Have you ever looked at your calendar and thought, “There’s no way I can add one more thing”—while also wondering how everything feels so out of control anyway? If you feel like you’re checking all the boxes, but somehow just treading water—like you need to take time to get your life together, but you’re too busy to make it happen—then you’re in the right place. Because today, we’re talking all about overwhelm: why it happens, what it’s really costing you, and why the key to getting out of it isn’t more time—it’s more clarity.

 

🎉 Join the Take Back Your Time Challenge here: https://annadkornick.com/join 

🔗 Check out the Shownotes for Episode 274: annadkornick.com/274 [http://annadkornick.com/274]

What if TIME isn't the problem after all? The Surprising Truth about Overwhelm

 If you’re overwhelmed, stretched thin, or just done with trying to figure it all out on your own—this one’s for you. In this bonus episode, I’m giving you a sneak peek into the Take Back Your Time Challenge: a 5-day experience designed to help you create a rhythm that actually fits your real life. I’m walking you through what we’ll cover each day—and why this challenge could be the game-changer you’ve been waiting for. 

 

💥 Join the Take Back Your Time Challenge: https://annadkornick.com/join 

 

This 5-Day Challenge Could Shift How You Use Your Time Forever

If your calendar is full but your life still feels scattered…If you’re checking boxes all day but still wondering why you feel behind…If you’ve ever looked around and thought, “This can’t be how it’s supposed to feel…”—Then friend, today is your day. Because registration for the Take Back Your Time Challenge is open! 

 

Tune in for your personal walkthrough of what the challenge is, why I created it, what makes it different, and what you’ll walk away with by the end. So if you’ve been feeling the friction or stuck in survival mode—you can start feeling calm, clear, and confident in how you spend your time.

 

🎉 Join the Take Back Your Time Challenge here: https://annadkornick.com/join 

🔗 Check out the Shownotes for Episode 273: annadkornick.com/273 [http://annadkornick.com/273]

Ready for a Real Change? Here's How to Take Back Control of Your Time

You’ve heard the phrase “take back your time”—but what does that really mean? In this bonus episode of It’s About Time, I’m getting personal about how my definition of time management has completely changed. Spoiler alert: it’s not about doing more—it’s about living better. If you’ve been craving more peace, more presence, and a rhythm that actually works for your real life, this is for you. Plus, I’m sharing a sneak peek at something special coming your way on April 28th.

What It Really Means to Take Back Your Time

Have you ever tried system after system, app after app, planner after planner… Only to feel like none of them actually work for you? You’re not alone, and you’re not the problem. That feeling is called system fatigue—the burnout that comes from trying to get organized over and over again, and still feeling like you’re spinning your wheels. Today, we’re talking about why the systems you’ve tried aren’t working, the signs of system fatigue (and how to know if you’re in it), and how to go from chaos and calm—without doing it alone.

 

🔗 Check out the Shownotes for Episode 272: annadkornick.com/272 [http://annadkornick.com/272] 

✨ Apply for a free call with a time management coach: freetimecall.com  [http://freetimecall.com]

💙 Get instant access to my anti-burnout video series: blueprinttobalance.com [http://blueprinttobalance.com]

What to Do When “Just Get Organized” Isn’t Working

You’ve heard me talk about my time on Capitol Hill and in the 24/7 world of crisis communications. But there’s one chapter I’ve never shared—until now. In this bonus episode, I’m telling the full story of the job I thought would be my escape… but quickly became a whole new crisis. From crying in stairwells to reclaiming my time, this is the moment everything changed—and the experience that planted the seed for everything I teach now. If you’re feeling stuck or like you’re constantly falling short, this one’s for you.

✨ Apply for a free call with a time management coach: freetimecall.com  [http://freetimecall.com]

💙 Get instant access to my anti-burnout video series: blueprinttobalance.com [http://blueprinttobalance.com]

From Burnout to Boundaries: The Turning Point I Didn’t Expect

Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you work… there’s always something else waiting? Like you're living in this never-ending loop of playing catch-up—but no matter how much you do, you never actually catch up? 

