PHASE 2: TRANSFORMATION
If you're tired of life feeling so hectic and disorganized, it's time to transform the way you approach time and productivity. You know it could be so, so, so much better…and it can!!! Look below for more about this phase along with simple, actionable things that will help you “get your life together” in no time.
COMMON THOUGHTS & FEELINGS AT THIS STAGE:
Is this you???
Feeling frazzled, stressed, overwhelmed, and/or "behind"
Constantly having more to do than time to do it
Pulled in a million directions: there's never enough to go around
Something's gotta give but you don't know what…and it feels like it’s going to be you
ROOT PROBLEM: TRYING TO DO “IT ALL” WITHOUT KEY SYSTEMS IN PLACE
Your desire to "balance" so much is wonderful and well-intentioned. But without crucial organization and time management systems in place, you'll keep spinning your wheels and never get as much done as you need (let alone want) to. Clarifying your priorities and setting clear boundaries moving forward is essential.
I’VE BEEN THERE!
I got so frustrated with all the standard productivity advice out there because it wasn't applicable to my season of life as a busy working mom with young kids. That's why I'm so committed to being what I couldn't find: someone who shares easy, practical solutions for REAL life. I promise: These systems work!
SOLUTIONS:
Take a good, hard look at where your time is going. Really evaluate how well your current use aligns with what you say your priorities are. Most importantly, change your perspective on time so you can get a handle on where yours is going and stop using not having enough time as an excuse. Time isn’t the enemy; our use of it is.
Take personal responsibility for your attitude and actions (in other words, the things you can control). Learn mindset tools to keep cool in the midst of any stressful situation. The reason life feels so crazy is because your brain was built to perceive everything as a threat. The great news is that YOU have the power to recognize when you’re stressed, calm your brain down, redirect your thoughts, consciously create better feelings, choose more intentional actions, and thus improve the results you experience. [Want to know more? Schedule a FREE consult to learn more about my 1:1 coaching.]
Develop a planning system that accounts for life's inevitable curveballs so they don't throw you off so much when they happen. The reality is that life isn’t going to get any easier…but YOU can get stronger and smarter. The more you analyze what is and isn’t working, the more “data” you’ll have to avoid overplanning and having disruptions derail your plans.
Keep up with the "Everyday Essentials" so you stay strong and healthy. (Not sure what those are? Snag my FREE checklist.) If you’re not taking good care of your body, your cognitive focus and productivity will suffer.
Remember that you can’t—and shouldn’t—do it all. Be crystal clear on which of your tasks are (and are not) most important. Don’t let urgent fires crowd out the longer-term things that will truly move your success needle forward!
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
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FREE Pinpoint Your Priorities Playbook
Save yourself tons of time & stress by using my signature “5 Ds” process to figure out exactly what you should drop, defer, delegate, or dumb down versus absolutely must do well. It’s a game changer!!!
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TASK ORGANIZER
This worksheet helps you identify which of your million tasks is MOST important so you not only know where to devote your limited time & energy, but also have a clear sense of the precise order in which to tackle everything.
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HARNESS YOUR TIME MASTERCLASS
This on-demand video training and its resources will teach you a whole new way to think about time so you can free up more of it for who and what you love. I promise: You’ll never think of time the same again!
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the ultimate guide to planning
This invaluable e-book guides you step-by-step through a proven, science-backed planning process to ensure you get it ALL done and that everything goes “according to plan”.
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the *BEST* planner out there
I’ve tried and reviewed a ton of planners and can tell you hands-down that Day Designer’s are just fantastic. Get 10% off with code SIMPLICITY10!
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get your life together
Take this powerful 5-day planning & productivity bootcamp to quickly get your life in order. It’ll help you helps you evaluate, organize, and transform your life in just a few simple steps!
