When the school year kicks off, it’s not just your kids’ schedules that change, your entire life shifts too. In this episode of the Grow Like a Mother Podcast, Jill Wright shares how to navigate seasonal transitions with intention, use the Eisenhower Matrix to prioritize effectively, and embrace rest as a secret productivity tool.

If you’ve been feeling the chaos of drop-offs, dinner rushes, and overflowing to-do lists, this conversation will help you create space, clarity, and flow this season.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why back-to-school chaos throws off family rhythms

• A mindset shift that reduces overwhelm instantly

• How the Eisenhower Matrix helps you prioritize tasks with ease

• Tips for delegating and scheduling tasks that don’t need your attention

• Why slowing down and resting actually make you more productive

Timestamps:

• 02:41 – Why the Eisenhower Matrix is a powerful prioritization tool

  04:42 – Seasonal transitions: what worked last season may not work now

  06:47 – Navigating busy seasons without burning out

  8:47 – Rest as a productivity tool: carving out micro-moments of calm

  10:48 – Visual prioritization: using the Eisenhower Matrix on your to-do list

  12:50 – Two key questions to ask for each task (urgent vs. important)

  15:08 – Scheduling non-urgent but important tasks + self-care caveat

  17:13 – Delegation in action: chores, kids, and household balance

  21:25 – Encouragement to reframe productivity with intention

  23:00 – Reminder to embrace rest as a power-up

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Time Magic Planner – A system to align your routines with your season

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