47| Perfect(ish) Time Management: Stewarding Your Time for Faith, Family, and Purpose

Time is one of the most valuable resources we have—but so often, it feels like it’s slipping through our fingers. In this inspiring conversation, Melissa sits down with Kali Brigham, host of the Perfectish Podcast and a seasoned time management coach, to explore how women of faith can reclaim their time, align their priorities, and live with greater peace and purpose. Kali shares her unique journey from NBC news producer—where every second literally counted—to coaching women across all seasons of life in building rhythms that matter. Together, Melissa and Kali talk about practical strategies for stewarding your time, creating intentional mornings, managing family expectations, and even leaving margin so you can breathe, dream, and grow into your God-given purpose. 💭 Download Kali’s free Friday Planning and Brain Drain sheets at https://tinyurl.com/braindraintemplate What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why time management is really about time stewardship as women of faith How to build mornings that feel right—not just follow someone else’s schedule A powerful way to bring intentional faith practices into your day (without guilt or checklists) The “thermostat principle” for setting the spiritual and emotional tone in your home How to use habit stacking to grow your prayer life and faith Practical rhythms for managing family expectations so you’re not pouring energy into things that don’t matter Why doing a time audit is one of the most eye-opening ways to reclaim your time Kali’s Friday Planning Party strategy for setting up a week with intention and freeing up your weekends How surrendering your daily plan to God creates both peace and freedom 🗓️ Get your FREE Anchored with Purpose Planner for the last 4 months of the year! https://anchored-with-purpose.kit.com/befd76a8d2  Scriptures Referenced: Matthew 6:33 – Seek first the kingdom of God Psalm 22:3 – God inhabits the praise of His people 1 Thessalonians 5:17 – Pray without ceasing Proverbs 16:9 – A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode: Kali’s Website: https://www.kalibrigham.com/  The Perfectish Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/perfect-ish-time-management-for-your-beautifully-imperfect/id1713232629 Follow Kali on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kali.brigham/  James Clear’s Atomic Habits: https://a.co/d/djBuWrz  YouVersion Bible App: https://www.bible.com/users/mjwilkinson41 Kali’s Free Resource: Friday Planning Party Templates and Brain Drain sheets at https://tinyurl.com/braindraintemplate Anchored with Purpose Faith Journal: https://a.co/d/grAekgq  Join the Anchored with Purpose Tribe on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/anchoredwithpurpose  anchoredwithpurpose.com