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

PLAN GOAL PLAN | Goals, Transformation for Women, Mindful Time Management, Balance, Working Moms

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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.

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