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You wake up with a plan. By 10 AM, it’s completely off the rails. By bedtime, you’re mentally running through everything you didn’t get to and wondering how tomorrow will be any different.

Work + Life Harmony is the weekly podcast that teaches women a completely different approach to time management, weekly planning, and productivity.

Hosted by Megan Sumrell, a time management expert with 20+ years in systems and planning, this show will change the way you think about your calendar, your to-do list, and how you spend your time.

Megan covers everything from weekly planning strategies and daily routines to goal setting, organization, and how to handle the curveballs that throw your whole week off. Her approach was built specifically for women managing work, family, and the million things in between, not recycled advice from productivity systems designed for someone else’s life.

If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of overwhelm, guilt, and never-ending to-do lists, start here. New episodes every week.

Copyright: © 2024 Work+Life Harmony for Overwhelmed Women

Latest Episodes:

5 Things I Do Each Week to Keep my Digital Life Organized Sep 05, 2023

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Ever wondered how to stay on top of the digital declutter? In this week's episode, I'm going to guide you through five effective strategies that have transformed my digital life, from managing emails and digital photos to social media and data backups.
Digital decluttering refers to the process of organizing and streamlining the digital aspects of our lives, including emails, files, photos, and tasks. It's a vital practice in our increasingly tech-driven world where the digital clutter can accumulate quickly, leading to stress and overwhelm. The digital realm's stress factor arises from the fact that, unlike physical clutter, we often don't see it until it's too late. Hidden behind screens, the accumulation of unorganized emails, countless unsorted photos, and incomplete tasks can become a daunting, invisible source of anxiety.
Join me, as I share my personal weekly tasks that ensure a clutter-free digital environment.

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💻 Free Training

Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you?
You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you.
👉 www.megansumrell.com/freetraining

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📱 Get The Pink Bee App

Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place.
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Megan 🩷🐝
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3 Tools to Help You Stop Procrastinating Aug 29, 2023

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Are you stuck in a cycle of constant overwhelming feelings and procrastination? We've all been there! Today, I'm breaking down the barriers to your productivity and reclaiming your time.
We'll discuss the whys and hows of procrastination and, based on my personal journey, I'll be sharing three practical, life-changing tools to get you past these hurdles.
But we're not stopping there! I'm delving deeper into the psychology of our brains - how they seek pleasure and avoid pain, and how we can flip that to our benefit. You'll discover the concept of temptation bundling and how it can be instrumental in overcoming procrastination. Plus, you'll learn about the intriguing productivity power of self-talk. So get ready to trade in the stress and chaos for a harmonious, productive life.

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💻 Free Training

Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you?
You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you.
👉 www.megansumrell.com/freetraining

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📱 Get The Pink Bee App

Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place.
👉 www.onelink.to/qxdcwu

________________________________
Thanks for tuning in!
Megan 🩷🐝
www.megansumrell.com
www.instagram.com/megansumrell
www.youtube.com/@the_pink_bee
www.facebook.com/megansumrell

Decluttering Your Digital Life with Lydia Martin Aug 22, 2023

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Tired of the chaos in your digital world? Fear not, we've got you covered with some remarkable takeaways you'd get from my chat with Lydia Martin, the brain behind Banish Business Clutter.
Lydia, known for her profound understanding of the human brain and its operations, shares her wisdom on organizing your digital space. Together, we explore the benefits of digital decluttering and the remarkable transformation one can achieve by establishing a confident system.
Brace yourself as Lydia guides us through her two-step process to conquer eight major online systems and turn that digital dread into digital prowess. So, consider this your golden ticket to a cleaner, more effective tech space.
Connect with Lydia:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lydiamartinbiz/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/lydiamartinbiz/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lydiamartin1/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LydiaMartin117
Mentioned in the episode:
Free bookmark folder system: https://msumrell--banishbusinessclutter.thrivecart.com/digital-clutter-cure/6475e64a67f44/

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💻 Free Training

Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you?
You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you.
👉 www.megansumrell.com/freetraining

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📱 Get The Pink Bee App

Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place.
👉 www.onelink.to/qxdcwu

________________________________
Thanks for tuning in!
Megan 🩷🐝
www.megansumrell.com
www.instagram.com/megansumrell
www.youtube.com/@the_pink_bee
www.facebook.com/megansumrell

Synchronizing Digital and Paper Planning Systems Aug 15, 2023

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Are you grappling with the conundrum of how to synchronize your digital and paper planning systems without duplicating information? The answer lies within this episode where I demystify the necessity of digital calendaring for effective time blocking and shed light on why a paper planner provides a superior bird’s-eye view of my schedule. This episode is a treasure trove of strategies that harmonize these two systems for efficient time management and planning.
Join me and dive into the nuances of my weekly planning, nestled within the realm of my paper planner, and contrast it with my monthly planning, which takes up residence in my digital realm. Get ready to embrace the best of both worlds without the overwhelm of information redundancy.

