Energy + Hours

In this episode of Energy + Hours, I’m sharing theevolution of my work and introducing you to the Time Magic Method, my approach to sustainable productivity.After years of working with hundreds of individuals andteams, I started noticing the same thing over and over: most people weren’t struggling because they weren’t trying hard enough. They were using systems that didn’t account for the complexity of their lives.The Time Magic Method combines practical planning,productivity tools, energy management, rest, self-care, and personalization so you can create systems that support the way you actually live and work.In this episode, we explore the 4 Ps of Time Magic:PlanningUnderstanding where your time is actually going, creating awareness around your capacity, and building systems that help you prepare for real life.PrioritizationLearning how to decide what matters most when everything feels important, especially as a high performer managing multiple roles and responsibilities.ProductivityCreating sustainable systems that support focus, follow-through, energy, and consistency without pushing yourself toward burnout.PersonalizationRecognizing that different brains, work styles, personalities, and seasons of life require different approaches to productivity.We also talk about:⌛ Why productivity and energy management need to work together⌛How rest and self-care fit into sustainable success⌛The invisible workload and mental load affecting your time⌛Time blindness and neurodivergent-friendly productivity tools⌛Why high achievers struggle with prioritization⌛How to create systems that work with your brain instead of against it⌛The different ways to learn the Time Magic Method for yourself or your organizationResources Mentioned:✨ Take the Time Magic Quizhttps://www.jillwright.ca/quizDiscover your natural relationship with time and get personalized productivity tips based on how you work best.✨ Listen: Rest vs Self-Care Episodehttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/rest-vs-self-care-why-youre-exhausted-even-when-you/id1601675882?i=1000738633682Learn why sustainable productivity requires both rest and intentional self-care.✨ Explore the Time Magic Plannerhttps://www.jillwright.ca/plannerA physical planning tool designed for busy brains, high performers, and real life. Available in a 90-day seasonal planner or 12-month undated planner.✨ Listen: Using a Paper Planner With a Digital Calendar Episode⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/why-your-adhd-brain-needs-a-paper-planner-even/id1601675882?i=1000746167855Learn how I combine digital tools and paper planning without keeping everything in my head.✨The Sustainable Productivity Toolkithttps://jillwright.ca/freebieFree productivity resources for busy people, ADHD brains, and anyone juggling competing priorities.✨ Bring Time Magic to Your Organizationhttps://www.jillwright.ca/workshopsExplore sustainable productivity workshops for teams, including Own Your Hours, Battling Burnout, Working With Your Brain, and The Time Magic Method.✨ Explore the Time Magic Planner⁠https://www.jillwright.ca/planner⁠A physical planning tool designed for busy brains, high performers, and real life. Available in a 90-day seasonal planner or 12-month undated planner. About JillJill Wright is a Time Management Expert and the founder of Energy + Hours, where she helps high-performers manage their lives through practical strategies that fit their season of life. Blending practical time and calendar management strategies with rest, intuition, and self-care, Jill teaches people how to manage both their hours and their energy so they can create sustainable, aligned success.  Connect with Jill:Website: https://www.jillwright.caSubstack: https://www.energyandhours.substack.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/energyandhoursLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-wright-speaker

👉 For personalized support book a Time Tune Up session with Jill----Summer can bring a huge shift in your time, energy, routines, and expectations.Whether your schedule completely changes, your kids are suddenly home, or you’re trying to fit summer memories around the same work responsibilities, this episode is about approaching the season with more intention and less pressure.I’m sharing practical ideas for creating a summer that feels spacious, fun, and memorable without needing a huge vacation, an overflowing calendar, or a bigger budget. Sometimes the things we remember most are the simplest moments we actually had the energy to enjoy.In this episode, we get into:⏳Creating a summer rhythm that works with your real life⏳Managing the pressure to make every season bigger and better⏳Simple ways to create connection without spending a lot of money⏳ Bringing back slower, old-school summer experiences⏳ Planning around your actual time, energy, and resources⏳Making memories without burning yourself outResources⏳ Take the Time Magic Quiz: ⁠⁠https://jillwright.ca/quiz ⁠⁠⏳ Download the Free ADHD Time Tips: ⁠⁠https://jillwright.ca/adhd-tips⁠⁠⏳ 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 and the founder of Energy + Hours, where she helps high-performers manage their lives through practical strategies that fit their season of life. Blending practical time and calendar management strategies with rest, intuition, and self-care, Jill teaches people how to manage both their hours and their energy so they can create sustainable, aligned success. Her framework integrates productivity tools, energetics, and a neuro-affirming lens that supports real people with real lives. Jill’s work has been featured on 80+ podcasts, in organizations, schools, and community events across North America.Connect with Jill⏳ Website: ⁠⁠https://www.jillwright.ca⁠⁠⏳ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/energyandhours ⁠⁠⏳ Substack: ⁠⁠https://energyandhours.substack.com⁠⁠

👉 Grab your copy of the Time Magic Seasonal Planner!⁠What if the secret to a more productive, energized day had nothing to do with what time you woke up? In this episode, Jill gets real about a shift she's been experiencing in her own life: trading strict time-based scheduling for rhythms, rituals, and anchors that signal transitions throughout the day. Recording through a cold (yes, she still showed up), Jill shares how a simple morning walk has become a game-changing anchor in her day, and why this approach works especially well for entrepreneurs, moms, and neurodivergent brains who don't operate on a traditional 9-to-5 schedule.She also gets candid about the reality of entrepreneurship, including why she's chosen a patchwork income model to protect her joy and avoid burnout, and why she's giving herself full permission to wait until June to tackle her big business projects.This one is a gentle, meandering conversation that might just inspire you to look at your own day differently.Key Takeaways⏳Rhythms beat rigid schedules. If you don't have a traditional structured day, stop trying to force one. Instead of assigning tasks to specific times, think about the flow of events. What comes after what? That sequence becomes your structure.⏳ Anchors signal transitions. A ritual doesn't have to be elaborate. A walk, a song, a candle, a cup of coffee before you open your inbox. These small, consistent acts tell your brain: this chapter is ending, a new one is beginning. That signal matters more than the clock.⏳ Create before you consume. Before diving into emails, client work, or anyone else's agenda, carve out time that belongs to you. Protecting that space at the start of your day changes the quality of everything that follows.⏳ Imperfect rituals still count. You don't have to do it every single day for it to make a difference. Twice a week beats never. Take the pressure off consistency being all-or-nothing.⏳ Entrepreneurship can look like a mosaic. There's no rule that says your business has to be your only income source. Mixing consulting, freelance work, or part-time income alongside your business can actually protect your love for what you do.⏳ White space is where the magic lives. Look at your day and find the pockets where you have some control. Morning, evening, the commute, the transition between work and family time. That's where a small ritual can create a big shift.Resources⏳ Take the Time Magic Quiz: Find out your time management style and get personalized strategies that actually work for your brain. https://jillwright.ca/quiz⏳ Download the Free ADHD Time Tips: Practical, neurodivergent-friendly tools to help you manage your time without fighting your brain. https://jillwright.ca/adhd-tips⏳ Momentum Meetings: Like a staff meeting for entrepreneurs! A weekly 20-minute 1:1 check-in where we brain dump, look ahead, strategize, plan for success (and curveballs) and generally get your shit in order to tackle the week.⏳ Get the Time Magic™ Planner: A 90-day seasonal planner designed for ADHD and intuitive brains. https://www.jillwright.ca/plannerAbout Jill WrightJill Wright is a Time Management Expert, author, and award-winning speaker who helps high performers manage time and energy in a way that feels aligned, flexible, and sustainable. Through her Time Magic framework and planner, she's redefining productivity for the modern, nonlinear brain.Connect with JillWebsite: https://www.jillwright.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/energyandhours Substack: https://energyandhours.substack.com

👉 Squirrel brain? Join us inside ⁠the Momentum Membership⁠⁠!👉 For customized weekly planning support ⁠grab your copy of the Time Magic Seasonal Planner!⁠*******What if the reason traditional productivity systems haven’t worked for you… is because they were never built for your brain in the first place?In this episode of the Energy + Hours, Jill Wright sits down with Amy Marie Hann, creator of Master the Mundane, to talk about the realities of managing life, home, routines, motherhood, and mental load as women with ADHD.Amy shares her experience of realizing her ADHD didn’t magically disappear outside of school and work, and how years of masking, burnout, and trying to force neurotypical systems eventually pushed her to create more supportive ways of living.Together, Jill and Amy unpack why so many moms with ADHD struggle with consistency, household management, overwhelm, shame, and unrealistic expectations, especially in seasons of motherhood where the demands never stop.This conversation is practical, validating, and deeply relatable for anyone trying to manage time, energy, routines, and family life with a neurodivergent brain.In this episode, Jill and Amy talk about:Why becoming a stay-at-home mom can actually intensify ADHD strugglesThe hidden mental load carried by moms with ADHDWhy urgency becomes a coping mechanism for ADHD brainsThe difference between neurotypical productivity advice and ADHD-friendly systemsMasking, burnout, and the pressure to “keep up”How shame keeps many women stuck in cycles of overwhelmBuilding routines that work with your brain instead of against itWhy small, sustainable changes work better than trying to overhaul your life overnightADHD, perimenopause, motherhood, and overstimulationThe importance of community and support for neurodivergent momsCreating systems for home and family management that are realistic and flexibleAmy also shares insights from her Master the Mundane community, her course on mastering mornings and evenings, and her approach to helping ADHD moms create more ease in everyday life without perfectionism or guilt. About the GuestAmy is the creator of Master the Mundane, a unique online course + community that empowers moms with ADHD to manage their home and family in a way that works for their brain. Amy was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 5 and her three kids, husband, dad, and sister are also ADHD. She’s also fostered, adopted and homeschooled kids with ADHD and brings a wealth of personal experience, authenticity and relatability to everything she creates. Amy is the author of the book Master the Mundane, how to manage your life, home and family as a mom with ADHD. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amymariehann/Substack: https://substack.com/@adhdmotherhood/subscribeWebsite: https://www.amymariehann.com/Buy the Book: https://www.amymariehann.com/mtmbooklaunchJoin the Master the Mundane Community: https://www.amymariehann.com/masterthemundaneAdditional ResourcesDiscover your unique Time Magic: ⁠⁠https://jillwright.ca/quiz ⁠⁠Download the Free ADHD Time Tips: ⁠⁠https://jillwright.ca/adhd-tips⁠⁠About Jill WrightJill Wright is a Time Management Expert, author, and award-winning speaker who helps ambitious high performers 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

