149 - The Timer Trick: How Smart Moms Plan Their Day to Actually Get Sh*t Done

Ever feel like you’re checking all that sh*t off your to do list all day long, but somehow nothing important gets done?Like, how did I sort three loads of laundry, answer a million questions from my son, AND forget to prep dinner?? 🙃 Same, mama. But here’s the game-changer:Don’t just decide what needs to happen today. Decide when it’s actually going to happen.📓 In this week’s Get Sh*t Done podcast episode, I’m walking you through the second pillar of the Get Sh*t Done Method: Plan Your Timing.We’re talking simple, flexible time blocking and nope, not the kind that makes you feel like a robot.This is all about creating tiny pockets of focus that work with your actual life (chaos and all) as a busy working mama like me!!✨ And I’ll share my favorite underrated tool for staying focused…Spoiler: it’s not another planner or app. It’s a good ol’ TIMER.And when the day falls apart (because toddlers, surprise errands, and life), I’ll show you how to reboot your plan without giving up completely.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ How to time block your day in a SIMPLE way✅ Why setting a when boosts follow-through ✅ My trick for estimating time with built-in interruptions✅ How a timer can snap you out of “wandering around pretending to be busy” mode✅ What to do when your plan gets wrecked (it will)✅ 1–2 “default tasks” that save your sanity✅ The one small habit that helps you win tomorrow…tonightTools I’ll Mention:⏲️ Your phone timer📋 My FREE Get Sh*t Done Checklists (subscribe to get ‘em!)⏳ The kitchen timer trick 🎧 Hit play on Plan Your Timing: Why Moms Need a Timer, Not Just a To-Do List and learn how to plan when you’ll get sh*t done, even when the day doesn’t go as planned.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