Work + Life Harmony | Time Management, Organization and Planning for Overwhelmed Women

Do you run your own business? Outsourcing can come in many shapes and sizes.  Today, I have Michelle Fernandez here to talk about the differences between using an agency vs. an independent contractor when you're ready to outsource tasks. She digs into how both can save you time and how to think about when to use each type.Michelle Fernandez is the founder of a boutique marketing agency specializing in fractional CMO, Facebook ads, and funnel building to create predictable growth for businesses. She is also a mom of adult twins and understands the importance of managing time to create Work + Life Harmony.Listen in as we discuss:1. What are the pros and cons of hiring an agency versus an independent contractor?2. What questions should you ask when looking for an agency to outsource tasks?3. What are the time-saving benefits of working with an agency?Michelle also has a podcast called The Traffic & Conversions Show and you can find her hanging out on Instagram at www.instagram.com/themichellefernandezLike what you heard here?I’d be honored and grateful if you would head over to iTunes to leave a review and let other female entrepreneurs know what you learned! While you’re there, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode.________________________________💻 Free TrainingOverwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining________________________________📱 Get The Pink Bee AppAccess planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan 🩷🐝www.megansumrell.comwww.instagram.com/megansumrellwww.youtube.com/@the_pink_beewww.facebook.com/megansumrell

Don't waste your time writing New Year's resolutions - they're a setup for failure. Once upon a time, I was a firm believer in making traditional New Year's resolutions each year, but I have since come to realize that this is a waste of time.Instead of making bold statements at the beginning of the year (most times unrealistic to your current circumstances), I now focus on something completely different. A way that allows for changes that may come up over the course of the year and account for changes.My realistic approach is how to set yourself up for success. In this episode, you will learn the following:1. Why I don't believe in New Year's resolutions and how they can actually set you up for failure.2. What an alternative approach to New Year's resolutions is 3. A better way to approach goal setting for the coming year. Like what you heard here?I’d be honored and grateful if you would head over to iTunes to leave a review and let other female entrepreneurs know what you learned! While you’re there, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode.________________________________💻 Free TrainingOverwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining________________________________📱 Get The Pink Bee AppAccess planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan 🩷🐝www.megansumrell.comwww.instagram.com/megansumrellwww.youtube.com/@the_pink_beewww.facebook.com/megansumrell

Are learning time management and productivity skills a waste of time if you have ADHD? No! I am by no means an expert in this area so I brought one on the show instead. ADHD expert, Skye Rapson, joins the podcast and is an academic with over seven years of experience working in adult education. She has studied in various fields, including Psychology, Sociology, and Public Health, and is now a Doctoral Candidate in Population Health. Skye was diagnosed with ADHD at the start of her doctorate. Since then, she has dedicated time to researching and disseminating ADHD studies, focusing on supporting others with strengths-based, neurodiverse-friendly tools and systems.Skye shares some of the strategies today to build effective systems and help alleviate feelings of overwhelm and anxiety.In this episode, you will learn the following:1. How does time blindness affect people with ADHD?2. What are some strategies for externalizing time?3. How do routines help people with ADHD?If you would like to connect with Skye, head over to her website https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/ or find her on Instagram @ unconventionalorganisation.Like what you heard here?I’d be honored and grateful if you would head over to iTunes to leave a review and let other female entrepreneurs know what you learned! While you’re there, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode. ________________________________💻 Free TrainingOverwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining________________________________📱 Get The Pink Bee AppAccess planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan 🩷🐝www.megansumrell.comwww.instagram.com/megansumrellwww.youtube.com/@the_pink_beewww.facebook.com/megansumrell

I'm always surprised when people look at my weekly planner and see how much white space is in there. To the outside world, I appear to be a highly productive person. But the fact is, I have a lot of free time on my calendar. That's because I prioritize the things that are most important to me. And I've realized that a full calendar or full schedule does not necessarily mean that you have a full life. In fact, sometimes it can mean the opposite. If you're constantly overbooked, over-scheduled, and over-exhausted, it's time to take a step back and assess what's really important to you. That way, you can fill your life with the things that bring you joy and make you feel accomplished, content and satisfied.In this episode, you will learn the following:1. How my schedule looks more blank than you think2. The importance of removing things from your calendar that don't fill you up.3. The benefits of having large chunks of time in your life that are not full.Like what you heard here?I’d be honored and grateful if you would head over to iTunes to leave a review and let other female entrepreneurs know what you learned! While you’re there, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode.________________________________💻 Free TrainingOverwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining________________________________📱 Get The Pink Bee AppAccess planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan 🩷🐝www.megansumrell.comwww.instagram.com/megansumrellwww.youtube.com/@the_pink_beewww.facebook.com/megansumrell

I'm a time management expert, and I've noticed a trend on social media of people sharing the five things they would never do in their field. Count me in! I thought it would be fun to do the same for time management so listen in to hear the five things I would never do as a time management expert.In this episode, you will learn the following:1. What are the top five things a time management expert would never do?2. What are the benefits of planning ahead instead of waiting until the last minute?3. What are the advantages of using a plan instead of a task list?Like what you heard here?I’d be honored and grateful if you would head over to iTunes to leave a review and let other female entrepreneurs know what you learned! While you’re there, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode.________________________________💻 Free TrainingOverwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining________________________________📱 Get The Pink Bee AppAccess planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan 🩷🐝www.megansumrell.comwww.instagram.com/megansumrellwww.youtube.com/@the_pink_beewww.facebook.com/megansumrell