👉 Get your copy of Big Time!👉 For more support with weekly planning, ⁠grab your copy of the ⁠Time Magic Seasonal Planner⁠!⁠Time management has a reputation problem.In this episode of Energy + Hours, Jill sits down with Laura Vanderkam to talk about her new book Big Time and the idea that time is far more abundant than we’ve been taught to believe.This conversation shifts the focus away from control and toward agency. Time is not something working against you. It is something you are actively shaping, whether you realize it or not.They explore what it looks like to move from feeling behind and overwhelmed to building a life that feels spacious, intentional, and aligned. Not by doing more, but by seeing your time differently and using it with more clarity.What You’ll LearnWhy the idea that “there’s never enough time” keeps people stuckHow to shift into a time abundance mindset in real lifePractical ways to audit your schedule and find hidden discretionary timeHow weekly planning reduces mental load and decision fatigueA simple structure for balancing career, relationships, and selfHow to stop wishing time away and start experiencing it more fullyWhat “golden hours” are and how to actually use themWhy small, intentional planning creates more freedom than rigid systemsKey TakeawaysThis episode brings time management back to what it was always meant to be: a tool.Not a rigid system. Not a source of pressure. A way to create a life that actually feels good to live.Time is big enough to hold long-term growth, change, and meaningful work. You have more agency than you think over your daily experience of time, and this conversation will help you start using it.About the GuestLaura Vanderkam is a bestselling author and time management expert known for her research on how people spend their time. Her latest book, Big Time, explores how shifting into a mindset of time abundance can transform how we work, live, and experience our days.Website: https://lauravanderkam.comBook: https://lauravanderkam.com/books/big-time Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lvanderkam Substack: https://vanderhacks.substack.com If this episode changed how you think about time, share it with someone who feels like they never have enough of it.And if you are ready to put this into practice, the Time Magic Planner will help you turn this perspective into something you can actually live each week.Additional ResourcesDiscover your unique Time Magic: ⁠⁠https://jillwright.ca/quiz ⁠⁠Download the Free ADHD Time Tips: ⁠⁠https://jillwright.ca/adhd-tips⁠⁠Join 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 high performers 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

👉 For more support with weekly planning, ⁠grab your copy of the Time Magic Seasonal Planner!⁠👉Join us inside ⁠the Momentum Membership⁠⁠!You're carrying the weight alone because somewhere you learned that asking is selfish or weak. It's not. It's the most efficient way to reclaim your time and energy.I learned this lesson fresh watching my six-year-old daughter knock on neighbours' doors selling Girl Guide cookies. There was no apology in her ask, no concern about burdening people, no second-guessing. She showed up, stated what she needed, and moved on. Adults have forgotten how to do this, especially women. We're tangled up in people-pleasing, perfectionism, and the constant hum of cultural messaging that tells us we need to handle everything ourselves.The thing is, asking for what you want and need is one of the fastest ways to shift your energy. Not just in a day, but across your entire life. Time back, less resentment, better boundaries, actual rest.In this episode, we get into:Why people-pleasing and perfectionism keep you from asking (and how your neurodiversity might actually be your superpower here) The exact 3-step framework to make the ask: identify what you want, figure out what you need to get there, and ask for the helpHow to handle rejection without it derailing the whole thing (spoiler: even a "no" is better than not asking)The art of showing up and seeing what happens when you let people respond authenticallyWhy your discomfort with asking is just being out of practice, and how to build the habit starting smallReal-life examples of what asking sounds like so it doesn't feel awkward or sleazyResourcesTake the Time Magic Quiz: ⁠⁠https://jillwright.ca/quiz ⁠⁠Download the Free ADHD Time Tips: ⁠⁠https://jillwright.ca/adhd-tips⁠⁠Join 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

👉 For more support with weekly planning, ⁠grab your copy of the Time Magic Seasonal Planner!⁠👉 Join us inside ⁠the Momentum Membership⁠⁠!*******You can build a successful business and still feel stretched, frustrated, and stuck in it.This conversation looks at what’s actually happening behind that disconnect. When things are working on paper but not in your day-to-day, it’s usually not a time problem. It’s a leadership gap that no one taught you how to close.Lauren and I talk about the shift from doing everything yourself to actually leading your business. The part where delegation feels messy, systems don’t hold, and you’re still carrying more than you should even with support in place.In this episode, we get into: • why success can still feel heavy and unsustainable • what’s really happening when delegation isn’t working • the difference between productivity and leadership in business • how to step into the CEO role without overcomplicating it • the hidden expectations you’re not communicating to your team • where operations and time management actually overlapAbout Lauren GlynnLauren Glynn is a leadership and operations coach who works with business owners stepping into the CEO role. Her work focuses on the intersection of systems, delegation, and leadership. She helps entrepreneurs build businesses that don’t rely on them holding everything together.Connect with Lauren:Website: https://www.laurenglynn.comTime Audit: http://laurenglynn.com/energyandhours Threads: https://www.threads.com/@laurengconsulting ResourcesTake the Time Magic Quiz: ⁠⁠https://jillwright.ca/quiz ⁠⁠Download the Free ADHD Time Tips: ⁠⁠https://jillwright.ca/adhd-tips⁠⁠Join 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 high performers 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

👉 For more support with weekly planning, ⁠grab your copy of the Time Magic Seasonal Planner!⁠👉Join us inside ⁠the Momentum Membership⁠⁠!*******You're stuck in a cycle of picking up your phone without even realising it, and you want to break it but don't know where to start.Guess What? The apps on your phone are literally designed to keep you scrolling. They use the same psychological tactics as casinos use to keep people on slot machines. Your phone addiction isn't a personal failing, it's engineered. That said, you're not powerless here. Small shifts in how you interact with your device, paired with intention and consistency, will genuinely change your relationship with screen time.In this episode, we get into:Checking your screen time data and setting a realistic target number for daily or weekly phone useSetting app limits and time boundaries that create friction between you and mindless scrollingSwitching to grayscale mode to remove the dopamine hit that keeps you hookedDelaying phone pickup in your morning routine to reset your relationship with it throughout the dayPutting your phone in another room during focused work blocks to make distraction require conscious effortScheduling dedicated scroll time so you're in control of when and how long you scroll, rather than it controlling youResourcesTake the Time Magic Quiz: ⁠⁠https://jillwright.ca/quiz ⁠⁠Download the Free ADHD Time Tips: ⁠⁠https://jillwright.ca/adhd-tips⁠⁠Join 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

👉 For more support with weekly planning, grab your copy of the Time Magic Seasonal Planner!👉Join us inside the Momentum Membership⁠!----Life often throws unexpected challenges our way, leaving us scrambling to manage our time effectively. This episode addresses the all too common struggle of balancing urgent tasks with those that are important... but can be postponed.Join Jill as she explores the concept of "rain dates" in time management. These intentional pockets of time can transform how we approach our schedules and help us adapt to life's unpredictabilities.In this episode, we get into:• The frustration of missed deadlines and shifting priorities• How to identify valuable pockets of time in your week• The benefits of planning for unexpected changes• Practical tips for incorporating rain dates into your routine• Strategies for maintaining focus on long-term goals• The importance of nourishing activities in your scheduleResourcesTake the Time Magic Quiz: ⁠⁠https://jillwright.ca/quiz ⁠Download the Free ADHD Time Tips: ⁠⁠https://jillwright.ca/adhd-tips⁠⁠Join the Momentum Membership: Weekly planning, accountability, and co-working for nonlinear entrepreneursGet 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

Why your old productivity strategies stop working in your 30s and 40s and what to use insteadThis episode is a conversation about why the systems that used to work suddenly stop fitting your life and what it actually takes to realign your time with who you are now.I’m joined by numerologist and podcaster Nat Olson, and we get into the deeper patterns behind burnout, identity shifts, and that quiet feeling that something needs to change even when everything looks “fine” on paper.We talk about the role of conditioning, how social noise pulls you away from your natural rhythm, and why understanding your own wiring can change how you make decisions, plan your time, and show up in your work.In this episode, we get into:• Why productivity tools can stop working during seasons like motherhood, career shifts, and perimenopause• How numerology can highlight your natural strengths, needs, and patterns• The impact of conditioning and social media on your decision-making• What it actually looks like to advocate for your inner nature in real life and business• Why clarity alone isn’t enough without action and self-trustAbout Nat OlsonNat Olson is a Spiritual Coach and Numerologist who helps soulful entrepreneurs and leaders unlock what makes them magnetic… so they can expand their income, impact, and joy. Through her signature blend of Numerology, mindset work, and spiritual coaching, she helps clients reconnect with their true design and step into the body of work they were born to lead.For over 15 years, Nat’s work has been the secret weapon behind best-selling authors, Wall Street financiers, celebrity creatives, and CEOs of multi-million-dollar companies. Her work has been featured on Numerologist.com, reaching over two million readers.Her mission is simple: helping purpose-driven people stop blending in and start leading with the clarity, confidence, and magnetism that comes from fully owning who they really are.Success Numbers Audit with Nat Olson: Nat has opened four Success Numbers Audit sessions exclusively for listeners of this show. In this private session, she decodes the two most influential numbers in your chart and reveals what they say about your voice, calling, and next level of impact in business and leadership. Claim one of the four sessions here: https://natolson.com/work-with-me/#intro-session Learn more about Nat’s work: Explore Nat’s numerology insights, free masterclasses, and coaching offerings: https://natolson.com ResourcesTake 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.ca⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/energyandhours  ⁠⁠Substack: ⁠⁠https://energyandhours.substack.com⁠⁠ 

Many parents feel like they are constantly reacting to their child’s behaviour while running on empty themselves. In this conversation, I sit down with Danielle C. Baker to talk about what actually helps when parenting feels overwhelming, especially when neurodivergent kids are part of the picture.Danielle has a fascinating background that started in physics, moved into early childhood education, and eventually led her to working directly with families who are struggling, exhausted, and trying to support kids with complex needs.A big theme in this episode is something I talk about often on Energy + Hours: parents cannot pour from an empty cup. When we are dysregulated, exhausted, and stuck in survival mode, it becomes much harder to show up as the parent we want to be.Danielle works directly with parents of neurodivergent children and shares what she sees every day. Families trying their best. Kids who need support. Parents who are carrying far more than anyone realizes.We talk about practical ways to shift the focus from constant correction and crisis management toward noticing micro wins, building connection, and creating moments that actually strengthen the parent child relationship.We also talk about the pressure parents put on themselves to “do self care properly,” and why that often backfires.This is a grounded conversation about real parenting, real stress, and the small shifts that can make family life feel a little more manageable.In this episode we talk about:• Why so many parents of neurodivergent kids feel stuck in survival mode• What Danielle learned after nearly two decades working in childcare• The hidden impact of constant stress on parents and families• How focusing only on problems changes the way we see our kids• The power of noticing micro wins in everyday parenting• Why traditional self care advice often adds more pressure for parents• How small moments of connection can change the tone of a whole day• Using “time confetti” moments to reconnect with your childAbout Danielle C. BakerDanielle C. Baker works with parents, educators, and professionals to support children’s development and family wellbeing. With a background in physics and early childhood education, her work focuses on helping parents better understand their children, particularly neurodivergent kids, while also supporting the wellbeing of the parents themselves.Her approach blends child development, practical parenting tools, and a deep understanding of the pressures families face today.Connect with Daniellehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/danielleconnectedhttps://www.beingconnected.caYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnwgKvwbvlmTHTQeQQyCjEw ResourcesTake the Time Magic Quiz: ⁠⁠https://jillwright.ca/quiz ⁠⁠Download the Free ADHD Time Tips: ⁠⁠https://jillwright.ca/adhd-tips⁠⁠Join 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

