grab your free Distraction Action Plan today and start saving hours  each week! ( https://www.alexishaselberger.com/reduce-distraction )This show is brought to you by: ⁠Time Well Spent : the time management course for real people, just like you, who want to do more and stress less -  https://www.alexishaselberger.com/time-well-spent-course Stay connected!:Visit our website at  ⁠https://www.alexishaselberger.com⁠ Check out the " ⁠Time Well Spent: Time Management for Real People⁠ “ Course ( https://www.alexishaselberger.com/time-well-spent-course )Join the  ⁠Do More, Stress Less Facebook Community⁠  ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/domorestressless )Connect on  ⁠Linkedin⁠  ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-haselberger/ )Follow us for updates and more content: Youtube  ( https://www.youtube.com/c/DoMoreStressLess ) ⁠Instagram⁠  ( https://www.instagram.com/do.more.stress.less/ ) ⁠TikTok⁠  ( https://www.tiktok.com/@do.more.stress.less)  ⁠Facebook⁠  ( https://www.facebook.com/domorestressless )We want your feedback!:If you have constructive feedback, please email us at [email protected] you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and share with a friend!Transcript:Read it  ⁠here⁠ !