148 - Plan Your Timing (Not Just Your To-Do List)

Ever feel like your day is running you instead of the other way around? Like you start with good intentions... then suddenly it’s dinner time and you have no idea what actually got done?! Me too, mama. Between rushing the kids out the door in the mornings to getting out for my walk with the dog, sometimes the day is running me instead of me running it!!But there's a shift that can change everything: making a loose (get sh*t done) plan for when you’ll do things, not just what you need to do. In this episode, I’m diving into one of my favorite time management tools: time blocking. There’s spots right in my Get Sh*t Done Planner to block plan!Don’t worry…block planning is not rigid or overwhelming. This is about creating pockets of focus that flex with your real life (even with littles around)!✨ And I’ll share the one big tip that changed everything for me…And if your day does get off track? (Spoiler: it will.) I’ll show you how to course-correct without throwing in the towel.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:* How to time block your day in simple chunks (morning, afternoon, evening—or totally custom it!)* Why assigning a when to your task is more effective than just listing it* A trick for setting realistic time estimates when interruptions are inevitable* How a timer can save your focus and snap you out of “wandering around” mode* How to get back on track when your plan explodes (because real life!)* Choosing 1–2 “default tasks” * The daily habit that sets up your whole next dayTools I’ll Mention:* Your phone timer* My FREE Get Sh*t Done Checklists (subscribe to download ‘em)* The kitchen timer trick 🎧 Hit play on Make Your Day Work for You (Not Against You) and learn how to build days that actually work, even if your life feels chaotic right now, mama!!PS Subscribe to receive my FREE Get Sh*t Done Checklists to help your days feel a little less chaotic this year or upgrade to a paid subscription and join the Moms Get Sh*t Done Club. Read about all of the perks here. The club exclusive training podcast in May is: All About Priorities! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit briannemackenzie.substack.com/subscribe