What happens when you stop trying to do less… and start learning how to hold more with intention?In this episode of Energy + Hours, Jill sits down with Briaa, a multi-business owner, mom of three, and energy practitioner, to talk about what it really looks like to juggle ambition, motherhood, and meaningful work without burning out.Briaa shares her journey from becoming a mom at 17 and building a career in the hair industry to discovering energy work after experiencing deep exhaustion and energetic overwhelm. Together, Jill and Briaa explore what it means to be ambitious in a world that often tells women to slow down, and how to honour your capacity without shrinking your dreams.This is a grounded, honest conversation about boundaries, empathy, energy hygiene, and giving yourself permission to be multifaceted.In this episode, we talk about:✅ Briaa’s journey from hairstylist to energy practitioner✅ Why so many helping professionals feel energetically drained✅ The hidden emotional labour of holding space for others✅ Being ambitious without buying into hustle culture✅ ADHD, multi-passionate careers, and loving a full life✅ Energy boundaries and protecting your capacity✅ Giving yourself permission to want a lot, and build a lotAbout BriaBria is a multiple business owner, energy practitioner, and mom of three who helps people reconnect with their energy, boundaries, and intuition through her work.🌐 Website: https://ascendingpriestess.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ascendingpriestess 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ascendingpriestess Resources + LinksWorkshop: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aries-season-ignition-intention-candle-workshop-tickets-1983792969173?aff=ebdssbdestsearchRetreat: https://ascendingpriestess.com/pages/retreats-workshopsUse Discount code ENERGY&HOURS for$100 off!Listen If You’re…A mom balancing big dreams and real lifeA helper, healer, or service provider who feels drainedAn ambitious woman who refuses to shrinkNavigating burnout or energy overwhelmMulti-passionate and building more than one thingLoved this episode?Make sure you’re following Energy + Hours so you never miss a conversation about time, energy, and building a life that actually fits you.Share this episode with a friend who’s holding a lot right now. It might be exactly what they need to hear.ResourcesTake the Time Magic Quiz:⁠ ⁠⁠https://jillwright.ca/quiz ⁠⁠⁠Download the Free ADHD Time Tips:⁠ ⁠⁠https://jillwright.ca/adhd-tips⁠⁠⁠Join 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

What happens when the system you rely on to run your life suddenly disappears?In this honest and vulnerable solo episode, Jill shares a personal update after taking time off, including the moment she lost access to her entire task management system and what it revealed about burnout, overcommitment, and the need to simplify.This episode is part personal reflection, part gentle reminder that even the most organized among us can hit a point where life feels heavy and that sometimes those moments are invitations to reassess what really matters.Jill opens up about navigating a full life (business, consulting, motherhood, and everything in between), learning to release self-imposed pressure, and why this season might be the perfect time to reprioritize.If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or like you’re carrying too much, this conversation will feel like a deep exhale.In this episode, we talk about:✅ Preparing for time off when life is already full✅ The moment Jill lost access to her entire task system✅ Why putting everything in one place can feel both supportive and risky✅ Burnout signals and recognizing when things feel heavy✅ Letting go of self-imposed expectations✅ Using the Eisenhower Matrix to reprioritize✅ Energetic seasons and why reflection matters✅ Simplifying your commitments✅ Trusting yourself to figure things outKey TakeawaySometimes the moments that feel like everything is falling apart are actually invitations to step back, simplify, and reconnect with what truly matters.🔗 Resources & LinksTime Magic Planner — https://www.jillwright.ca/plannerMomentum Membership — https://www.jillwright.ca/momentum-membershipEnergy + Hours Substack — https://energyandhours.substack.com📩 Share your thoughts on the podcast — I would love to hear from you!

If you’ve been trying to “fix” your life with better routines, more discipline, or new systems but you still feel stuck, this episode is your reminder that it’s not a willpower problem.In this conversation, Jill Wright sits down with returning guest Cass Henry to talk about what’s really underneath clutter, procrastination, burnout, and that constant feeling of being dysregulated: masking, nervous system protection, and identity-level beliefs you may not even realize you’re carrying.Cass shares how many of us are unknowingly living behind protective parts, “masks” we built to fit in, belong, and feel safe, and how doing the deeper work can unlock the ease and follow-through we’ve been chasing on the surface (especially for women with ADHD, late diagnoses, or lifelong “too much” energy).This is a powerful, compassionate episode about coming home to yourself so time management and energy tools actually work the way they’re meant to.In this episode:Why clutter is rarely just clutter and what it can represent underneathHow masking shows up in everyday life (even without a diagnosis)The nervous system’s role in procrastination, avoidance, and “self-sabotage”The identity beliefs that keep you stuck (like “I’m not enough”)Why change doesn’t always require more hustle — often it requires lessA simple place to start when you feel dysregulated: asking your body what it’s telling youWhy the space between “asking” and “receiving” an answer mattersHow interrupting numbing patterns (scrolling, avoiding, staying busy) builds new pathwaysWhy vision boards can be life-changing when they’re led by intuition, not “shoulds”About Cass HenryCass is a coach, mentor, a mom, and a cycle-breaker for women who are done overthinking their lives and ready to trust themselves again. She helps ADHD and highly sensitive women stop overfunctioning, calm emotional overwhelm, and break the subconscious patterns that have kept them stuck so they can build a life that actually feels good to live.Website: https://www.casshenry.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_casshenry Resources Mentioned:Cass’s free tool to help regulate your nervous system (NLP + EFT tapping): https://www.casshenry.com/procrastinationCass’s Vision Board Workshop February 22 in Ottawa: https://www.casshenry.com/offers/qng6aQyo/checkoutListen to Cass’s first appearance on the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s3-e23-worthy-and-free-with-cass-henry/id1601675882?i=1000656473021ResourcesTake the Time Magic Quiz:⁠ ⁠⁠https://jillwright.ca/quiz ⁠⁠⁠Download the Free ADHD Time Tips:⁠ ⁠⁠https://jillwright.ca/adhd-tips⁠⁠⁠Join 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

What if your most productive, brilliant ideas don’t come from pushing harder, but from doing the dishes, knitting, or folding laundry?In this episode of Energy + Hours, I’m joined by neuropsychologist, TEDx speaker, and fellow Canadian Dr. Nicole Byers to talk about the surprising brain science behind efficiency, creativity, and why “old lady hobbies” might be the missing key in your time management.Nicole helps high-achieving women bend time around their brilliance by designing their days to match how their brains actually work. And today we go deep into how to access your sharpest, most creative thinking without burning yourself out.We talk about:Why efficiency isn’t the real goalWhy constantly trying to optimize your time can shut down the exact brain networks needed for creativity, big-picture thinking, and problem-solving.The brain science behind your best ideas Why genius insights show up in the shower, before bed, or on a walk and what’s actually happening neurologically when your mind wanders.The power of “old lady hobbies” How repetitive, two-handed tasks like knitting, crochet, gardening, dishes, folding laundry, and other “old lady hobbies” actually activate creativity, focus, and cognitive flexibility.Rest through busy work (especially for ADHD-ish brains)Why some brains don’t relax through meditation and how busy work becomes a sneaky, sustainable way to reset your nervous system.Color-coding your to-dos by cognitive loadNicole’s red / yellow / green system you can use with sticky notes, your planner, or your digital calendar to protect your best energy.How to design days around your brain, not the rulesWhy some of us shouldn’t be working 9–5, what to do when you hit your natural “afternoon crash,” and how to personalize productivity every single day.The truth about dopamine + motivationWhat dopamine actually does, why anticipation matters more than reward, and how to use tiny incentives to get through tasks you’d normally avoid.Delegation as a neurological power moveWhy letting go of tasks you “can” do creates massive capacity for brilliance.About Dr. Nicole ByersDr. Nicole Byers is a neuropsychologist, TEDx speaker with over 1 million views, consultant for the NHL, and adjunct assistant professor at the University of Calgary. She helps high-achieving women move from “barely handling it” to feeling consistently sharp, focused, and energized by working with their brain, not against it.Nicole is also the host of the Call Her Brilliant podcast, a show celebrating the many forms of women’s brilliance and how to access your zone of genius even on low-motivation days.Connect with NicoleWebsite: drnicolebyers.comPodcast: Call Her BrilliantInstagram: @drnicolebyersResourcesTake the Time Magic Quiz:⁠ ⁠⁠https://jillwright.ca/quiz ⁠⁠⁠Download the Free ADHD Time Tips:⁠ ⁠⁠https://jillwright.ca/adhd-tips⁠⁠⁠Join 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 wonder why your digital calendar still isn’t keeping you organized?In this episode, I’m coming to you straight from my kitchen (yes, while babysitting boiling potatoes 😅) to break down why ADHD brains, and busy brains in general, benefit massively from using a paper planner alongside digital tools.If you’ve ever felt scattered, late, overwhelmed, or constantly pulled off-task by your phone, this episode will help you understand what’s actually going on inside your brain and what to do about it.In this episode, we dive into:✨ Why digital calendars alone often fail ADHD brains✨ How paper planning reduces distractions and boosts follow-through✨ The science behind handwriting, memory, and dopamine✨ Time blindness and how visual planning helps you finally see your capacity✨ Why structure without rigidity is the key to sustainable organization✨ How a 90-day planner works WITH your digital tools✨ Gamification, motivation, and why paper “hits different”✨ How to use both systems together for calm, focus, and consistencyThis episode is for you if:✔ You rely on Google Calendar but still feel disorganized✔ You have ADHD or a very busy brain✔ You’re tired of distractions derailing your day✔ You want realistic structure, not perfection✔ You’re craving more focus, clarity, and follow-throughTimestamps:01:10 Why digital calendars aren’t enough04:20 ADHD and high interruptibility07:00 How paper reduces overwhelm10:45 Time blindness & visual planning13:30 Pattern tracking + dopamine18:00 How to use digital + paper together21:40 Final thoughts & call to actionResourcesTake the Time Magic Quiz:⁠ ⁠⁠https://jillwright.ca/quiz ⁠⁠⁠Download the Free ADHD Time Tips:⁠ ⁠⁠https://jillwright.ca/adhd-tips⁠⁠⁠Join 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#ADHDplanning #ADHDtips #timemanagement #papervsdigital #timetools #timemagicplanner #executivefunction #timeblindness #productivitytips #energyandhours