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💻 Free Training

Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you?
You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you.
👉 www.megansumrell.com/freetraining

________________________________

📱 Get The Pink Bee App

Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place.
👉 www.onelink.to/qxdcwu

________________________________
Thanks for tuning in!
Megan 🩷🐝
www.megansumrell.com
www.instagram.com/megansumrell
www.youtube.com/@the_pink_bee
www.facebook.com/megansumrell

Navigating Motherhood without Losing Your Identity with Dr. Morgan Cutlip Aug 08, 2023

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How can you as a mom retain your individuality while taking care of your family? Meet Dr. Morgan Cutlip, a psychologist who's dedicated her career to relationship education and is a mother herself. We'll get a glimpse into her journey from the academic world of psychological theories to the practical world of day-to-day motherhood.
Just like machines, we too need regular refueling to function efficiently. The crux of our conversation with Dr. Cutlip revolves around the concept of self-care in motherhood, a topic often pushed to the back burner. We deliberate on how the starvation principle affects both our needs and those of our children, and the shifts we need to make to prevent reaching that point of desperation. We also explore the art of rediscovering joy and using self-care as a decompression tool rather than merely a path to self-improvement.
Motherhood can leave you feeling misplaced. Dr. Cutlip and I delve into the importance of acknowledging this sense of displacement and debunk the myth of balance. We talk about the significance of having systems to check in with ourselves constantly and how to put a pin in issues when we don't have time to deal with them.
Not only do we discuss the importance of maintaining self-focus as mothers, but Dr. Cutlip also gives us a sneak peek into her upcoming book filled with invaluable insights for moms.
Purchase her book: Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself
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Connect with Dr. Morgan Cutlip:
http://www.drmorgancutlip.com
https://www.instagram.com/drmorgancutlip
https://www.facebook.com/mylovethinks

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💻 Free Training

Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you?
You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you.
👉 www.megansumrell.com/freetraining

________________________________

📱 Get The Pink Bee App

Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place.
👉 www.onelink.to/qxdcwu

________________________________
Thanks for tuning in!
Megan 🩷🐝
www.megansumrell.com
www.instagram.com/megansumrell
www.youtube.com/@the_pink_bee
www.facebook.com/megansumrell

Choosing the Right Productivity Tools Aug 01, 2023

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Ever feel overwhelmed by the plethora of apps and tools available, each one claiming to skyrocket your productivity? Let's pull back the veil together and learn how to critically evaluate these digital offerings, ensuring they're worthy of your time and energy.
We'll tackle questions like "What's the true purpose of this tool?" and "Is it really solving a problem for me?". We take this evaluation a step further by assessing if the tool is indeed worth the time it takes to master it, creating a foolproof process that saves you both time and resources.
In this episode, I also focus on helping you first make the most of what you already have before splurging on the latest shiny app. This includes setting a time-box to thoroughly test the tool, ensuring it effectively addresses your needs. If it's a hit, we discuss processes to prevent your valuable information from getting lost in the digital abyss.
And as an extra treat, I introduce the Pink Bee app, a treasure trove of my training materials, ready to boost your productivity. So, buckle up and join me on this enlightening journey to work smarter, not harder.

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💻 Free Training

Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you?
You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you.
👉 www.megansumrell.com/freetraining

________________________________

📱 Get The Pink Bee App

Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place.
👉 www.onelink.to/qxdcwu

________________________________
Thanks for tuning in!
Megan 🩷🐝
www.megansumrell.com
www.instagram.com/megansumrell
www.youtube.com/@the_pink_bee
www.facebook.com/megansumrell

Lessons Learned from 200 Episodes of Work + Life Harmony Jul 25, 2023

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Can you imagine the transformation your work + life would undergo if you learned to DITCH work-life balance and aim for work + life harmony instead? That's precisely the journey we've embarked on together over the last 200 episodes of the Work + Life Harmony podcast! As we ring in this milestone episode, I take a reflective pause to distill some vital lessons learned along the way.
Tune in, as I reminisce on the critical necessity of preparation, the magic of a well-structured script, the need for systems for regular tasks, and the perils of procrastination. But, the icing on the cake is the revealing of how a robust and supportive team can turbocharge a podcast's success.

