Home
Categories
EXPLORE
True Crime
Comedy
Society & Culture
Business
Health & Fitness
History
Fiction
About Us
Contact Us
Copyright
© 2024 PodJoint
Loading...
0:00 / 0:00
Podjoint Logo
US
Sign in

or

Don't have an account?
Sign up
Forgot password
https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts211/v4/b1/d1/18/b1d1188a-f042-dec1-9167-b058c237c5da/mza_11314710642710768720.jpg/600x600bb.jpg
Work + Life Harmony | Time Management, Organization and Planning for Overwhelmed Women
Megan Sumrell: Time Management and Productivity Coach
301 episodes
1 day ago
Picture this: It's Sunday night, you're winding down from dinner, and your teen casually mentions they need supplies for a project due tomorrow. Sound familiar? If you've been frustrated watching your capable kid struggle to stay on top of their school schedule, here's some relief: it's not because they're lazy or procrastinating. The transition from elementary school's single-teacher environment to juggling seven different teachers is like going from having one boss to managing seven differe...
Show more...
How To
Education,
Kids & Family,
Business,
Entrepreneurship
RSS
All content for Work + Life Harmony | Time Management, Organization and Planning for Overwhelmed Women is the property of Megan Sumrell: Time Management and Productivity Coach and is served directly from their servers with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
Picture this: It's Sunday night, you're winding down from dinner, and your teen casually mentions they need supplies for a project due tomorrow. Sound familiar? If you've been frustrated watching your capable kid struggle to stay on top of their school schedule, here's some relief: it's not because they're lazy or procrastinating. The transition from elementary school's single-teacher environment to juggling seven different teachers is like going from having one boss to managing seven differe...
Show more...
How To
Education,
Kids & Family,
Business,
Entrepreneurship
Episodes (20/301)
Work + Life Harmony | Time Management, Organization and Planning for Overwhelmed Women
How "A Days" and "B Days" Can Save Your Summer
If summer has ever left you feeling torn between being the “fun mom” and the “productive mom,” you are not alone. That internal tug-of-war between enjoying the moment and keeping your life on track can quickly turn summer into a season of guilt, stress, and burnout. In this episode, I’m sharing one of my favorite seasonal strategies, A Days and B Days, to help you enjoy summer and stay on top of what matters most. This simple system gives you a way to be fully present with your family without...
Show more...
6 days ago
22 minutes

Work + Life Harmony | Time Management, Organization and Planning for Overwhelmed Women
5 Reasons You Should Never Use AI for Planning (From Someone Who Loves AI)
I’ll be the first to tell you, I love AI. I use it almost every day to support my work and personal life. But when it comes to planning your time, it is important to know where AI fits and where it doesn't. After diving deep into several popular AI planning platforms, I am sharing the five major pitfalls I uncovered. These challenges are especially important to understand if you are balancing work, family, caregiving, and the realities of daily life. In this episode, you will hear why AI plan...
Show more...
1 week ago
29 minutes

Work + Life Harmony | Time Management, Organization and Planning for Overwhelmed Women
Planning for Retirement Isn’t Just About the Money with Monique Rhodes
When we think about retirement, most of the conversation centers around finances. But what if that’s only part of the story? In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Monique Rhodes to talk about the part of retirement planning no one’s really talking about...the emotional and mental transition. Monique shares why so many women hit retirement age and find themselves feeling lost, disconnected, or even invisible, despite doing everything they were “supposed” to. Together, we unpack the los...
Show more...
2 weeks ago
29 minutes

Work + Life Harmony | Time Management, Organization and Planning for Overwhelmed Women
The Juggling Act of Working Motherhood with Sarah Armstrong
Working motherhood is one of the greatest juggling acts there is—and if you’re feeling like one dropped ball could send everything crashing down, you’re not alone. In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Armstrong, seasoned marketing executive, author, and mom, to talk about what it actually looks like to navigate a full-time career while raising kids—and how to do it in a way that’s sustainable, intentional, and aligned with what matters most. Sarah brings not just wisdom from her book, The A...
Show more...
3 weeks ago
24 minutes

Work + Life Harmony | Time Management, Organization and Planning for Overwhelmed Women
Reality Check: You Can’t Live Outside Your Time Means
We all know we can’t live outside our financial means, right? But have you ever stopped to consider that the same is true for your time? In this episode, I’m introducing the concept of living outside your time means—a sneaky trap that leads so many women to believe they have a time management problem, when really… It’s just a math issue. You’re trying to fit more into your days and weeks than they can actually hold. And no amount of productivity hacks or color-coded calendars can fix that. I’...
Show more...
1 month ago
23 minutes

