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EPISODE · Jul 30, 2025 · 21 MIN

Eat Your Frog – The Simple Planning Hack That Actually Works

from Energy + Hours · host Jill Wright, Time Management Expert

Ever feel like your to-do list is running your life? In this episode, Jill kicks off a mini-series unpacking the Time Magic Framework with a focus on one incredibly effective tool: Eat Your Frog.You’ll learn how this weird-but-wonderful productivity method can help you get more done (with less stress), reduce mental load, and actually create space in your schedule, especially if you're a neurodivergent mom or business owner who struggles with procrastination.Jill shares practical, ADHD-friendly strategies you can apply today using this simple shift in how you start your week - and your day. Plus, she gives a peek at what’s inside the Time Magic Planner, including the free motivational stickers that come with it!⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Why this new series will help you build an aligned week00:45 – What is “Eat Your Frog” and where did it come from?02:23 – How procrastination adds invisible stress to your day05:00 – Why doing the hard thing first gives you real momentum06:20 – How to find your “frogs” each week (Eisenhower Matrix explained)08:10 – How to schedule frogs into your week (and why M/T/W is key)10:00 – What to do when life throws curveballs12:30 – Use this tool daily (and how Jill uses it for her own schedule)13:50 – The “three frogs a day” rule (and why more isn’t better)14:45 – How this method overlaps with the 5-Second Rule15:40 – What to do when you know your frog but still can’t start16:40 – Visual tools, motivation tips & how the planner helps you follow through18:00 – Stickers, confetti, and the full planner ecosystem19:00 – What people are saying about the Time Magic method20:00 – Final tips + your homework: pick your 3 frogs and start nowResources🧭 Take the Time Magic Quiz: ⁠https://jillwright.ca/quiz ⁠🪄 Download the Free ADHD Time Tips: ⁠https://jillwright.ca/adhd-tips⁠💫 Join the Momentum Membership: Weekly planning, accountability, and co-working for nonlinear entrepreneurs ⁠https://www.jillwright.ca/mometum-membership ⁠📘 Get the Time Magic™ Planner: A 90-day seasonal planner designed for ADHD and intuitive brains ⁠https://www.jillwright.ca/planner ⁠About Jill WrightJill Wright is a Time Management Expert, author, and award-winning speaker who helps ambitious women, moms, and entrepreneurs manage time and energy in a way that feels aligned, flexible, and sustainable. Through her Energy + Hours™ podcast, Momentum Membership, and Time Magic™ Planner, she’s redefining productivity for the modern, nonlinear brain.Connect with JillWebsite: ⁠https://www.jillwright.ca⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/energyandhours ⁠Substack: ⁠https://energyandhours.substack.com⁠

Ever feel like your to-do list is running your life? In this episode, Jill kicks off a mini-series unpacking the Time Magic Framework with a focus on one incredibly effective tool: Eat Your Frog.You’ll learn how this weird-but-wonderful productivity method can help you get more done (with less stress), reduce mental load, and actually create space in your schedule, especially if you're a neurodivergent mom or business owner who struggles with procrastination.Jill shares practical, ADHD-friendly strategies you can apply today using this simple shift in how you start your week - and your day. Plus, she gives a peek at what’s inside the Time Magic Planner, including the free motivational stickers that come with it!⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Why this new series will help you build an aligned week00:45 – What is “Eat Your Frog” and where did it come from?02:23 – How procrastination adds invisible stress to your day05:00 – Why doing the hard thing first gives you real momentum06:20 – How to find your “frogs” each week (Eisenhower Matrix explained)08:10 – How to schedule frogs into your week (and why M/T/W is key)10:00 – What to do when life throws curveballs12:30 – Use this tool daily (and how Jill uses it for her own schedule)13:50 – The “three frogs a day” rule (and why more isn’t better)14:45 – How this method overlaps with the 5-Second Rule15:40 – What to do when you know your frog but still can’t start16:40 – Visual tools, motivation tips & how the planner helps you follow through18:00 – Stickers, confetti, and the full planner ecosystem19:00 – What people are saying about the Time Magic method20:00 – Final tips + your homework: pick your 3 frogs and start nowResources🧭 Take the Time Magic Quiz: ⁠https://jillwright.ca/quiz ⁠🪄 Download the Free ADHD Time Tips: ⁠https://jillwright.ca/adhd-tips⁠💫 Join the Momentum Membership: Weekly planning, accountability, and co-working for nonlinear entrepreneurs ⁠https://www.jillwright.ca/mometum-membership ⁠📘 Get the Time Magic™ Planner: A 90-day seasonal planner designed for ADHD and intuitive brains ⁠https://www.jillwright.ca/planner ⁠About Jill WrightJill Wright is a Time Management Expert, author, and award-winning speaker who helps ambitious women, moms, and entrepreneurs manage time and energy in a way that feels aligned, flexible, and sustainable. Through her Energy + Hours™ podcast, Momentum Membership, and Time Magic™ Planner, she’s redefining productivity for the modern, nonlinear brain.Connect with JillWebsite: ⁠https://www.jillwright.ca⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/energyandhours ⁠Substack: ⁠https://energyandhours.substack.com⁠

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