In this solo episode of Energy + Hours, Jill pulls back the curtain and shares the real story behind how she accidentally became a time and energy management expert. From jotting down tools into a Word doc during university, to navigating postpartum depression, business collapse, a child’s diagnosis, and the chaos of early motherhood during a pandemic , Jill reveals how each chapter of her life quietly prepared her for this work.This is a deeply personal, behind-the-scenes look at the lived experience, curiosity, resilience, and neuro-affirming perspective that built the Time Magic Planner, the Momentum Membership, the Time Tune-Ups, and the entire Energy + Hours brand.If you're new to Jill’s world, this episode is the perfect place to start.In this episode Jill shares:How she unintentionally wrote her first book (and how anxiety shaped it)What it was really like opening a retail business in 2020 with two small kidsHow postpartum depression and burnout forced her to reinvent how she managed her timeWhy the Time Magic Planner exists and why it worksHow learning about neurodiversity radically shifted her approach to productivityHer belief that high-achieving women are going to change the worldThe daily affirmation that still guides her business and lifeResourcesTake the Time Magic Quiz:⁠ ⁠⁠https://jillwright.ca/quiz ⁠⁠⁠Download the Free ADHD Time Tips:⁠ ⁠⁠https://jillwright.ca/adhd-tips⁠⁠⁠Join 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

In this solo episode of Energy + Hours, Jill Wright explores a different way of thinking about productivity; one that has nothing to do with doing more, pushing harder, or expecting yourself to operate like a machine.Instead, this episode is about timing.Jill walks you through how to identify your most productive time of day, how to notice when your energy naturally rises and falls, and how to plan your calendar in a way that actually works with your energy instead of against it. When you align the right tasks with the right moments, you can get the same amount of work done with less effort, less energy, and less time.This episode is especially helpful for high-performing women, moms, entrepreneurs, and people with ADHD who feel productive some days and completely stuck on others — and wonder why their “best day” never seems repeatable.Jill also shares a powerful reminder she heard from Julie Cole and Libby Ward that completely reframed how she thinks about expectations, burnout, and self-compassion.In This Episode,:How to identify your most productive time of dayWhy productivity drops even when you’re still “working”The difference between effort and resultsHow to plan your calendar around energy instead of willpowerWhy your most productive day should not be your baselineHow to get the same amount done with less strainCreating space for rest, creativity, and real lifeA Key Reframe from This EpisodeYou don’t need to be productive all day to be productive.When you plan your work around your high-energy windows and give yourself permission to ease off during lower-energy moments, productivity becomes more sustainable, and life gets lighter.Links & Resources MentionedProductivity Persona QuizSubstack — Energy + HoursMomentum Membershiphttps://www.jillwright.ca/momentum-membership An online co-working and planning community for entrepreneurs, moms, and ADHD brains.Includes:3 weekly co-working (body-doubling) sessions1 weekly guided planning sessionFlexible attendance, different times of dayAccountability, support, and momentumPodcast listeners are invited to 3 months free. DM Jill to get access.Episode with Julie Cole – Co-Founder of Mabel’s Labelshttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/birthing-businesses-babies-and-boundaries-with-julie-cole/id1601675882?i=1000696466517 Stay in TouchIf this episode resonated, I’d love it if you’d subscribe to Energy + Hours so you don’t miss future conversations around productivity, energy, and right timing.Ratings and reviews help this podcast reach more people who need a gentler, more sustainable way to work — so if you have a moment to leave one, I truly appreciate it.You can also:Explore more of my work at https://www.jillwright.caConnect with me on Instagram @energyandhoursAnd if you try the exercise from this episode, send me a message and tell me:What’s your most productive time of day?

In this New Year’s Day episode of Energy + Hours, Jill explores why traditional New Year’s resolutions and “words of the year” often stop working by February, and what to do instead.This episode is about intention setting that adapts to real life. Jill shares why she plans in 90-day cycles, how structure can coexist with flow, and how to create goals that feel supportive rather than overwhelming.She also breaks down how she uses the Time Magic Planner alongside a digital calendar, why accountability matters (especially for entrepreneurs and neurodivergent brains), and what’s coming in 2026 — including a recorded Energetics of 2026 Masterclass and a move to Substack.If you want a New Year reset that honors changing seasons, energy, and capacity, this episode is for you.In This Episode, You’ll LearnWhy annual intentions often lose relevance as the year unfoldsHow seasonal energy impacts motivation, focus, and follow-throughWhy Jill plans in 90-day increments instead of full-year goalsHow to choose a realistic focus without triggering overwhelmWhat accountability actually looks like when you work for yourselfHow to use a paper planner and digital calendar togetherWhat’s included in the Momentum Membership and why it existsHow Jill is approaching 2026 energetics using multiple frameworksWhy she’s moving her newsletter to Substack and scaling back social mediaHow her 1:1 work is evolving to merge practical strategy with energeticsEpisode Timestamps00:00 — New Year reflections and setting the tone for 202600:55 — Intention setting and why January motivation fades02:03 — Seasons, energy shifts, and the limits of yearly goals03:05 — Why Jill plans in 90-day cycles04:22 — Choosing realistic goals and defining clear end points05:02 — Monthly life check-ins using a planning wheel05:58 — Why unstructured time creates overwhelm for entrepreneurs06:22 — Momentum Membership: accountability, planning, and co-working08:39 — Using a digital calendar and paper planner together10:19 — The recorded Energetics of 2026 masterclass11:59 — Month-by-month planning using Wheel of Wisdom, numerology, and Omen Days16:41 — Moving the newsletter to Substack and reducing social media burnout19:54 — Changes to Jill’s 1:1 offerings24:03 — Defining abundance and setting a flexible vision for 2026Resources & Links MentionedThe Energetics of 2026 Masterclass:https://jill-wright.myflodesk.com/j7lve6zvjiTime Magic Planner:https://jillwright.ca/plannerMomentum Membership:https://jillwright.ca/momentum-membershipSubstack:https://energyandhours.substack.comChannel Your Genius (founded by Mellissa Seaman):https://channelyourgenius.comThis episode is an invitation to release rigid expectations and build a relationship with time that evolves as you do. If you’re feeling stuck, behind, or disconnected from your goals, it may not be a discipline problem, it may simply be a season shift.You’re allowed to pivot.Additional ResourcesFor more support, visit https://jillwright.ca or follow along on Instagram @energyandhours.Subscribe, rate, and review Energy + Hours... it truly helps the show grow.

What if you didn’t have to force your plans for the year, and instead learned how to read the energy before you decide?In this episode of Energy + Hours, Jill Wright introduces Omen Days, a Celtic tradition observed during the 12 days after Christmas (December 26–January 6), where each day represents a month of the coming year. Rather than rigid goal-setting or hustle-based planning, Omen Days invite you to observe patterns, symbols, dreams, and intuitive nudges to help you understand the energetic themes of the year ahead.Jill shares how she’s using Omen Days alongside numerology and the Wheel of Wisdom (from Melissa Seaman) to create an Energetic Year Map for 2026, and how you can use this same approach to decide when to rest, when to push, and when to make aligned decisions — without burnout.This episode is perfect for intuitive planners, neurodivergent thinkers, creatives, entrepreneurs, and anyone craving a softer, smarter way to work with time.⏳ Episode Breakdown & Timestamps00:00 – Why this episode is landing right now Jill shares why releasing this on Christmas feels intentional — and why rest is part of the work.00:43 – What are Omen Days? An introduction to the Celtic tradition observed during the 12 days after Christmas.01:36 – How the 12 days map to the 12 months Each day corresponds to a month of the coming year (Dec 26 = January, Dec 27 = February, etc.).02:12 – How messages show up (and why there’s no “right” way) Dreams, animals, music, nature, feelings, patterns — intuition speaks differently to everyone.03:02 – How Jill is using Omen Days for 2026 planning Blending the Wheel of Wisdom, numerology, and intuitive observations into a collective energetic roadmap.04:14 – Planning without pushing Learning when to rest, when to act, and how to stop forcing decisions against the energy.05:01 – How to practice Omen Days yourself Setting intentions, paying attention, journaling, and noticing what stands out.06:40 – Interpreting patterns (not overthinking symbols) Why meaning emerges over time — and why nothing has to “make sense” right away.07:06 – Optional intuitive tools Tarot, meditation, walks, baths, or simply moving through your day with awareness.08:11 – Comparing your personal insights with collective energy How the free masterclass helps you layer intuition with numerology and timing.09:03 – Strategic planning with a “woo lens” Using energy, time management style, and personal goals to build a realistic roadmap.10:25 – What’s coming next inside Energy + Hours Substack, monthly energy insights, live calls, and replay-friendly learning.12:28 – Invitation to explore Omen Days + the free workshop Why this work is for anyone feeling called to align their calendar with natural rhythms.🌿 Who This Episode Is For • Intuitive women who want structure without rigidity• Entrepreneurs & moms navigating energy, capacity, and timing• Neurodivergent planners who don’t thrive with traditional goal-setting• Anyone craving a calmer, more aligned way to plan the year🔗 Mentioned in This Episode • The Energetics of 2026 Workshop • Energy and Hours on Substack Thanks for listening - be sure to subscribe so you never miss and episode and if you want more Jill follow along on IG @energyandhours or visit the website jillwright.ca

In this episode of Energy + Hours, Jill Wright shares a grounded, comforting take on winter solstice energy. While the holidays can be festive, they can also feel emotionally and energetically intense… and Jill normalizes that experience through a seasonal lens.Drawing from Mellissa Seaman’s Wheel of Wisdom, Jill explains why the “underworld” season often begins in the Fall (around October), and why modern life tends to push us into busyness at the exact time our bodies and nervous systems are craving rest, quiet, and reflection. Then she offers a reframe many of us need: even though winter is often associated with darkness, the Winter Solstice (Dec 21) marks the darkest day, and after that, we begin returning to the light.You’ll also hear Jill weave in ideas around Yule traditions, seasonal rituals, and simple practices to help you mark this shift with intention without turning it into another productivity project. This episode is your reminder that you don’t need clarity yet… you need restoration.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why this season can feel heavy, and why that’s normalWhat the Wheel of Wisdom teaches about the “underworld” season and cyclical timeThe surprising reframe: winter begins at the darkest point, then moves toward lightHow to set a simple, sustainable intention (without strict resolutions)Solstice rituals to support deep rest, introspection, and renewalWays to connect with nature and your own inner timing during the holidaysWinter Solstice + Yule Ritual IdeasTry one (or a few) of these gentle practices to honour the season:Light & Fire: light candles, sit by a fire, or burn a Yule log to honour the returning sunEvergreen décor: decorate with holly, ivy, pine, winter greens, and pineconesFeasting: enjoy warm, nourishing meals with the people you loveJournaling & reflection: review the past year, release what you’re done carrying, set an intentionNature connection: go for a solstice walk with the intention to notice a “lesson” or symbolPurification: sage your home, declutter, clear stagnant energy and old patternsCreative expression: music, art, writing, or poetry to reflect on what this year has meantReflection PromptsWhat changed in me over the last 12 months?What am I ready to release from the last season?What word or simple intention do I want to carry into this new season?Where do I need restoration: in my calendar, my relationships, my body, or my spirit?A gentle reminder from JillThis season isn’t about hustle, pressure, or “go go go.”It’s a season of renewal, a slow return of light, and a chance to rebuild your relationship with time in a more aligned way.Coming next weekJill returns on Christmas week with a new episode on Omen Days, a tradition she’s using to tune into the energy of 2026 in an intuitive, grounded way. LinksFollow along on Instagram: @energyandhoursWork with Jill: jillwright.caGet your Time Magic Seasonal Planner: jillwright.ca/plannerLearn from Mellissa Seaman: channelyourgenius.com