 

You’re not imagining it, and you’re definitely not alone. But if you’ve ever said to yourself, “I’m just bad at time management,” I’m going to show you why you are not the problem (and what is the problem). Tune in to learn the real reason you never feel caught up, and how to finally step off the hamster wheel and into a rhythm that works for you.

 

🔗 Check out the Shownotes: annadkornick.com/271 [http://annadkornick.com/271] 

✨ Apply for a free call with a time management coach: freetimecall.com  [http://freetimecall.com]

💙 Get instant access to my anti-burnout video series: blueprinttobalance.com [http://blueprinttobalance.com]

The Real Reason You Think You’re Bad at Time Management

Have you ever felt like your photo collection was a total disaster? Between the thousands of pictures on your phone, the hard drive full of college memories, and the shoeboxes of family snapshots gathering dust, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.

 

That’s why I’ve called in a pro—Miss Freddy, a professional photo organizer who helps people wrangle their digital and printed photos so they can actually find and enjoy their memories. In this episode, she’s sharing all the must-know tips for keeping your photos safe (without spending hours on the project or paying for 27 different cloud services).

 

🔗 Check out the Shownotes for Episode 270: annadkornick.com/270 [http://annadkornick.com/270] 

🔗 Connect with Miss Freddy and join her Backup Bootcamp on her website [https://missfreddy.com/]

Say Goodbye to Photo Overwhelm: How to FINALLY Organize Your Photos without Wasting Tons of Time and Giving Up with Miss Freddy

Have you ever walked out of the house, told yourself you have to start the laundry when you get home, and then the moment you walk in the door… it completely flies out of your brain? Or maybe you’re the queen of jotting things down so you don’t forget them – only to find yourself constantly surrounded by Post-it notes and overwhelmed. Do you have ADHD, and experience this on a daily basis? This episode is for you!

 

ADHD Coach Skye Waterson is sharing what prioritization strategies she teaches to help entrepreneurs with ADHD tackle their tasks, how to know if a system is no longer serving you, and her best strategies to make yourself do the things you need to do.

 

🔗 Check out the Shownotes for Eipsode 269: annadkornick.com/269 [http://annadkornick.com/269] 

🔗 Connect with Skye on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/unconventionalorganisation/], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/skye-waterson-026286204/], and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/UnconventionalOrganisation]

 

⭐️ Apply for a free call with a time management coach [http://annadkornick.com/freetimecall]

⚖️ Overwhelmed? Get instant access to our free anti-overwhelm video series.  [http://blueprinttobalance.com]

 

ADHD-Friendly and Universally Helpful: Eye-Opening Time Tips from Skye Waterson of Unconventional Organization

Do you wish you had a way to juggle all the things — family, career, personal life — without feeling consumed by the chaos? Meet Natalyn Lewis — or “Natty” — an emotional performance coach who figured out how to do just that. Natty went from experiencing anxiety and debilitating panic attacks, to creating the concept of Intentional Harmony to live a full, calm life. Today, she’s sharing how she structures her week with intention, what emotional intelligence really means, and how you can create Intentional Harmony to thrive even in the craziness of life.

 

🔗 Check out the Shownotes for Episode 268: annadkornick.com/268 [http://annadkornick.com/268] 

🔗 Connect with Natty at Ascend EQ [https://ascendeq.com/] or Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/natty.o.lewis]

Intentional Harmony: How to Find Calm and Clarity through Emotional Intelligence with Natalyn Lewis

Welcome to It’s About Time, a podcast about work, life and balance. Around here,
we believe that busy is *not* a badge of honor, and that success and stress
don’t have to go hand in hand. Each week, host Anna Dearmon Kornick shares time
management tips, productivity strategies and real-life advice to help YOU make
the most of your time. From setting goals and staying focused, to making time
for your family and self-care, Anna answers your toughest questions so you can
stop spinning your wheels and start getting things done. Life is messy, so Anna
doesn’t hold back from sharing stories of personal struggle alongside the
successes. In addition to deep-dive how-to episodes with valuable takeaways that
you can start implementing today, Anna interviews other go-getters to find out
how they juggle careers, businesses, family, personal development, travel and
more. If you’re ready to step away from the overwhelm and spend your time on
what matters most, you’re in the right place.

Anna Dearmon Kornick

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