Are you making time for what matters most, or are you letting the little things crowd out your biggest priorities? Discover how designing your ideal week can transform your productivity, boundaries, and sense of fulfillment. Today, I’m sharing practical strategies and personal stories to help you create a weekly schedule that actually works for your real life, not just your dream life. In this episode I think you’ll find actionable tips to reclaim your time and focus on what truly matters. And be sure to get my ideal week template in the resources below!
Highlights
- The power of an “ideal week” and why it’s a game-changer for women leaders and entrepreneurs
- How to use the “big rocks” concept to prioritize what matters most
- Balancing external requests with your own goals and boundaries
- Real-life examples of flexible scheduling (and why perfection isn’t the goal)
- Step-by-step ideas for building your own ideal week, from high-level blocks to daily routines
- Tips for managing the “little rocks” and gamifying your weekly to-do list
- Encouragement to experiment, adapt, and share your own ideal week
Chapters
[0:00] Welcome & Gratitude
[0:48] Introduction to The Thread and Supporting Women Leaders
[1:40] High Performance Habits Webinar Recap
[1:44] The Ideal Weekly Schedule: What Is It?
[2:10] My Experience with Ideal Weeks
[2:33] Creating Your Own Ideal Week
[3:28] Purpose of an Ideal Week
[5:00] The Big Rocks Concept
[6:23] Balancing Requests and Priorities
[7:03] Handling External Requests
[7:46] Flexibility in Ideal Weeks
[9:19] Starting with Big Rocks
[11:53] Medium Rocks and Morning Routine
[12:55] Managing Little Rocks
[14:04] Conclusion and Call to Action
Resources Mentioned
- Ideal Week Template - I put this together just for you to download: http://eepurl.com/jqro9E
- Full Focus Planner – Tool for mapping your ideal week: fullfocus.co/planner
Have you created your ideal week? Do you have tips or questions? I’d love to hear from you—let’s keep the conversation going!
Want to learn more?
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Disclaimer: we may receive a small commission on any products purchased through the links used in this episode. I only recommend tools and resources I actually use and find valuable.
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