The holidays can be magical... and overwhelming — especially for parents juggling schedules, expectations, emotions, and endless to-dos. In this episode of Energy + Hours, Jill shares five simple, doable ways to bring more peace, presence, and spaciousness into the season so you can actually enjoy it rather than just survive it.These are the same tips Jill will be sharing in an upcoming local TV holiday segment, so you’re getting the inside scoop first.Whether you're navigating school concerts, family visits, sensory overload, or the pressure to “do it all,” this conversation will help you step into the holidays supported, grounded, and intentional.🧊 1. Set boundaries — with time, money & energyCreate limits that honour your capacity. You don’t have to say yes to everything just because it's December.💛 2. Practice brutal self-careNot bubble baths — the hard, necessary kind: sleep, food, saying no, getting help, choosing ease.📵 3. Cut the comparisonYour holiday doesn’t have to look like Instagram. More joy, less pressure.📅 4. Don’t overschedule yourself (or the kids)Leave space between events. Margin = sanity.🌿 5. Plan in white space + intentional restStillness is not wasted time. Slow down so you can soak up the moments that matter.Why This MattersYou deserve a holiday season that feels nourishing, not depleting. A season you remember — not one you recover from. These simple shifts can help you create more calm, presence, and connection this year — even if life is full and messy.Mentions & Links• Explore the Time Magic Planner — a seasonal system that supports energy + realistic planning• Join my email list for updates on the 2026 Substack launch + new quiz• Follow along on Instagram @energyandhoursA Little Holiday Note from Jill 🎄I may be taking a short podcast pause for the holidays — we’ll see!So if you don’t hear from me again before January…Have a beautiful, spacious, joy-filled season.Rest deep. Be present. Take what you need.Big things are coming in 2026 —new offers, the Substack, and a brand new quiz you’re going to love.Thank you for being here. Truly.

The holidays can be magical and they can be overwhelming as hell. Between school theme days, co-parenting logistics, pressure to create memories, social media comparison spirals, and the weight of everyone else’s expectations… it’s a lot.In today’s re-aired conversation from my Grow Like a Mother days, I’m joined by the incredible Jamie Glowacki, bestselling author and host of the Oh Crap Parenting podcast. Together, we dig into holiday burnout, boundaries, tech overwhelm, and what it really takes to create a calmer, more nourishing holiday season.Jamie shares powerful insights on how our phones hijack our dopamine (and her genius grayscale tip), why moms fall into comparison and guilt this time of year, and how to set boundaries around scheduling, traditions, gifts, and emotional labour.If the holidays tend to feel chaotic, draining, or full of pressure, this episode will help you slow down, stay grounded, and choose what actually matters.We explore:How social media fuels holiday comparison & burnoutJamie’s “grayscale phone” strategy to break the scrollBoundaries around co-parenting, scheduling & kid overloadSpending limits, gift pressure & trauma-based overshoppingSlow holiday traditions that support your nervous systemSaying no without guilt (and practicing boundaries safely)Nourishing yourself emotionally, physically & energeticallyConnect with Jamie:🎙️ Oh Crap Parenting wherever you listen to [email protected] on InstagramConnect with Jill:jillwright.ca@energyandhours on Instagram

Today, we’re diving into one of the most important concepts I’ve taught this season — the difference between rest and self-care.This idea came to me in the middle of a conference presentation for moms, and once I shared it, the response was so strong I knew it deserved its own podcast episode.If you’ve ever tried to “self-care your way out of burnout” and wondered why it didn’t work, this episode is going to feel like a lightbulb moment.We’ll explore:What rest actually is (and why it’s passive, nervous-system soothing, and foundational)What self-care actually is (and why it only works when you’re already regulated)How to know which one you really needThe “cup level” analogy that helps you decide your next best stepMy favorite tools: intuitive self-care and Time ConfettiHow to patch your energy leaks instead of endlessly bailing water out of a sinking canoeAnd where to start if you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or craving balanceThis is a quick, powerful episode designed to restore clarity so you can restore yourself.The real difference between rest and self-careWhy rest comes firstWhat to do when you feel the early signs of burnoutHow the 7 Types of Rest framework helps you identify what you’re truly missingWhy self-care “doesn’t work” when you’re depletedA new way to visualize your energy levelsPractical next steps for working moms, entrepreneurs, students, and neurodiverse brains🔗 Episode Mentions + Links7 Types of Rest Episode → https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/tired-you-might-be-resting-wrong/id1601675882?i=1000736551084 Sign up for the Energy + Hours Weekly Newsletter→ https://www.jillwright.caGrab your Time Magic Planner → https://www.jillwright.ca/plannerBook your Time Tune-Up (limited spots before year-end)→ https://www.jillwright.ca/tune-upSocial LinksInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/energyandhoursYouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@energyandhoursWebsite → https://www.jillwright.ca💬 Join the ConversationHow do you carve out rest and self-care?Is it easy? Tricky? Does one feel more accessible than the other?✨ If You Loved This EpisodeSend me a message or tag me on Instagram — I truly love hearing how you’re doing and supporting you in finding the pockets of time you need.Leave a rating or review — it helps other moms, entrepreneurs, and neurodiverse humans find the tools they need to protect their time and energy, too.

In this short, powerful bite-size episode of Energy + Hours, Jill breaks down the Four P’s of Time Management: a simple but transformational way to understand how to plan, prioritize, personalize, and approach productivity in a more aligned and sustainable wayWhether you’re a mom, a business owner, or simply feeling overwhelmed by everything on your plate, this episode gives you a clear, supportive starting point for managing your time without burning out.Inside the episode, Jill shares how to:✨ Create a plan that keeps you anchored instead of swept away by life✨ Prioritize what actually matters (especially when everything feels urgent)✨ Personalize your time management to fit your season, your energy, and your neurodiverse brain✨ Redefine productivity with rhythms, energy, and rest✨ Understand the difference between rest and self-care using Jill’s full-cup analogy✨ Build a toolbox of strategies that evolve with youWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode✨ Why planning is essential if you want to stop living in reaction mode✨ How to get clear on what comes FIRST (and why prioritization reduces overwhelm)✨ The role of self-knowledge and personalization in sustainable time management✨ How your natural energetic rhythms affect productivity✨ Jill’s full-cup model for understanding baseline vs. optimal energy✨ Why rest is not the same as self-care✨ The real reason burnout happens and how to prevent it✨ How to build a flexible toolbox of time and energy tools that grow with youRelated Episodes:✨ Thriving Through the Holiday Chaos with Jamie Glowacki⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/7nNr1tfXDDQMPmPYiX84Rc?si=HBQgYvJDQTuimDP0WpCWVQ✨ Tired? You Might Be Resting Wrong⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/4971JZdN7LkLFsRdO9usWf?si=zlLCW4XQR4WvOU4e3ZJ95Q✨ Eat Your Frog – The Simple Planning Hack That Actually Workshttps://open.spotify.com/episode/2dobBoHGTWNFNRw0D2ctrb?si=a77HTUFyRAOOZbmEMDt7mw✨ Behind the Magic - the Time Magic Framework https://open.spotify.com/episode/5iVRrQMcrR70J9Rtdq4fN5?si=aPp6GI60TcSPIjGn0qbHlwResources Mentioned✨ Take the Quiz: ⁠https://jillwright.ca/quiz⁠⁠ Get 3 personalized tools based on your planning + energy type.✨ The Time Magic™ Planner: https://jillwright.ca/planner Your go-to system for aligning your calendar with your values, your energy, and your life.✨ Join the email list: https://jill-wright.myflodesk.com/email-newsletter🕒 Timestamps00:00 — Welcome + Jamie Glowacki shoutout00:21 — Holiday burnout: linking Jamie’s episode00:37 — Today’s topic: The 4 P’s of Time Management01:03 — Why you need a simple framework01:16 — P #1: Planning (what, why, and how)02:15 — Planning gives you control02:32 — Weekly planning + the Time Magic Planner02:53 — P #2: Prioritizing03:14 — Why prioritizing eliminates paralysis03:44 — Prioritizing strategies: Eat Your Frog, Choose 3, values-based planning04:03 — The Eisenhower Matrix04:18 — P #3: Personalization04:46 — Why time management must be tailored to YOU05:11 — Seasons, strengths, support, and energetics05:33 — Start with the Time Management Style Quiz05:58 — Building your personalized toolbox06:10 — When tools stop working (and what to do next)06:35 — Time management for neurodiverse brains06:37 — P #4: Productivity07:17 — Your human design + natural energy rhythms07:30 — Peaks, sprints, and rest needs08:10 — Rest as a productivity tool08:45 — Rest vs. self-care + Jill’s full-cup analogy09:50 — The 7 types of rest10:19 — The podcast as a treasure trove of tools11:03 — Rest (bottom half of the cup)11:58 — Self-care (top of the cup)12:12 — Time confetti vs. intuitive self-care12:53 — Why productivity is misunderstood13:03 — The Time Magic™ Framework: Productivity, Self-Care, Rest13:30 — Recap of the four P’s14:20 — Final thoughts + how to support the podcast