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💻 Free Training

Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you?
You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you.
👉 www.megansumrell.com/freetraining

________________________________

📱 Get The Pink Bee App

Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place.
👉 www.onelink.to/qxdcwu

________________________________
Thanks for tuning in!
Megan 🩷🐝
www.megansumrell.com
www.instagram.com/megansumrell
www.youtube.com/@the_pink_bee
www.facebook.com/megansumrell

Transforming Meal Prep and Planning with Nakita Attard Vassallo Jul 18, 2023

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Tired of the daily scramble to answer the 'what's for dinner' question? Longing for a way to streamline your meal planning and preparation routine that doesn't involve spending hours in your kitchen every weekend? Nakita, a meal prep expert, joins me to share her unique approach and practical tips on transforming meal prep and planning from a chore into a game-changer!
Together, we unpack the key differences between meal planning and meal prepping, and how integrating these practices can shave hours off your weekly routine. Nakita shines a light on batch cooking, sharing how even one simple recipe per week can free up time and, more importantly, mental energy.
But we don't stop there! We also dive into the ripple effect meal planning can have on your lifestyle, like conscious recipe choices and reduced time wasted on impromptu grocery shopping. Nakita offers an insight into how cooking for the following day has saved her from stress and introduces her meal planning membership service, designed to take the guesswork out of dinner time completely.
Tune in, and discover how meal planning and prepping can offer relief from daily decision fatigue and pave the way for work-life harmony.
Connect with Nakita Attard Vassallo:
https://www.instagram.com/the_mama_manual
https://www.fb.com/themamamanual
https://www.themamamanual.com/

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💻 Free Training

Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you?
You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you.
👉 www.megansumrell.com/freetraining

________________________________

📱 Get The Pink Bee App

Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place.
👉 www.onelink.to/qxdcwu

________________________________
Thanks for tuning in!
Megan 🩷🐝
www.megansumrell.com
www.instagram.com/megansumrell
www.youtube.com/@the_pink_bee
www.facebook.com/megansumrell

Unboxing the TOP Planner 3.0 Jul 11, 2023

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Celebrating my 50th birthday today, I take you on a roller-coaster ride that was the journey of creating the TOP Planner 3.0. Ever wondered how a revolutionary planner springs to life? Unfold the saga of its creation, the challenges we wrestled with, and how our strategic planning came to the rescue.
More importantly, understand the significance of four levels of planning that were critical in this journey and learn how they can be your secret weapon in managing your projects and goals.
Get ready to harness the power of the TOP Planner 3.0 to master time management, organization, and productivity.
www.thetopplanner.com

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💻 Free Training

Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you?
You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you.
👉 www.megansumrell.com/freetraining

________________________________

📱 Get The Pink Bee App

Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place.
👉 www.onelink.to/qxdcwu

________________________________
Thanks for tuning in!
Megan 🩷🐝
www.megansumrell.com
www.instagram.com/megansumrell
www.youtube.com/@the_pink_bee
www.facebook.com/megansumrell

Embracing Slow Living and Wellbeing with the Crock-Pot Lady, Stephanie O'Dea Jul 04, 2023

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What if you could live a life filled with harmony and well-being by simply embracing a slower pace? Join me as I chat with Stephanie O'Dea, the "Crock-Pot Lady," who went viral years ago after cooking dinner in her crock pot every night for an entire year and blogging about her journey. Stephanie shares her story, from her humble beginnings to hitting the New York Times best-sellers list, and the most rewarding part of her journey - connecting with other moms who have been touched by her slow-living philosophy.
In this conversation, we discuss the benefits of living a slower life, reconnecting with ourselves, and ultimately improving our well-being. We also explore the importance of guided journaling and how having a prompt can be a valuable tool for getting started. Stephanie talks about her thoughts on the popular Instant Pot and how it didn't align with her slow-living philosophy.
Listen in and learn more about Stephanie's mission to help others slow down and embrace a life of harmony.

________________________________
💻 Free Training

Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you?
You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you.
👉 www.megansumrell.com/freetraining

________________________________

📱 Get The Pink Bee App

Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place.
👉 www.onelink.to/qxdcwu

________________________________
Thanks for tuning in!
Megan 🩷🐝
www.megansumrell.com
www.instagram.com/megansumrell
www.youtube.com/@the_pink_bee
www.facebook.com/megansumrell

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