It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance
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It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance
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 advi...
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When You Know What to Do (But You’re Just Not Doing It)
You know what to do… but you’re just not doing it. Sound familiar? In this episode, Anna breaks down why knowing and doing are two totally different t...

5 Reasons Why NOW is the Time to Get Ahead of the Holiday Hustle
Think it’s too early to start holiday prep? Think again. In this bonus episode of It’s About Time, I’m sharing 5 reasons why NOW is the perfect time t...

5 Ways to Get Ahead of the Holiday Hustle (Before It Starts)
Imagine it’s mid-December. Your calendar is packed, your to-do list is endless, and you’re running on fumes. Sound familiar? It doesn’t have to be th...

The Most Overwhelming Time of Year: How I’m Handling the Season that Does the Most
It’s that time of year when everything ramps up -- school events, work deadlines, family gatherings, and the pressure to make it all magical. In this...

The Real Reason Why Decluttering Feels So Hard (Hint: It’s Not the Stuff)
Think clutter is just a stuff problem? Think again. In this episode, Ingrid Jansen of The Declutter Hub reveals the surprising emotional roadblocks th...

Time Blocking Doesn’t Work (For Everyone): How Your Personality Shapes the Way You Manage Time
Ever tried time blocking and hated it? You’re not the problem, and in this episode, I’m telling you why. Tune in to find out why most time management...

Stop Doing this One Thing that’s Wrecking Your Time Management
Do you ever feel like no matter how much you do, it’s never enough? Or that you’ll finally focus on managing your time once life settles down—only lif...

Bonus - Why Now is the Right Time to Fix Your Time Management
In this bonus episode of It's About Time, Anna builds on episode 291 and the common belief that you're too busy to fix your time management. She explo...

Too Busy to Fix Your Time Management? Try These 15-Minute Strategies Instead
Feel like you're barely keeping your head above water, and the idea of fixing your time management feels totally out of reach? You’re not alone. And m...

Time Well Spent: How to Reclaim 10+ Hours a Week Without Sacrificing What Matters Most
If you’ve ever looked up at the end of the week and thought, Where did the time go? – You are not alone. If you’re ready to reclaim 10+ hours in your...

Lighten Your Load: How I Use AI Everyday to Save Time at Work and Home
AI is everywhere right now - and there’s no denying it’s a powerful tool to give you back hours in your week? In this episode, I’m sharing how I use...

Protect Your Peace: How to Stop Letting Other People’s Expectations Define Your Time featuring Shelby Clement
What does it really mean to protect your peace - and why does it matter for your time and balance? If you’ve ever felt pulled in a million directions...

Do You Need an “Anna Day?” An Inside-Look at my Quarterly Reset Ritual for Staying Motivated, Energized and Sane as a Working Mom
Today, I’m sharing the little secret that keeps me motivated through the chaos of the year and maintains my sanity as a mom. It’s a simple but powerfu...

Downloads, Docs & Desktop Disasters: How to Organize Your Digital Clutter in 5 Simple Folders
When you picture getting organized, do you immediately think of color-coded bins and Pinterest-worthy pantries? You're not alone. But here’s the thing...

Align Your Time: How to Elevate Your Energy, Schedule, and Purpose in Just 60 Seconds with Lacey Newman
Do you wish you could jump out of bed with tons of energy, filled with your purpose for the day? Today’s episode is full of tips and inspiration to ge...

When Time Isn’t Enough: How to Thrive Through Grief when the World Expects You to Keep Going featuring Krista St-Germain
In the wake of the devastating flooding in the Texas Hill Country, so many families and communities have been impacted by loss and grief. Whether you’...

Simple, Intentional, and Imperfect: How to Declutter Your Home, Mind, and Schedule with Sarah Horgan
Have you ever found yourself stuck in all-or-nothing thinking? Like something’s not worth doing if it’s not perfect? If that sounds familiar, this one...

Subtract to Multiply Your Time: Why Doing Less Is the Secret to Having More with Eleanor Beaton
If you've ever found yourself saying, “I just need to add one more thing to finally get it together” – this episode is your loving intervention. Elean...

Start Small, Grow Big: The Surprisingly Small Secret to Finishing BIG Projects and Getting Organized with Tasha Lorentz
Have you ever said the words “I just need to get organized” – and then felt totally overwhelmed about where to even begin? Or maybe you’ve looked at a...

Permission Granted: How to Make Time for Your Dreams in the Middle of Real Life featuring Lena Taylor
Have you ever felt the nudge to reinvent yourself? Maybe you’re ready to try something totally different – launch a creative project, start a business...

Fair Play, Real Talk: How to Lighten Your Invisible Mental Load and Get the Support You Need at Home and Beyond featuring Katelyn Denning
Have you ever felt like you were carrying all the mental load at home? Like you’re the one remembering the gifts, refilling the coffee, scheduling the...

Productivity Without the Pressure: How to Slow Down without Falling Behind featuring Hilary Billings
Have you ever felt like you needed to reach the same level of productivity every day, no matter what season of life you’re in? Maybe you’ve felt guilt...

The Science of Getting Things Done: How to Get 2 Hours Back Into Your Workday No Matter How Busy You Are with Leslie Shreve
Do you know that feeling when your to-do list is overflowing, your inbox is a mess, and you’re bouncing from task to task… but you’re not actually mak...

Do Something: 3 Keys to Create Consistent Habits, Even When You’re Tired, Busy, and Overwhelmed
Do you struggle with creating habits that stick, thanks to the overwhelm, low energy, and little time you have every day? You’re going to be so inspir...

From Overwhelmed to On Top of It: The Time Management Reset You’ve Been Looking For
If your calendar is packed but you still feel like you’re falling behind, this episode is your invitation to a better way. We’re opening the doors to...

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

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

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

What It Really Means to Take Back 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...

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

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

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

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 felt like your photo collection was a total disaster? Between the thousands of pictures on your phone, the hard drive full of college me...

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

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

The 15-Minute Method: The Surprisingly Simple Way to Change Your Life with Sam Bennett
Do you feel like you never have enough time to get anything done? According to Sam Bennett, author of The 15-Minute Method: The Surprisingly Simple Ar...

3 Signs You’re Doing Too Much (And What to Do About It)
Most of us are spinning a lot of plates at once. And if you’re anything like me, you’ve probably had the moment when you realized: I’m doing everythin...

The Art of Saying No: How to Hold Boundaries and Create an Intentional Life ft. Rachel Closson
Have you ever felt like you were burning the candle at both ends? Like you were giving so much away, that you had nothing left for yourself? This epis...

What You Want Matters: How to Intentionally Design a Life You Love with Dina Cataldo
If you’ve ever felt like you were under 24/7 pressure… like you couldn’t imagine slowing down… like you’re living your life according to everyone else...

Time Management When You’re Sick: What I’ve Learned from a Rough Start to 2025
We’ve had a rough start to 2025 in the health department. And while I’d love to tell you that I gracefully managed everything perfectly, the truth is—...