Time Management

With appointments and meetings filling every minute, it can feel impossible to prioritise the stuff that isn’t immediately urgent. But constantly focusing on urgent tasks can stop us addressing the deeper strategic and leadership work. This then leads to stress and a feeling of being out of control, as our todo lists never seem to

We can easily get caught in a cycle of constant work, thinking we can’t afford even a short break. This affects our wellbeing, our productivity, and our problem-solving abilities. But short pauses – every hour or over lunch – can help clear our minds, meaning we can return to our work with more energy and

Productivity and time management are difficult at the best of times. But when your job directly affects people’s lives, it can be tricky to make time to get organised, so that we have control over our days, and our inbox isn’t overflowing. What we need is to manage our attention and make space for what

On this episode of You Are Not a Frog, our guest, Corrina Gordon-Barnes, joins us to discuss the challenges working mothers face in traditional family units. The conversation sheds light on the value of self-compassion, learning to navigate negative emotions, and striking a balance between work and family life. This episode is for everyone involved

What criteria do you use when prioritising the tasks on your to-do list? Do you just put them in the order you get them? Maybe you pick the ones that seem the most urgent? Here’s an alternative: do the ones that are the easiest first. Not everything worth doing needs to be difficult! In this

For high-stress professionals like us, one of the biggest obstacles to making a change in our lives or pursuing our great ideas is time. You might feel overwhelmed by the change you want to make or afraid of what other people would say. It’s your choice not to let these reasons stop you from changing

Do you constantly feel guilty about unfinished tasks at the end of the day? Do you keep finding yourself wanting to improve how you manage your time? Your to-do list is not a fixed and immovable bucket. It’s a river of opportunities that you have a choice and control over. How would you choose what

How have you been living your life so far? Most of us have worked hard all our lives to be successful. Whilst hard work is commendable, it can start to define your life. Instead, how about we try to work happier so that we can find fulfillment in everything we do. In this quick dip

In this short episode, Rachel talks about becoming more productive in life and work by escaping the urgency trap. She discusses the principles of the Urgent-Important Matrix and how it can help us assess the urgency and importance level tasks. She then shares how to begin doing gradual deep work towards a bigger goal. If

Gerrie Hawes joins us in this episode to discuss the suffocating feeling of being overwhelmed, but also how to deal with it. She shares why it’s important to enjoy work and how you can take control of your happiness to do so. Learn from Gerrie what you can do when you realize you are overwhelmed.

Anna Dearmon Kornick teaches us strategies for managing time and determining when to delegate. She also explains why time management is heart management. When you get clear on your vision, goals, and values, you can do more of what matters to you.

Dr Ed Pooley joins us to share his take on time management techniques for busy individuals.