Work + Life Harmony | Time Management, Organization and Planning for Overwhelmed Women
What The Divided Attention Tax is Costing You Every Day
You’re doing all the things. The calendar is full, the to-do list is moving, and yet—you’re still feeling overwhelmed, scattered, and completely drained. Sound familiar? You might be paying the Divided Attention Tax without even realizing it. In this episode, I’m unpacking what the Divided Attention Tax really is, how it shows up in your day-to-day life, and most importantly, what it’s quietly costing you—both in time and energy. From multitasking to mental overload to nonstop context switchi...
Show more...
1 month ago
21 minutes

Work + Life Harmony | Time Management, Organization and Planning for Overwhelmed Women
Do You Have a Hobby or Just Another Obligation?
When was the last time you did something just for fun—with no goals, no pressure, and no productivity attached? If you can’t think of an answer, you’re not alone. So many women struggle to have hobbies, and today, we’re going to talk about why. We often blame a lack of time, but the real reason goes much deeper. In this episode, I’m sharing a personal experience that made me realize how easily we turn hobbies into obligations—whether it’s setting unnecessary goals, feeling pressure to be “goo...
Show more...
1 month ago
20 minutes

Work + Life Harmony | Time Management, Organization and Planning for Overwhelmed Women
The Mental Load Isn’t Just Yours to Carry with Dr. Morgan Cutlip
If you feel like you’re the one keeping track of everything—from doctor’s appointments to school forms to remembering what’s in the fridge—you’re not imagining it. The mental load is real, and for most women, it’s overwhelming. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Morgan Cutlip, a psychologist and relationship expert, to talk about why the mental load falls so heavily on women and, more importantly, how to start sharing it with your partner—without the resentment. In This Episode, We’ll Explo...
Show more...
1 month ago
39 minutes

Work + Life Harmony | Time Management, Organization and Planning for Overwhelmed Women
Feel Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal: My Honest Review
I’ll admit it—I didn’t expect to love this book. But Feel Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal completely surprised me, and today, I’m breaking down why. As a time management and productivity expert, I’ve read a lot of productivity books. And let’s be honest—most of them are written with men in mind, filled with rigid routines and advice that simply doesn’t work for women juggling careers, families, and everything in between. I went into this book skeptical, but what I found was a refreshing, real...
Show more...
2 months ago
19 minutes

Work + Life Harmony | Time Management, Organization and Planning for Overwhelmed Women
How Becky Launder is Changing the Game for New Business Owners
This episode is a little different from what we usually cover, but I know many of you have felt overwhelmed by tech when it comes to business. Whether you’ve thought about launching something new or already have a business but struggle with websites, email marketing, and all the tech headaches that come with it—this conversation is for you. I’m sitting down with Becky Launder, a business owner, entrepreneur, and mom who saw a huge gap in the market and built a solution to fix it. We talk abou...
Show more...
2 months ago
29 minutes

Work + Life Harmony | Time Management, Organization and Planning for Overwhelmed Women
What Happens When Boundaries Become Effortless
At first, setting boundaries takes effort—you remind yourself to say no, protect your time, and stay firm. But what happens when boundaries stop feeling like work and just become who you are? In this episode, I’m sharing a powerful shift that happens when boundaries become second nature. It’s the moment when you stop managing them and start living them—because they’re no longer just rules you follow, but a reflection of your standards and values. If you’ve ever felt like setting boundaries is...
Show more...
2 months ago
18 minutes

Work + Life Harmony | Time Management, Organization and Planning for Overwhelmed Women
Why Your Planning Tools Aren’t Helping You Get More Done
You have the planner, the app, the fancy calendar… so why do you still feel overwhelmed? Here’s the truth: tools alone won’t get you organized—you need a system. In this episode, I'm breaking down why planners and productivity apps don’t actually solve the problem of feeling overbooked and behind. I’ll walk you through the key differences between a tool and a system, how to tell if you’re missing a real planning system, and what every system needs to help you stay in control of your time. In ...
Show more...
2 months ago
17 minutes

Work + Life Harmony | Time Management, Organization and Planning for Overwhelmed Women
Is Your Task List is Preventing You from Progressing on Big Goals?
Do you feel like you’re constantly busy yet never making progress on the big goals or projects that matter most? Spoiler alert: your daily task list might be the problem. While task lists feel productive in the moment, they often keep us trapped in short-term thinking and busywork—pushing those long-term projects further and further down the line. In this episode, I’ll break down why task lists aren’t serving you when it comes to your big-picture goals and what you can do to fix it. With the ...
Show more...
3 months ago
14 minutes

