November Shoutout: Let's Talk About Taking On Too Much!

NOVEMBER SHOUTOUT
LET'S TALK ABOUT TAKING ON TOO MUCH!

You're Not a Bad Time Manager—You're Doing Too Much!
 
The words "time management" are a total misnomer and frankly, I don't even like the phrase because it's not an accurate reflection of what is being “managed”. 
Time management has nothing to do with time (we all have the EXACT same 168 hours in our weeks) and everything to do with management of your resources and energy. 
If “managing your time” is on your mind, then I encourage you to go bigger and think about how you can re-engineer your day to match your energy better to get closer to the results of what you want from your days and weeks and months and years.   
For reference, re-read my article from last month HERE.

Need More Convincing...
Read this Forge Article
 
The article starts out with the best line, "So stop guilting yourself." That's another downfall of taking on too much, the build-up of fear, guilt, resentment, and STRESS! This Forge article gets to the heart of why tackling our day with a purpose is so important. 

Read the Article

What I'm Listening To
Podcasts for Women by Women
  
Usually, I highlight just one new podcast that I’m listening to… this month I want to share an entire list! I've listened to some on the list, while others are new to me and I'm loving them too. Have you listened to any of the podcasts on this list? If so, send me a note so we can chat about it. One of the other things I love about these Podcasts (besides hearing strong female voices) is they prove to be great conversation starters. So let's chat! 

Check Out the Podcast List

Takeaway Tool
7-Day Time Log Challenge
 
Logging your time helps you use it better. In the 7-Day Time Log Challenge, I simply challenge you to record how you spend your time over the course of a week. This will help you:
Understand the big picture of your daily and weekly schedule.
Get clear on how you spend your time and if it aligns with your priorities.
See if you indeed are taking on too much and where you need to set better boundaries.
See where you have free time that you could take advantage of in the future.
  
Download the free Excel Time Log below and let me know how it goes.

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As we head into Thanksgiving week, I'd like to thank you for all the support and love. You make work a joy for me!  I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your loved ones. 