Finding Time, Finding Balance

Hi, friends,⏰ Ever feel like you just don’t have time for yourself?This week on April and Debbie Dish the Truth on Weight Loss, we’re getting real about the myth of “too busy” and how expectations, commitments, and even little distractions can keep us from what really matters.Debbie shares a funny moment of realizing she had plenty of time—but it all went into playing word solitaire 🤦‍♀️. April reflects on how even busy CEOs and parents still find time for what matters most.We explore:🥗 How meal planning and food prep free up mental space🧘 Why even 10 minutes of art, meditation, or movement can shift everything📅 How to audit your day and see where your time really goes💛 The importance of boundaries, balance, and saying “no” without guiltAnd we leave you with a simple tool you can start using today to reclaim your time ⬇️🛠️ Tool of the Week: Reclaim Your Time🔍 Audit Your Time (One Day) – track what you really do for 24 hours.✂️ Cut/Reduce Low-Value Time – redirect just 30 mins a day = 3.5 hours a week.🧩 Shrink the Task – break it into 5–10 minute chunks.📅 Schedule It – protect even 15 minutes like a meeting you can’t skip.⚡ Stack or Swap – pair with a habit or swap low-value time.💬 Say No Once This Week – every “yes” to something else is a “no” to you.💌 We’d love to hear from you! Like this post, share it with a friend who needs the reminder, and drop your questions, thoughts, or experiences in the comments. Your questions and comments might even show up in a future episode!☀️ Wake up willing! 🌻 Keep blooming!💖 April and Debbie 💖🎧 Listen & Watch Here:🍏 Apple Podcasts:🎧 Spotify:📺 YouTube:https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC2uig2Zb6Ho_tUEaie-Mcwg📘 Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572349997445📩 Substack:https://substack.com/@aprilanddebbiedishthetruth#AprilAndDebbieDish #WeightLossJourney #TimeManagement #SelfCareMatters #BalanceOverBusy #MakeTimeForYou #ProgressNotPerfection #KeepBlooming #WakeUpWilling #PodcastCommunity This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aprilanddebbiedishthetruth.substack.com