Work + Life Harmony | Time Management, Organization and Planning for Overwhelmed Women
How to Reduce Decision Fatigue
Ever find yourself completely drained by the end of the day, unable to make even the simplest decisions—like where to eat or what to tackle next? Or maybe you finally get a pocket of unexpected free time, but instead of using it productively, you waste half of it trying to figure out what to do? That, my friend, is decision fatigue, and it’s more than just feeling overwhelmed—it’s an actual mental drain that makes everyday life harder than it needs to be. The good news? You don’t have to stay...
Show more...
3 months ago
14 minutes

Work + Life Harmony | Time Management, Organization and Planning for Overwhelmed Women
Do Your Traditions Feel Like Traps? Here’s How to Change That
Have you ever stopped to wonder why you’re clinging to certain traditions—ones that might drain your joy, cause resentment, or leave you feeling trapped? What if you didn’t have to keep doing them? In this episode, we’re diving into the emotional weight that some traditions carry and why it’s okay (and necessary) to rethink them. I’ll walk you through a simple four-step process to assess the traditions you’re upholding, decide what truly matters, and make space for traditions that bring joy i...
Show more...
3 months ago
15 minutes

Work + Life Harmony | Time Management, Organization and Planning for Overwhelmed Women
The 5-Step System to Declutter Your Home
Do you have a goal to declutter and organize your home this year? If so, this episode is for you. Decluttering can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, I share my proven 5-step system for making progress without the stress. Whether you’re focusing on a single room or your entire house, this straightforward method will help you get organized and stay motivated every step of the way. This system has worked for me and so many others, and I know it can work for yo...
Show more...
3 months ago
18 minutes

Work + Life Harmony | Time Management, Organization and Planning for Overwhelmed Women
How to Quiet Your Mind in 3 Minutes with Samantha Skelly
If you’ve ever struggled with meditation or felt like you couldn’t “turn off” your brain, you’re not alone. But what if there’s a faster, simpler way to calm your mind and reset your energy? In this episode, I’m joined by Samantha Skelly, a leading expert in breathwork, to explore how this transformative practice can help you feel clear, calm, and focused in just three minutes.Samantha shares her journey from overwhelm to alignment and explains why breathwork is a game-changing alternative to...
Show more...
3 months ago
29 minutes

Work + Life Harmony | Time Management, Organization and Planning for Overwhelmed Women
Mastering the One Notebook System aka Your Key to Staying Organized
You may have heard about my One Notebook System, but did you know there’s a critical second part to making it work? In this episode, I’m diving into the processing method that turns this simple system into a powerhouse tool for staying organized and stress-free. Whether you’ve tried the One Notebook System or you’re just hearing about it, this episode will walk you through how to fully unlock its potential.This system has helped over 15,000 women take control of their time and eliminate overw...
Show more...
4 months ago
15 minutes

Work + Life Harmony | Time Management, Organization and Planning for Overwhelmed Women
Wouldn’t It Be Nice If… with Heather Chauvin
Managing your time and schedule is essential—but what if there’s more to it than just getting things done? In this episode, I’m joined by Heather Chauvin, a coach who takes time management to a whole new level by connecting it to energy, emotions, and the way you truly want to feel. Together, we explore how asking one simple question—“Wouldn’t it be nice if…”—can help you align your time with your life in ways that feel fulfilling and sustainable.Heather shares her journey from overwhelm and ...
Show more...
4 months ago
29 minutes

Work + Life Harmony | Time Management, Organization and Planning for Overwhelmed Women
When ‘Getting Organized’ Keeps You Overwhelmed
Are you drowning in sticky notes, notebooks, and apps, trying to stay on top of everything? It might feel like you’re doing everything right, but what if those habits are actually making things harder? In this episode, I’m sharing the two most common organizational mistakes I see (and have made myself) that keep us stuck in overwhelm. The good news? There’s a simple fix, and it’s easier than you think. If you’ve been trying to stay more organized and grounded this year but still feel like yo...
Show more...
4 months ago
19 minutes

Work + Life Harmony | Time Management, Organization and Planning for Overwhelmed Women
Picture this: It's Sunday night, you're winding down from dinner, and your teen casually mentions they need supplies for a project due tomorrow. Sound familiar? If you've been frustrated watching your capable kid struggle to stay on top of their school schedule, here's some relief: it's not because they're lazy or procrastinating. The transition from elementary school's single-teacher environment to juggling seven different teachers is like going from having one boss to managing seven differe...