In this episode of Energy + Hours, Jill dives deep into Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith’s 7 Types of Rest — an essential framework for anyone heading into the busy holiday season.If you’ve been feeling tired no matter how much you sleep, this conversation will show you why and how to restore your energy using rest beyond just sleep.You’ll also hear:A peek behind Jill’s prep for the MOMentum Conference in RocklandExciting updates on the Time Magic Planner (and how to get bulk or staff discounts!)What’s new from the latest Sip & Connect eventPractical tools to help you manage energy, time, and burnout before the holidays hit hard💤 The 7 Types of RestPhysical Rest – Sleep, naps, gentle movement, stretching, yogaMental Rest – Brain dumps, journaling, Pomodoro breaks, letting your brain switch offEmotional Rest – Authentic conversations, stopping people-pleasing, showing up as yourselfSensory Rest – Quiet, dark spaces, time off screens, guided meditationsCreative Rest – Space for inspiration through art, nature, hobbies, or stillnessSocial Rest – Time with energizing people (or time away from draining ones)Spiritual Rest – Prayer, meditation, gratitude, connection to purpose or higher self🧭 Resources MentionedTime Tune-Up Sessions: Personalized 1:1 sessions to help you build rest and energy into your calendar → Book your Time Tune-Up hereTime Magic Planner: Your seasonal system for energy-aligned productivity → Get your copy or bulk order hereMOMentum Conference (Rockland, ON): Learn more + get tickets hereDr. Saundra Dalton-Smith: Find her book Sacred Rest here🕒 Timestamps00:00 – Welcome + why rest is on Jill’s mind00:45 – The 3 pillars of the Time Magic Framework02:00 – Preview of the MOMentum Conference + planner updates03:00 – Sip & Connect recap04:00 – The 7 Types of Rest introduction 04:45 – 1️⃣ Physical Rest06:00 – 2️⃣ Mental Rest (and how to brain-dump your overwhelm)08:00 – 3️⃣ Emotional Rest09:00 – 4️⃣ Sensory Rest (Jill’s tips for moms and ADHD-friendly resets)10:45 – 5️⃣ Creative Rest (and why ideas hit in the shower)12:15 – 6️⃣ Social Rest (and how to choose energizing connections)14:50 – 7️⃣ Spiritual Rest (and Mellissa Seaman’s “Three Breaths” ritual)17:00 – Recap of all 7 types17:15 – How to prepare your energy for the holiday “marathon”18:00 – Invitation to book a Time Tune-Up or grab your Time Magic Planner18:40 – Ripple effect: why sharing this episode matters🎧 Subscribe + ShareIf this episode helped you see rest differently, please follow, rate, or review the podcast. It helps more women hear these tools before burnout hits.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re working more hours just to keep up with your business, this conversation is for you. I’m re-airing a conversation I had in 2024 with Lauren Glynn, a systems, tech, and operations consultant who helps established women entrepreneurs work fewer hours and earn more without the chaos.Drawing on experience with Fortune 500s (think Apple, Whole Foods, Pfizer) and federal agencies, Lauren breaks down the exact places to simplify, what to automate, and how to set boundaries that protect your time and energy.In this episode, you’ll learn:The 3 must-have tools for a streamlined small business: an automation platform (e.g., Zapier), a true CRM for tracking leads, and an email system that talks to the rest of your stack.How to decide what to keep (and cut) from your tech—goodbye shiny-object overwhelm.Three productivity strategies that actually move revenue: prioritize what converts, streamline + automate, and protect your energy with clear boundaries.Real examples of automation that saves hours (onboarding, tagging buyers so they don’t get sales emails, session notes, and Slack access—hands off!).The hidden costs of inaction (dropped leads, manual busywork, zero bandwidth for strategy) and how to quantify them.A behind-the-scenes client case study: evolving from “fractional hand-holding” to high-value project work by planning backwards from the big goal.Listen to my episode on Lauren's Podcast:Why Time Management is the Key to Battling Burnout and Finding Balancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-time-management-is-the-key-to-battling-burnout/id1765990289?i=1000705673619About LaurenLauren helps entrepreneurs design scalable systems that increase margins and efficiency without compromising client experience. Get Lauren's Profit Optimization Kickstart Session - https://laurenglynn.com/profitInstagram:  @laurengconsultingLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenglynnConnect with JillWebsite: ⁠https://www.jillwright.ca⁠Time Magic Planner: ⁠https://www.jillwright.ca/planner⁠Book: Happy Healthy Wealthy and Wise ⁠https://www.jillwright.ca/book⁠Quiz: ⁠https://www.jillwright.ca/quizKeywordswomen entrepreneurs, systems, automation, CRM, Zapier, Dubsado, MailerLite, onboarding, operations, time management, boundaries, work-life balance, reduce overwhelm, small business efficiency, energy management, tech stack audit, lead tracking, profit optimization

In this solo episode, Jill Wright, Time Management Expert and creator of the Time Magic™ Planner, shares her Top 10 ADHD-friendly time management strategies - the same ones she just presented on live TV for ADHD Awareness Month. Whether you struggle with time blindness, procrastination, or that “everything is important” spiral, Jill’s neuroscience-backed tips will help you reclaim your focus, reduce stress, and make time feel manageable again.You’ll hear why traditional productivity systems often fail ADHD brains, and how simple, tangible shifts, like brain dumping, timing yourself, gamifying tasks, and building in buffer time, can completely change your daily flow.In this episode you will learn✅ The 10 ADHD-friendly time management tools that actually work (and how to use them)✅ Why analog clocks and playlists can retrain your brain’s sense of time✅ How to use body doubling and co-working to stay focused and finish tasks✅ A simple weekly planning method to match your real energy and capacity✅ The “Swiss Cheese” strategy for breaking big projects into bite-sized wins✅ Why adding fun, novelty, and joy boosts motivation and productivity✅ How to personalize your system with Jill’s free Time Management Style QuizResources🧭 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

Late diagnosis, time blindness, and the shame spiral - oh my. In this practical, compassionate conversation, I sits down with Laura Webb (Learning Beyond Letters) to unpack ADHD in women and share simple, science-informed tools you can use today. From body doubling and co-working to “radical brain acceptance,” three-week routine cycles, and sensory resets, this one delivers action over overwhelm. What you’ll learnWhy so many women are being diagnosed in their 30s–50s, and how ADHD often looks different in girls/women (more inattentive, less “disruptive”).“Radical brain acceptance”: dropping the shame and working with your wiring.Body doubling/co-working: why it jump-starts task inertia (and how to DIY it).The 3-week routine cycle: keep routines, prevent rebellion by changing them on a schedule.Habit stacking that actually sticks (vitamins by the coffee maker, AM/PM baskets).A gentler sleep cue: use a lamp timer to trigger wind-down without harsh alarms.Planning for a “nebulous” schedule: brain dump → split personal vs. professional → color-block your calendar with a prioritized micro-list for each block.Accountability that doesn’t trigger shame (and the “email yourself” self-check hack).Overstimulation resets: Loop earplugs or headphones, 3–5 deep nasal breaths, 10-minute weighted/eye-mask reset, and the ice-pack on the sternum (vagus-soothing) trick.Dyslexia–ADHD comorbidity is common, and many tools help both.Guest BioLaura is a dyslexia specialist and educational therapist (Learning Beyond Letters) who later received her own adult diagnoses of dyslexia and ADHD. She supports neurodivergent kids, teens, and adults, and hosts “Squirrel Club,” a weekly body-doubling work block for women.Website: https://www. learningbeyondletters.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/learningbeyondlettersResources mentionedMomentum Membership https://jillwright.ca/momentum-membership“Squirrel Club” = guided work blocks with breaks + gentle tips.Squirrel Club is FREE now on Mondays at noon Central time. Then there is the option to add on materials (an entire google drive of access), automated reminders and/or coaching sessions. Facebook Event Link for Squirrel Club - https://fb.me/e/6cmI2EF8Uhttps://www.learningbeyondletters.com/post/body-doubling-how-to-give-the-gift-of-presenceNew email [email protected] with JillWebsite: ⁠https://www.jillwright.ca⁠Time Magic Planner: ⁠https://www.jillwright.ca/planner⁠Book: Happy Healthy Wealthy and Wise ⁠https://www.jillwright.ca/book⁠Quiz: ⁠https://www.jillwright.ca/quizKeywords/SEO tagsADHD in women, late ADHD diagnosis, moms with ADHD, body doubling, time blindness, routine hacks, co-working, executive function, dyslexia and ADHD, nervous system regulation, time management for neurodivergent brains, habit stacking, vagus nerve reset

In this re-air, Jill sits down with Sarah Parise, a strength, energy, and self-care coach for moms, to break down the 2% Method: a realistic approach to energy and well-being that takes just 28 minutes a day. You’ll learn how to use micro-movement, easy meal prep, and compassionate mindset shifts to build consistency without burnout. This conversation aligns perfectly with the show’s rebrand to Energy + Hours - where time management meets energy alignment.You’ll Learn How To …✅ Shift from time management to energy alignment✅ Use the 2 % Method to restore energy with tiny, doable actions✅ Spot and use “time confetti” moments for quick energy resets✅ Plan meals that fuel instead of deplete✅ Adopt a flexible weekly rhythm that honors real life✅ Reset your energy after illness, travel, or burnoutKey Ideas on Energy ManagementMicro-movement = micro-charge: Small bursts of movement circulate energy faster than long, exhausting workouts.Food as frequency: Simple, colorful meals stabilize your physical energy so your mental energy can focus.Mindset = maintenance: Self-talk determines whether energy is spent or replenished.Timestamps (approx.)00 : 00 Why this re-air fits Energy + Hours05 : 30 What the 2 % Method really means08 : 40 Energy bursts through “time confetti”12 : 45 Fuel vs fatigue foods + simple meal prep20 : 45 The mindset that protects your energy23 : 40 Quick resets + grace through busy seasons27 : 50 Where to find Sarah + free wellness toolsConnect With Sarah:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatdaysbysarah  Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/timeoutformoms  Website: www.greatdaysbysarah.comSeven Day Energy Boost: ⁠https://pages.sarahparise.com/7dayenergyboost⁠ Connect with JillWebsite: ⁠https://www.jillwright.ca⁠Time Magic Planner: ⁠https://www.jillwright.ca/planner⁠Book: Happy Healthy Wealthy and Wise ⁠https://www.jillwright.ca/book⁠Quiz: ⁠https://www.jillwright.ca/quizIf this resonatedFollow/subscribe so you catch the Energy + Hours rebrand dropShare this episode with a mom friend who’s ready for a resetTag me on IG @energyandhours and tell me your favorite 2% habitWork with JillTime Tune-Up: a focused session to untangle your week and align your energy + hours — https://www.jillwright.ca/tune-upSpeaking & workshops for teams: Burnout prevention + time & energy management — https://www.jillwright.ca/corporateKeywordsmoms energy, 2% method, busy mom self-care, time confetti, micro workouts for moms, simple meal prep for families, burnout recovery for moms, time and energy management, Energy + Hours

Today I get to unveil the new branding of the Grow Like a Mother podcast: Energy + Hours!!It's the same me, but I felt like a rebrand was needed to really align with the direction the podcast has been headed in, which is sharing time and energy management tips!So today we talk about Spoon Theory as a framework for understanding and managing personal energy. As usual I have my own "take" on the idea, and I'm excited to share it with you in today's episode.Sneak Peak:- The Rebrand: Grow Like a Mother → Energy and Hours- Time Magic Framework + Tools- The Spoon Theory Reimagined- Energy Awareness and Renewal- Personalized Time and Energy ManagementConnect!Tune in and if you want to connect you can find me at https://www.jillwright.ca, or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/energyandhoursKeywordstime and energy managementenergy management tipsSpoon Theory explainedpersonalized time managementtime management for momsneurodiverse productivitynonlinear lifestylework life balance for womenmanaging burnout and energymindful productivity

Today, we revisit a powerful conversation with Rachel Newman, now my co-host of the Moms Matter Summit, on time stewardship, the MomME mindset, and simple habits that help busy moms prioritize themselves without guilt. Learn the evening impact journaling practice, 10-minute joy boosters, “leave the four walls” resets, and how to build a village that actually supports you.We're covering:Time Stewardship vs. Time Management: how to focus on impact, not just tasksThe MomME Concept: honoring you (the woman beyond the mom) while you’re in motherhoodMicro-habits that stick: 10-minute joy practices, move-your-body moments, and the “leave the four walls” resetMindset shifts that last: evening impact journaling and how tiny steps create big changeBuilding your village: why quality of support beats quantity and how to find (or form) your circleAbout RachelRachel is a bestselling author and life coach who champions time stewardship and the MomME mindset, empowering moms to prioritize themselves, build supportive communities, and thrive in the beautiful chaos of family and work life.Connect with RachelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.rachel.newman Website: https://stan.store/therachelnewmanRachel’s book: MomME: A Mom’s Guide to Saying Goodbye to Overwhelm, Prioritizing Yourself, and Enjoying Motherhood Connect with JillWebsite: https://www.jillwright.caTime Magic Planner: https://www.jillwright.ca/plannerBook: Happy Healthy Wealthy and Wise https://www.jillwright.ca/bookQuiz: https://www.jillwright.ca/quiztime stewardship for moms, time management for moms, prioritize yourself motherhood, MomME mindset, mom habits that stick, motherhood and business, build your village moms, mom burnout recovery, evening impact journaling, micro habits for busy moms

