Finding Time For Planning And Goal Setting When Life Is Busy | Ep. 241

This podcast almost didn’t happen because life got lifey—and that’s exactly the point. In this episode, we get real about finding time to plan when your schedule is full, your brain is scattered, and the back-to-school whirlwind (or just…life) won’t slow down. I share eight grounded, research-backed strategies—from micro-planning and pocket rituals to goal subtraction—to help you plan in motion, reclaim stolen moments, and treat planning as identity work, not another chore. If you’ve been overwhelmed, banana-pants busy, or stuck in “I’ll plan when things calm down,” this one’s your gentle reset.

You’ll learn:

• Why planning is the work—a core leadership act that sharpens your saw

• How to use micro-planning (2-minute Daily Top Three) to create momentum

• The difference between rituals vs. routines—and why rituals stick

• Goal subtraction: remove what’s not the goal so you can focus on what is

• Plan in motion: walk, commute, fold laundry—reflection travels with you

• How to reclaim liminal “pocket” moments for quick clarity

• A reframing of time as identity work, not scarcity

• The courage to leave white space and say a powerful no

Perfect for: busy parents, educators, and women leaders who want intentional planning, not hustle-harder hacks—especially during back-to-school and seasonal transitions.

Links & resources:

• ✨ Plan Goal Plan Your Year Retreat — Sept 26, 12–4 pm CT (retreat box delivered!) Join Here

• Website: PlanGoalPlan.com
• LinkedIn: (I post most here!) www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-mcgeough-phd-🗓️-b673334