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099 “5 Changes that Improved My Time Management Fast” Ru-tee Block [Time Management Success Story]

from The Time Management Podcast · host Abigail Barnes

In this episode of The Time Management Podcast, we meet Ru-tee Block, a menopause fitness coach who shares how the Find Your Missing Hour 7-day Time Audit Challenge completely transformed her approach to time management, energy management, and self-care.  Living in Costa Rica with the unpredictability of sloths crossing the road, power outages, and life in the jungle, Ru-tee discovered how a personalised Time Management plan that accounted for her ADHD and dyslexia could create freedom, balance and joy.   She also opens up about the unique challenges of menopause, why multitasking is draining, and how discipline in time management became the ultimate act of self-love.  “Small changes made a big difference. The Find Your Missing Hour 7-Day Challenge has been a total game changer for me.” Ru-tee Block   What you’ll learn in this episode: How a 7-day time audit revealed leaks in Ru-tee’s schedule Shifting from vague to-do lists to structured, scheduled days Why creating buffer time is essential for life’s unpredictability How multitasking drains energy during menopause Tailoring productivity systems to suit ADHD and dyslexia Why time audits are acts of self-love and discipline The myth of “no time” and how it damages health and joy 5 Ways the Find Your Missing Hour 7-Day Challenge made Ru-tee more Productive: From lists to structure – She stopped relying on vague to-do lists and began scheduling tasks into specific time slots. Master planning – A weekly “master sheet” kept everything in one place and made priorities clear. Buffer time built in – Adding extra time for travel and delays meant fewer disruptions and less stress. Content batching – Creating and editing on set days made social media posting consistent and effortless. No more abandoned tasks – Missed items were rescheduled instead of forgotten, preventing backlogs and overwhelm. ⏰ It’s your Time!   About Ru-tee Block: Ru-tee Block is a powerhouse of health and wellness with over 30 years in fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle coaching. Based in the lush jungles of Costa Rica, she helps people, especially women navigating the rollercoaster of menopause, ditch the overwhelm, balance their hormones, reduce inches and body fat, and feel fabulous in their bodies again. She’s not your average coach, Ru-tee blends her expertise as a certified personal trainer, nutrition and lifestyle coach, kinesiologist, and sound healer into a truly holistic approach. From sweaty functional workouts to cacao ceremonies and sound healing sessions, she knows how to shift energy on every level, body, mind, and soul. Through her signature 8-week Feel Fabulous with Ru-tee program and transformational retreats in Costa Rica, Ru-tee’s mission is simple: to help you feel stronger, lighter, more confident, and ready to sparkle at any age.   Links for Ru-tee: Website www.Ru-tee.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruteefitnesscoach/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruthrutee.block Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@ruteefitnesscoach   8 Week Feel Fabulous with Ru-tee (Starts 25 October) https://bit.ly/FEELFABULOUS_OCT …………………………………………………………………. ⭐️ LINKS FOR ABIGAIL || SUCCESS BY DESIGN TRAINING:  - Find Your Missing Hour (7 Day Challenge) ➜ https://bit.ly/FYMHWAITLIST  - Buy the book: https://bit.ly/TMFEAPBOOK  - Free chapter: https://bit.ly/downloadfreechapternow  - Email: [email protected]   ⭐️SUCCESS BY DESIGN TRAINING SOCIAL MEDIA: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailrbarnes/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successbydesigntraining/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/successbdtraining YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@successbydesigntraining   About Abigail Barnes: Abigail Barnes is the founder & CEO of Success by Design Training, an award-winning entrepreneur, author, speaker, and corporate trainer on time management and productive wellbeing. She is a qualified coach and creator of the renowned 888 Formula. In February 2012 at the age of 32 Abigail had a stroke on a work business trip to Boston USA. This was her wakeup call; time is precious and we don’t have any to waste! Success by Design Training is on a mission to teach 5 million people how to achieve Productive Wellbeing using The 888 Formula by 2030.  Abigail understands human motivation and uses her own near-death experience as a catalyst for change, to inspire, empower and teach others how to maximise their time. She holds a BA Hons Degree in Business & Marketing Management, a Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing, DipM ACIM, a certificate in Neuroscience Professional Development, approved by British Psychological Society and is a qualified coach, approved by the Association for Coaching and the Institute of Leadership & Management, Portsmouth University Business School. Website: www.successbydesigntraining.com Email: [email protected] Audio Credit: Keith Hare ……………………….. ⭐️ ABIGAIL BARNES SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: instagram.com/iamabigailbarnes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iamabigailbarnes Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamabigailbarnes Disclaimer: This content does not aim to replace professional medical advice or therapy. Please seek the support you need where necessary. Success by Design Training accepts no liability. 