In this episode of the Grow Like a Mother Podcast, Jill Wright explores the wisdom of the Fall Equinox and how seasonal rhythms can help us find balance, let go, and align our schedules with what really matters. As the days shorten and the light balances with the dark, we’re invited to pause, reset, and shift how we manage our time, energy, and productivity.If you’ve been feeling busy, overwhelmed, or guilty about slowing down, this conversation offers both inspiration and practical tools. Jill shares insights from nature, simple seasonal rituals, and gentle reminders that rest is productive.Talked about in today's episode:✅ What the Fall Equinox teaches us about balance, reflection, and letting go✅ How to take time cues from nature to guide your own rhythms✅ Why preparing for rest can feel busy, and how to reframe it with compassion✅ Simple autumn rituals: nature walks, home energy clearing, symbolic tokens, and affirmationsTime Stamps:00:02 – Starting the conversation after the Fall Equinox00:29 – Permission to slow down and find balance in a busy season00:52 – Wisdom from trees and animals: shedding, preparing, adapting02:22 – Honoring traditional wisdom + living in rhythm with the seasons and moon05:47 – The Fall Equinox explained: balance, reflection, and letting go07:58 – Seasonal practices: nature walks, home energy clearing, and symbolic rituals13:24 – Working with fall’s energy to create ease, abundance, and clarityResources & Next StepsTake the Productivity Persona Quiz → jillwright.ca/quizExplore the Time Magic Planner → jillwright.ca/plannerFollow Jill on Instagram → @growlikeamother🍂 The Fall Equinox is your seasonal reminder to reset, not by doing more, but by doing less with greater intention. Rest, reflection, and rhythm are not luxuries. They are the foundation of sustainable growth.

In this short and powerful solo episode, Time Management Expert Jill Wright explores how Human Design can reshape the way you approach your calendar, productivity, and daily life. Instead of cramming yourself into rigid systems, Jill explains how understanding your energy type can free you from guilt, reduce burnout, and help you manage time in a way that feels sustainable.Jill shares her own discovery of being a Manifestor and how that changed her relationship with time, recognizing the importance of bursts of creative energy, balanced with intentional rest. She also introduces the five energy types in Human Design, why knowing your type matters, and how it can serve as a lens for creating schedules that truly fit who you are.Whether you’re a Generator with consistent energy, a Projector who thrives with rest, or a Manifestor designed to lead and initiate, this episode will inspire you to think differently about time management and productivity. Jill emphasizes the importance of personalizing your time management style,using tools like her Productivity Persona Quiz, to find strategies that work with your natural rhythms instead of against them.If you’ve ever felt like traditional productivity hacks don’t stick, this episode will give you a new, aligned perspective on time, energy, and balance.We Talk About✨ What Human Design is and how it connects to time management✨ The five Human Design energy types and their impact on productivity✨ Jill’s experience as a Manifestor and how it shaped her calendar✨ Why cycles of creative energy and rest are essential for sustainability✨ The value of personalized time management strategies over one-size-fits-all systems✨ How tools like the Productivity Persona Quiz can help uncover your unique styleResources & Links✨ Take the free Productivity Persona Quiz: https://jillwright.ca/quiz🌐 Learn more at www.jillwright.ca

When the school year kicks off, it’s not just your kids’ schedules that change, your entire life shifts too. In this episode of the Grow Like a Mother Podcast, Jill Wright shares how to navigate seasonal transitions with intention, use the Eisenhower Matrix to prioritize effectively, and embrace rest as a secret productivity tool.If you’ve been feeling the chaos of drop-offs, dinner rushes, and overflowing to-do lists, this conversation will help you create space, clarity, and flow this season.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why back-to-school chaos throws off family rhythmsA mindset shift that reduces overwhelm instantlyHow the Eisenhower Matrix helps you prioritize tasks with easeTips for delegating and scheduling tasks that don’t need your attentionWhy slowing down and resting actually make you more productiveTimestamps:02:41 – Why the Eisenhower Matrix is a powerful prioritization tool04:42 – Seasonal transitions: what worked last season may not work now06:47 – Navigating busy seasons without burning out8:47 – Rest as a productivity tool: carving out micro-moments of calm10:48 – Visual prioritization: using the Eisenhower Matrix on your to-do list12:50 – Two key questions to ask for each task (urgent vs. important)15:08 – Scheduling non-urgent but important tasks + self-care caveat17:13 – Delegation in action: chores, kids, and household balance21:25 – Encouragement to reframe productivity with intention23:00 – Reminder to embrace rest as a power-upResources Mentioned in This Episode:Time Magic Planner – A system to align your routines with your seasonSubscribe to Jill’s Newsletter – Weekly tips & strategies in your inboxSubscribe & Review:If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow mom who could use this message. Your support helps the podcast reach more women like you!Follow Jill Wright:🌐 Website: ⁠www.jillwright.ca⁠📱 Instagram: ⁠@growlikeamother

What does it mean to build a business,and a life, around care? Not just for others, but for yourself?In this episode, I’m joined by Emily Condle, founder of Sage HeadSpa, clinical esthetician, and mom of two. Emily shares her deeply intentional approach to entrepreneurship, wellness, and self-care, and how burnout led her to reimagine the beauty industry from the inside out.We go deep on the realities of leading and nurturing at the same time, protecting your energy, and honoring what your body and business need from you in different seasons. You’ll leave this conversation with practical ways to tune in to your nervous system, protect your peace, and create sustainable success on your own terms.In this episode The burnout that sparked Emily’s journey to creating Sage HeadSpaHow she’s redefining what self-care looks like (hint: it’s not always bubble baths)Boundaries, ambition, and learning to lead without leaking energyScalp health, nervous system regulation, and building rituals that truly nourishWhy intentionality, not perfection, is the key to sustainable successParenting, partnering, and putting yourself back on the listTimestamps:00:00:07 – Meet Emily and the intention behind today’s conversation00:00:32 – Boundaries, ambition, and the evolution of self-care00:01:06 – What inspired Emily to build something new after burnout00:02:12 – How COVID clarified her values and ignited her business vision00:14:40 – Managing the invisible load: laundry, marketing, and making it work00:21:00 – Where to find Sage HeadSpa and connect with EmilyAbout Emily:Emily Condle is the founder of Sage HeadSpa and a seasoned clinical esthetician with over a decade of experience in the beauty and wellness industry. Since beginning her career in 2011, Emily has been committed to staying on the cutting edge of scalp and skin care. Her passion for innovation and results-driven treatments led her to create Sage HeadSpa—a sanctuary that blends modern science with Japanese-inspired relaxation techniques to deliver transformative care.As a mother of two and the visionary force behind Sage, Emily is dedicated to offering clients the most advanced equipment and high-performing products on the market. “Our goal is to stay innovative by constantly researching and introducing the best equipment and products into our headspa,” she says. Under her leadership, Sage HeadSpa is setting a new standard in scalp and skin rejuvenation, with a mission to redefine what self-care looks like in today’s fast-paced world.Connect with Emily:https://thesageheadspa.comhttps://www.instagram.com/sageheadspaSubscribe & Review:If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow mom who could use this message. Your support helps the podcast reach more women like you!Follow Jill Wright:🌐 Website: www.jillwright.ca📱 Instagram: @growlikeamother

This week on the Grow Like a Mother podcast, I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes tour of the small but mighty details that can completely change how your week flows, especially if you’ve struggled to make weekly planning or time management actually work for you.Whether you’re brand new to intentional planning or already have your system in place, this episode will help you discover:✨ The “magic touches” — like creating a simple brain dump page — that make weekly planning feel lighter and more intentional✨ How spotting and scheduling your glimmers (those small, joy-filled moments) can transform your time management✨ Why the best weekly planning systems focus on creating space in your life, not just adding more tasks to your list✨ How these tools fit into the Time Magic™ Framework so you can craft a life that feels balanced and fulfillingIf you’ve ever wondered how to set up a weekly planning routine that supports your real life — one that works for ADHD brains, busy moms, and big-picture thinkers — this conversation will give you the insight and encouragement you need to make it stick.📘 Learn more about the Time Magic™ Framework: jillwright.ca/planner📸 Follow me on Instagram: @growlikeamotherKeywords: weekly planning, time management tips, ADHD-friendly planning, brain dump method, finding glimmers, how to plan your week, productivity tips for moms, intentional living, planner setup

What if the biggest business of your life started in your backyard, with a paintbrush in one hand and a baby bump in the other? That’s exactly how Juliana VanLaanen launched 2MamaBees, a now multi-million-dollar, award-winning company designing eco-friendly children’s playhouses. In this episode, Juliana shares the raw, behind-the-scenes story of building a national brand while navigating pregnancy, burnout, and bold pivots. We get into the real talk about scaling fast, saying yes to risk, and why moms are secretly the best CEOs. If you’ve ever questioned if you can grow a dream while raising tiny humans, this one will light a fire under you.We talk about:How a side hustle to help a friend reignite her purpose turned into a multimillion-dollar companyThe reality of working 14-hour days in a warehouse,while 9 months pregnantWhy saying “yes” (and sometimes failing) was the key to growthLessons learned from manufacturing overseas during COVID (and the pivot that saved their business)How Juliana juggles multiple companies, a full family life, and still follows her intuitionWhy resilience, not perfection, is what builds a sustainable businessTimestamps:3:00 – The personal story behind starting 2MamaBees and their unexpected Etsy success6:45 – Saying yes, taking risks, and why failure builds resilience10:24 – How COVID completely shifted their business model and saved them in the long run14:35 – Pregnant, in the warehouse, and running a startup while raising toddlers18:50 – Why entrepreneurship gave Juliana the flexibility to support her neurodivergent child21:12 – Managing multiple businesses with intuition, alignment, and boundariesAbout Juliana:Juliana VanLaanen is the Co-Founder and CEO of 2MamaBees, a multi-award-winning company specializing in eco-friendly, high-quality children’s playhouses and outdoor products. Since launching in 2021, she has led the brand to national retail partnerships and over $4 million in sales. Juliana is also the founder of BZWork, a virtual assistant and BPO company, and manages a portfolio of high-end Airbnb properties. As a mother of three, she is passionate about building purposeful businesses while empowering women to grow with both grit and grace.Connect with Juliana:https://www.facebook.com/2mamabeeshttps://www.instagram.com/2mamabeeshttps://www.youtube.com/@2mamabeeshttps://www.pinterest.com/2mamabeesinchttps://www.linkedin.com/company/2mamabees-inc https://www.tiktok.com/@2mamabees Resources Mentioned: 10% Off All 2MamaBees Products 👉 Shop at www.2mamabees.com and use the code MOTHERHOOD10 at checkout.Subscribe & Review:If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow mom who could use this message. Your support helps the podcast reach more women like you!Follow Jill Wright:🌐 Website: www.jillwright.ca📱 Instagram: @growlikeamother 

