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    MAXIMIZING YOUR TIME FOR SUCCESS

    The very first thing I do when I work with my clients 1-on-1 or when someone joins Control Your Calendar is have them do a Time Audit. In fact, it’s the very first thing you do when you download my free Productivity Planner. Why? Because if you don’t know where your time is actually going, you’re never going to be able to find MORE time in your day. Most of the entrepreneurs I work with are struggling to get things done in their very busy schedules. They feel scattered, overwhelmed, and unbalanced when it comes to their life and business.

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    7 SIMPLE PRODUCTIVITY TIPS FOR BUSY ENTREPRENEURS

    It’s a new year, so that means a new YOU right?! And maybe one of your New Year’s Resolutions or goals is to be more productive so that you still have time to do the things you love. Or maybe you know that you could be a lot more efficient with things in your business, but you’re not sure of the best ways to be productive. Well, you’ve come to the right place because I am sharing some of the best productivity tips that I use in my life + business that has helped to save my time + energy – and make more money as well!

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    BEST PLANNERS FOR 2023

    If you’re new here, one thing you need to know about me is that I am OBSESSED with planners. When I go to Target, I have to physically restrain myself from going down the planner aisle because I WILL end up with a new planner. Why? I have no idea. I just love them. Ever since I was a little girl, I remember looking forward to Christmas time, not only for the gifts, but because I knew that Santa would be bringing me a brand new yearly calendar for me to put in my school schedule and all my friends’ and families’ birthdays.

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    3 SIMPLE PRODUCTIVITY TIPS TO GET MORE DONE IN LESS TIME

    I love sharing little bits and pieces of time management + productivity tips and tricks. Some might call them "hacks," but really... they are habits I've developed over the years that have taken me from a full time working mom who desperately wanted to be home with her kids to work at home mom in business, working less hours, feeling less stressed, and being more present with her family.

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    5 MUST-READ PRODUCTIVITY BOOKS

    We are officially one quarter through 2022. At this point in the year, I would typically give you an update on my reading goal so far this year. And of course, my reading list would be chock full of personal development books… because your girl LOVES her some personal development. But, this year has looked a little different for me. Usually, come April, I’d have about 3-4 books (if I’m lucky) under my belt. And like I said, they’d usually ALL be personal development books.

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    3 WAYS TO CREATE MORE TIME IN YOUR DAY

    We all do it… Someone asks us how we are doing, and our immediate response? “Good. Busy. But, good.” Y’all… we wear BUSY like it’s a badge of honor. Like, if we’re not busy, what are we actually doing with our lives?! Believe me, I am 100% guilty of this as well. I hate being bored, so I find reasons to be busy - to the point where I get completely overwhelmed and then this wave of depression takes over me. It’s a vicious cycle…

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    SETTING GOALS THAT GET RESULTS IN 2022

    As we are heading into the last month of the year, you are probably being inundated with posts and emails all about how to set goals for the new year. Well, surprise… here’s yet another one of those posts. But, there’s ONE THING I need you to know about your New Year’s goals + resolutions… They don’t matter. Now, hear me out… I’m not saying that you shouldn’t have goals to shoot for in the New Year. But, it’s not actually your goals that matter…

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    HOW TO STOP WASTING TIME + BE MORE PRODUCTIVE

    When I first started my business, I had one goal… To get my time back. At the time, I was working 40+ hours a week as a Physical Education + Health teacher, I was coaching (which added an extra 10+ hours per week to my schedule), and I had an hour round trip commute every day. I was burning the candle at both ends already, so why would I decide to add a business on top of that?! Well, friend… because it was something that I desperately wanted.

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    HOW TO TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR TIME

    Do you ever feel like your life is out of control? Or like you’re one of those “hot mess” moms who just can’t seem to get herself together? You want to be able to work out, start a side hustle or business, clean your house, AND still have time for your family. Plus, working full time or running a business, it’s just not easy, is it?! Here are my 3 tips for creating a schedule that works for YOU…

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    HOW TO PLAN YOUR DAY TO FIND BALANCE IN YOUR LIFE

    Do you ever feel like your life is out of control? Or like you’re one of those “hot mess” moms who just can’t seem to get herself together? You want to be able to work out, start a side hustle or business, clean your house, AND still have time for your family. Plus, working full time or running a business, it’s just not easy, is it?! Here are my 3 tips for creating a schedule that works for YOU…

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