In this episode of The Time Management Podcast, we meet Ru-tee Block, a menopause fitness coach who shares how the Find Your Missing Hour 7-day Time Audit Challenge completely transformed her approach to time management, energy management, and self-care.  Living in Costa Rica with the unpredictability of sloths crossing the road, power outages, and life in the jungle, Ru-tee discovered how a personalised Time Management plan that accounted for her ADHD and dyslexia could create freedom, balance and joy.   She also opens up about the unique challenges of menopause, why multitasking is draining, and how discipline in time management became the ultimate act of self-love.  “Small changes made a big difference. The Find Your Missing Hour 7-Day Challenge has been a total game changer for me.” Ru-tee Block   What you’ll learn in this episode: How a 7-day time audit revealed leaks in Ru-tee’s schedule Shifting from vague to-do lists to structured, scheduled days Why creating buffer time is essential for life’s unpredictability How multitasking drains energy during menopause Tailoring productivity systems to suit ADHD and dyslexia Why time audits are acts of self-love and discipline The myth of “no time” and how it damages health and joy 5 Ways the Find Your Missing Hour 7-Day Challenge made Ru-tee more Productive: From lists to structure – She stopped relying on vague to-do lists and began scheduling tasks into specific time slots. Master planning – A weekly “master sheet” kept everything in one place and made priorities clear. Buffer time built in – Adding extra time for travel and delays meant fewer disruptions and less stress. Content batching – Creating and editing on set days made social media posting consistent and effortless. No more abandoned tasks – Missed items were rescheduled instead of forgotten, preventing backlogs and overwhelm. ⏰ It’s your Time!   About Ru-tee Block: Ru-tee Block is a powerhouse of health and wellness with over 30 years in fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle coaching. Based in the lush jungles of Costa Rica, she helps people, especially women navigating the rollercoaster of menopause, ditch the overwhelm, balance their hormones, reduce inches and body fat, and feel fabulous in their bodies again. She’s not your average coach, Ru-tee blends her expertise as a certified personal trainer, nutrition and lifestyle coach, kinesiologist, and sound healer into a truly holistic approach. From sweaty functional workouts to cacao ceremonies and sound healing sessions, she knows how to shift energy on every level, body, mind, and soul. Through her signature 8-week Feel Fabulous with Ru-tee program and transformational retreats in Costa Rica, Ru-tee’s mission is simple: to help you feel stronger, lighter, more confident, and ready to sparkle at any age.   Links for Ru-tee: Website www.Ru-tee.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruteefitnesscoach/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ruthrutee.block Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@ruteefitnesscoach   8 Week Feel Fabulous with Ru-tee (Starts 25 October) https://bit.ly/FEELFABULOUS_OCT …………………………………………………………………. ⭐️ LINKS FOR ABIGAIL || SUCCESS BY DESIGN TRAINING:  - Find Your Missing Hour (7 Day Challenge) ➜ https://bit.ly/FYMHWAITLIST  - Buy the book: https://bit.ly/TMFEAPBOOK  - Free chapter: https://bit.ly/downloadfreechapternow  - Email: [email protected]   ⭐️SUCCESS BY DESIGN TRAINING SOCIAL MEDIA: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailrbarnes/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successbydesigntraining/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/successbdtraining YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@successbydesigntraining   About Abigail Barnes: Abigail Barnes is the founder & CEO of Success by Design Training, an award-winning entrepreneur, author, speaker, and corporate trainer on time management and productive wellbeing. She is a qualified coach and creator of the renowned 888 Formula. In February 2012 at the age of 32 Abi

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