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The Time-Management Mistake That Keeps Us Overcommitted

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Photo by Kanhaiya Sharma from Pexels: https://www.pexels.com/photo/while-ladder-attached-to-the-orange-wall-13062567/ What is the most costly time-management mistake? Giving the same hour away twice.  As a time management coach, I often see how we trick ourselves into believing that it's possible to do far more than actually fits in the time that we have in a day or a week. Greg McKeown, author of Essentialism, discussed this in a recent newsletter on "Every Yes Has a… Continue reading

Fiv Favorite AI-Integrated Weekly Planning Tools

Sometimes weekly planning is more like a complex jigsaw puzzle to solve. Here are 5 of my favorite AI tools that I recommend as a time management coach to make the process easier. Each of these resources will help you… Continue reading

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Finish 2025 with Intention and Focus

We've had such a gorgeous fall here in the Midwest that it doesn't feel like there are only 8 weeks left of 2025. But regardless of the balmy temps, time marches on. If you're not intentional, you'll be scrambling at… Continue reading

Overcoming Fear of Failure in Your Career

During our times of greatest success, such as receiving a promotion, we can feel just as vulnerable as during our times of greatest failure, such as being put on a Performance Improvement Plan. Up Vectors by Vecteezy As a time… Continue reading

How to Make Time with Family and Loved Ones Count

[caption id="attachment_7229" align="alignright" width="1920"] rawpixel.com[/caption]         In a time not so long ago or far away, eating family dinner, connecting with your spouse after tucking the children into bed or talking with your children in the in-between… Continue reading

31 Systems I Use to Organize My Personal Life

This is a guest post from Diana Kerr, who was a life coach focused on helping Christian women. She's stepped aside from coaching for this season, but her tips are still great! (Need personal support? Feel free to book a… Continue reading

The Innovation Show

I was honored to be featured on The Innovation Show with Aidan McCullen. Aiden's show notes on the interview are below. You can listen in to our full interview at the Innovation Show. “Someone once told me the definition of… Continue reading

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Elizabeth Grace Saunders is a time management coach, speaker, and author. She regularly writes for Harvard Business Review and Fast Company.

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