Do you ever look at your to-do list that’s still SUPER long on a Thursday and think “where did the week go?”
Do you ever look back on Friday or Saturday and think “WHAT did I do all week?”
Do you ever look at your “important to-do’s” and realize they’ve been sitting on the the list for weeks - and you have no idea when you’ll actually have time to get them done?
No…but really… what DID you do all week?
If you’ve ever experienced that feeling of wondering “where did the week go,” still have a massive to-do list on Thursday and Friday…and feel like you never have time to do the important things you KNOW will make you happier, move the needle in your career, or actually HAVE to happen (like going to the doctor), you’re not alone.
But you’re also not resigned to living like this the rest of your life.
Listen up friend:
What we’re talking about today will CHANGE this for you.
In fact, this ONE habit has created more success in my life than any other.
No, it’s not waking up at 4 am, drinking green juice, or even exercise or meditation - although I’m sure those are all good things.
I’m talking about a small habit that makes a massive impact - and you can try it, this week.
The habit?
Weekly planning.
Maybe you’ve heard others talk about it. Heck, if you’ve ever talked to me or worked with me, you’ve definitely heard me talk about it and I’ve probably made you incorporate it into your weeks.
But just because you’ve heard of it - or even if you’ve tried it - doesn’t mean it’s going well.
I’ve been planning my weeks for 10 years now and I’ve made ALL the mistakes.
I’ve also figured out some great tips and tricks that can help make this easier for you.
If you’ve ever wondered HOW to actually plan your week for success, listen up.
In this episode, I’m sharing:
Why weekly planning is so important for your success in any area of your life.
How to actually plan your week - I’m sharing my best tips!
The common mistakes and challenges I know you’ve come up against (because you tell me) - like always making plans and having them thrown off, or being too busy to plan…and what to do about it.
By the end of this episode, you’ll be SO excited to plan your weeks because you’ll see how valuable it can be to helping you take action, be productive, and have more time for the good stuff in life - the important things that move your forward, and the things that make life - like snuggles, yoga classes, vacation, whatever that is for you.
If you take action on the tips I share, you’ll never again overload your week and end off your Friday with NOTHING done and even more actions on the to-do list.
Instead, you’ll hit Thursday and Friday with momentum and proud of what you’ve achieved, and ready to rest easy knowing you’ve accomplished what you set out too.
No more wondering where your week has gone, or wondering if you’ll ever have time to do that THING you keep saying you need to do.
From here on in, you’re going to plan your weeks, be productive and stress-free, have time for fun, yourself and others….and get your goals.
If you’re ready for that - this week, next week, HECK, EVERY week (and I know you are!) - stay tuned because that’s about to be your reality.
Here are the juicy bits you can look forward to:
Listener shoutout 4:20
How my love affair with weekly planning began 5:15
Why weekly planning is so important for your success 8:00
How to actually plan your week
Find a system that works for you 10:25
Set aside every week to plan your week 11:40
How to reflect on your previous week 13:00
The step-by-step to actually planning your week 13:50
Why you may want to set intentions instead of multiple goals 15:15
Let’s get advanced: the actual nuts and bolts of weekly planning
Tally up your hours 19:45
Block that time out in your calendar 12:15
Do the actual bookings during your planning 23:20
Include your family, partner, and work team in your planning 24:00
Some of the common challenges around weekly planning
What to do when surprise meetings come up 26:45
What to do if your calendar is too busy for planning 29:55
You overestimate when you can accomplish each day or week 33:35
You give up too fast 34:50
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Goalden Girls Podcast #7: The 4 questions to ask yourself - and answer - before you try any other time management hack
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