Work + Life Harmony podcast officially hit 3 years! I'm Megan Sumrell, host of the Work + Life Harmony podcast and creator of the TOP Program and TOP Planner. I'm also a mom and wife, and just like you, I'm juggling all the things while running multiple businesses and a family. I started the Work + Life Harmony podcast because I wanted to help women like you master their time, planning, and organization so they could live a life of harmony. On this fun episode, I went live and invited my audience to join and ask me any questions, and I mean any! From one of the most unexpected or unusual subjects I've covered on the podcast to what have been my most embarrassing moments. Join the fun and listen in to this celebratory episode. Like what you heard here?I’d be honored and grateful if you would head over to iTunes to leave a review and let other female entrepreneurs know what you learned! While you’re there, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode. ________________________________💻 Free TrainingOverwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining________________________________📱 Get The Pink Bee AppAccess planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan 🩷🐝www.megansumrell.comwww.instagram.com/megansumrellwww.youtube.com/@the_pink_beewww.facebook.com/megansumrell

In this episode of Work + Life Harmony, Amy Pottenger shares her expert tips on creating a dedicated space in your home for work - even if you don't have a separate room! Are you struggling to find a dedicated space to work at home? Check out these tips for setting up a work-friendly space in your home, no matter the size!"Your home is your secret weapon to achieving the life and the business that you desire."Amy Pottenger is a residential interior designer and productivity expert. She has been designing homes for over 15 years and is passionate about helping people create spaces that support their goals and improve their daily lives.In this episode, you will learn the following:How your home design impacts your daily lifeThe importance of having a dedicated space in your home for productivityHow to repurpose rooms or areas in your home to create a functional and stylish home office.You can connect with Amy at https://refreshdesign.net/ or on Instagram.  Like what you heard here? I’d be honored and grateful if you would head over to iTunes to leave a review and let other female entrepreneurs know what you learned! While you’re there, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode. ________________________________💻 Free TrainingOverwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining________________________________📱 Get The Pink Bee AppAccess planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan 🩷🐝www.megansumrell.comwww.instagram.com/megansumrellwww.youtube.com/@the_pink_beewww.facebook.com/megansumrell

It's that time of year when everyone starts asking for planner suggestions! I'm sharing some of the things I've noticed as I do deep-dive reviews of different planners. I am going to compare 6 different planners and talk through the pros and cons of each while also giving you my tips on what to look for (and what to avoid) when picking your next planner.Planners discussed in this episode: Passion Planner, TOP Planner, Living Well Planner, Happy Planner, Full Focus Planner, Bloom Work Life Balance and I also mention Bullet Journals and Rocketbook.Let me help you get your wheels going as you start thinking about your new planner for next year.Tune in to find out which ones I would recommend (or not recommend) to help make your planning more fun and effective.In this episode, you will learn the following:How to choose the right planner for youWhat to look for in a plannerWhat to avoid in a plannerLike what you heard here?I’d be honored and grateful if you would head over to iTunes to leave a review and let other female entrepreneurs know what you learned! While you’re there, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode.________________________________💻 Free TrainingOverwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining________________________________📱 Get The Pink Bee AppAccess planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan 🩷🐝www.megansumrell.comwww.instagram.com/megansumrellwww.youtube.com/@the_pink_beewww.facebook.com/megansumrell

Planning tips and organization techniques are fantastic for getting things in order in the short term, but they aren’t enough to prevent us from feeling overwhelmed again later. That’s why we need repeatable planning systems in place, and today, I’m sharing three of these life-changing processes!Do you know the difference between planning tips or techniques and planning systems?Both are amazing and can help you out, but only one is capable of preventing you from feeling overwhelmed continually.While planning techniques give you those quick wins, they aren’t enough to stop you from feeling overwhelmed in the long run because they aren’t part of a repeatable system. That’s why, today, I’m sharing with you the three planning systems you need to keep the stress and overwhelm at bay LONG TERM!By the end of this episode, you will learn:Why planning tips feel so rewarding in the moment but don’t prevent overwhelm from creeping back inThe three continuous, repeatable planning systems I use How to start using these processes in your own life to stop feeling overwhelmedLike what you heard here?I’d be honored and grateful if you would head over to iTunes to leave a review and let other female entrepreneurs know what you learned! While you’re there, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode.________________________________💻 Free TrainingOverwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining________________________________📱 Get The Pink Bee AppAccess planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan 🩷🐝www.megansumrell.comwww.instagram.com/megansumrellwww.youtube.com/@the_pink_beewww.facebook.com/megansumrell

If you’re new to personal development, it can seem daunting at first. There is SO much to choose from, and as a busy mompreneur, how do you find TIME to fit it in? Michelle Wolfe is here to help, and she’s giving us the tips we need to make personal development an easy part of our Work + Life Harmony.When you hear the words “personal development”, what’s the first thing that pops into your mind?For many women, it’s the overwhelming feeling of having to find time for yet another thing in your schedule coupled with the confusion of not even knowing where to begin.Thankfully, today’s guest, Michelle Wolfe, is here to give us the direction we need to approach personal development from the perspective of achieving Work + Life Harmony — NOT from the stress of adding yet another thing to our plates.By the end of this conversation, you will learn:How to find time for yourself and your personal developmentWhat’s most important for you to focus on in this area as a mompreneur with a lot going on alreadyThe reasons prioritizing this kind of time for yourself really does benefit your overall work + life harmonyThen, if you’re ready for more from Michelle, follow her on Instagram at @themichellewolfe and check out her fabulous fitness apparel line, MUVE (remember to use the coupon code MUVE10 to snag your discount!).Like what you heard here?I’d be honored and grateful if you would head over to iTunes to leave a review and let other female entrepreneurs know what you learned! While you’re there, don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss an episode. ________________________________💻 Free TrainingOverwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining________________________________📱 Get The Pink Bee AppAccess planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan 🩷🐝www.megansumrell.comwww.instagram.com/megansumrellwww.youtube.com/@the_pink_beewww.facebook.com/megansumrell