Welcome back to Time For Living! If you’ve ever felt like you’re running on autopilot—living by everyone else’s agenda but your own—this episode is for you. Today, we’re unpacking why high-achieving women so often feel overwhelmed and how you can reclaim your time by intentionally designing a week that energizes you and supports your ambitions. Get ready to move from reactive to intentional, and finally make space for what truly matters.
What You’ll Learn
•Why managing time isn’t enough—and how designing your week changes everything
•The four-step Ideal Week Design process:
•Energy Mapping: Identify your natural energy patterns to work smarter, not harder
•Anchor Your Priorities: Schedule your non-negotiables first
•Boundary Setting: Learn what to stop, delegate, or do differently
•Implementation Rhythm: Make your new schedule stick with the 80% rule
•How to create your own “Quick Win Challenge” by designing one intentional day this week
By the end of this episode, you’ll have a practical framework to design your ideal week, so you can stop feeling depleted and start feeling empowered by your schedule.
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Final Thought
Your future self is counting on you to step off the treadmill of “busy” and start building a life that supports your goals and your well-being. Start with just one intentional day—because real change begins with small, consistent steps. You’ve got this!
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