If you’ve got ADHD — officially diagnosed or self-identified— and you’ve been feeling like you should have time management figured out by now, but somehow never quite master it… this episode is for you.It’s not because you’re lazy, broken, or bad at adulting.It’s because the tools you’ve been given probably weren’t designed for your brain. ADHD brains experience time differently — which means the overwhelm, time blindness, and “everything is urgent” spiral can leave you feeling liketime is slipping through your fingers.I don’t have ADHD myself, but after working with so manyincredible women who do, I dove into the research, listened to my clients, and experimented until I found a collection of tools that actually work — even on the busiest, most distracted, kid-chaos-filled days. That’s how my ADHD Time Toolkit (and the ADHD-friendly features of the Time Magic™ Planner) was born.In this episode, I’m sharing:Why most planners and time management systems fail ADHD brains (and what works instead)The exact ADHD-friendly features I built into the Time Magic™ Planner — and how to use themReal client stories that will make you feel seenMy top time tips for ADHD brains, including how to set timers that actually help you leave on timeQuick-start motivation tricks for the days when you just can’t get goingIf you’re ready to stop fighting your brain and startworking with it, this conversation is your permission slip to do time your way.Links & Resources:🗓 Grab your Time Magic™ Planner → https://www.jillwright.ca/planner💬Join the Momentum Membership for ADHD-friendly accountability + coaching→ https://www.jillwright.ca/momentum-membership📥Download my Top 10 ADHD Time Tips (free) → https://www.jillwright.ca/adhd🎧Related Episode: Time Confetti: My #1 Productivity Hack That’s Not Really aHack → https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/time-confetti-my-1-productivity-hack-thats-not-really-a-hack/id1601675882?i=1000720843960🎧 Related Episode: Behindthe Magic  → https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/behind-the-magic/id1601675882?i=1000718769925

Today’s episode is a pinch-me moment.If you’ve ever heard me talk about “time confetti” then you’ve already felt the ripple effect of today’s guest, Brigid Schulte. She coined that term. She gave language to the overwhelm so many of us live with every day.Before I became a time management expert, I was a burned-out mom juggling everything and feeling like I was failing in every direction. Then I read Brigid’s book Overwhelmed, and everything clicked. I felt seen. I felt less alone. And for the first time, I realized the problem wasn’t me - it was the culture we’re living in.In this episode, Brigid and I dive deep into:The origin of “time confetti” and why your day feels so fragmentedWhy burnout isn’t your fault and why bubble baths aren’t the solutionHow care work (especially motherhood) is undervalued and invisibilizedThe difference between personal burnout and systemic exhaustionWhy we need to redefine “work” to include caregiving and communityHow both individuals and leaders can start changing the systemBrigid is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, the founding director of the Better Life Lab, and author of two groundbreaking books: Overwhelmed and Overwork. She’s spent decades researching time, gender, and culture and what it really takes to live a meaningful life.If you’ve ever asked yourself “why does this all feel so hard?” this conversation will help you understand why, and what’s possible when we stop blaming ourselves and start changing the narrative.Timestamps:00:01:00 – Jill introduces Brigid and the impact of her work00:02:00 – Why Brigid wrote her new book Overwork00:04:00 – The outdated norms around “ideal workers”00:06:30 – Redefining “work” to include caregiving and community00:09:45 – The real root of burnout: systems, not just self-care00:15:00 – Stories of real change agents transforming the culture of workAbout Brigid ShulteBrigid Schulte works at the intersection of personal transformation and systems change to ensure that all people have the opportunity to life a rich, full and wholehearted life. She’s an award-winning journalist, think tank program director, keynote speaker and author of Over Work: Transforming the Daily Grind in the Quest for a Better Life and the New York Times bestselling book on time pressure, gender and modern life, Overwhelmed: Work, Love & Play when No One has the Time. She was an award-winning journalist for The Washington Post and The Washington Post Magazine and was part of the team that won the 2008 Pulitzer Prize. She serves as the director of the Better Life Lab at New America, using the power of story to reimagine better work, family, gender, and care. She hosts the Better Life Lab podcast on Slate. Her work has appeared in numerous publications, including the New York Times, the Atlantic, Harvard Business Review, the Financial Times, the Guardian, Time, Slate, U.S. News & World Report, New York Magazine, Fast Company, CNN, and many others. She is a frequent television, radio and podcast guest and has been quoted in numerous media outlets.Connect with Brigid:https://www.brigidschulte.comhttps://www.newamerica.org/better-life-labResources Mentioned: Overwhelmed: Work, Love, and Play When No One Has Time - https://www.brigidschulte.com/overwhelmed Over Work: Transforming the Daily Grind in the Quest for a Better Life - https://www.brigidschulte.com/overwork Subscribe & Review:If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow mom who could use this message. Your support helps the podcast reach more women like you!Follow Jill Wright:🌐 Website: www.jillwright.ca📱 Instagram: @growlikeamother

If your day feels like it’s been chopped into a million tiny pieces, you’re not alone.In this solo episode, I’m breaking down the concept of Time Confetti: what it is, how I use it, and why it’s actually one of the most powerful (and overlooked) tools in my Time Magic™ framework.This kicks off a new mini-series where I walk you through the foundational tools behind the Time Magic™ Planner. Today’s topic is one of the most game-changing for moms, creatives, entrepreneurs, and anyone managing a lot.You’ll learn:⏰ What Time Confetti actually is (and why it’s not your enemy)→ 00:00:17: The chaotic blur of micro-moments explained→ 00:00:40: Why this is a core part of the Time Magic™ Planner📚 The books that changed everything for me→ 00:01:44: Discovering Overwhelmed by Brigid Schulte→ 00:02:12: Time value insights from Ashley Whillans🧠 Why modern moms technically have more time but don’t feel it→ 00:03:34: The hidden cost of convenience and fragmented time📝 My exact 4-step method for using Time Confetti intentionally→ 00:05:04: Step 1: Awareness→ 00:07:02: Examples of quick admin tasks→ 00:09:19: Using your Confetti List for personal growth💡 Why this method works so well for ADHD brains, business owners, and overwhelmed moms→ 00:10:06: Why Time Confetti fits neurodivergent and multifaceted lives→ 00:14:15: The power of micro-moments for regulation, momentum, and progress✨ PLUS: Next week, I’m joined by Brigid Schulte, the woman who coined the term Time Confetti! Be sure to hit follow so you don’t miss that convo.Resources🧭 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

This week on the Grow Like a Mother podcast, I’m joined by Rashi Kakkar, a global leadership expert, former management consultant, and founder of the Decks & Diapers newsletter, for a powerful conversation about what happens when the life you’ve built on paper doesn’t match the one you’re actually living.Rashi shares how she realized that chasing traditional success left her burned out, misaligned, and disconnected from what truly mattered and how she found the courage to pivot, own her story, and lead with authenticity. We talk about ambition, motherhood, identity, and what it means to stop performing and start living.We talk about:The moment she realized success ≠ happinessWhy she turned down a major promotion to explore joy and curiosityThe truth about working motherhood (and why she’s not hiding it anymore)How Decks & Diapers became a community lifeline during the pandemicLeading with empathy in male-dominated spacesThe difference between glass balls and plastic onesTimestamps: 3:20 – “I always confused success with achievement… which was happiness, right?” 6:10 – When she realized getting the promotion wouldn’t actually make her happy 9:45 – “You can have it all… just not all at once.” 12:00 – Rashi shares the ‘glass vs plastic balls’ metaphor that changed how she prioritizes 16:50 – The origin story of Decks & Diapers and building what she couldn’t find 22:30 – “Being a mom is a feature, not a bug”—why she proudly claims motherhood at workAbout Rashi:As a former consultant, Rashi has advised Fortune 100 clients on complex strategic, operational, and organizational challenges. She has led digital transformations, enhanced organizational effectiveness, and redesigned operating models. Outside of work, Rashi enjoys writing, she authors a bi-weekly newsletter and has published 80+ opinion pieces in leading global publications. She is an avid golfer, a former varsity tennis player, and a newly minted pickleball enthusiast. She is mom to a 5 year old daughter and resides in the Greater Toronto Area with her husband and their mini goldendoodle, Bruce!Disclaimer: All views expressed are Rashi’s own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organization she may be associated with.Connect with Rashi: https://linktr.ee/RASHI.KAKKARResources Mentioned: Decks and Diapers Substack: https://decksanddiapers.substack.comSubscribe & Review:If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow mom who could use this message. Your support helps the podcast reach more women like you!Follow Jill Wright:🌐 Website: www.jillwright.ca📱 Instagram: @growlikeamother

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

Today's episode is a little different! I'm reading you the extended introduction to the Time Magic™ Planner, so you can hear the story, the vision, and the purpose behind every page.If you've ever felt like traditional planners just don’t work for your life, or your brain,this one’s for you.In this special reading, I’m sharing:✨ Why most planners fall short for neurodivergent and creative minds✨ The real reason structure and flow need to coexist✨ What makes this planner different (and why it’s not just about to-dos)✨ How to use it without guilt, pressure, or perfectionismWhether you're already holding your copy or just curious to learn more, this episode will help you understand how the Time Magic™ Planner can support you in creating rhythms that actually fit your life.📘 Ready to grab your copy?Head to jillwright.ca/planner to learn more and order now.BONUS: There’s also a brand-new YouTube playlist with videos to guide you through all the tools and pages in the planner, including a guided Life Wheel meditation, real-life example pages, and a full walkthrough. Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkdvDaH7waaqlv6-ae4wS2ba--vvnlJ73🛠️ Tools & LinksGet the Time Magic™ Planner → jillwright.ca/plannerWatch the companion videos on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkdvDaH7waaqlv6-ae4wS2ba--vvnlJ73 Take the free Time Management Style Quiz → jillwright.ca/quizIf this episode resonated, share it with a friend who’s always juggling a million things and deserves a planning system that actually fits them.💬 Let’s Connect:Tag me on Instagram @energyandhours with your biggest takeaway or a photo of your planner in action!

If your days feel like a blur of tasks, to-dos, and mental juggling, and you still end up wondering where your time went, this episode is your reset.Today I sat down with Courtney Cecil, Fortune 50 culture leader and founder of the Working Moms Movement, to unpack why so many moms feel behind even when they're “getting stuff done.”From the invisible mental load to the pressure to do it all, Courtney breaks down what’s actually going on and how to shift into a more grounded, empowered approach to time.We talked about:Why your to-do list might be sabotaging your peace of mindThe difference between a “to-do list,” a “wish list,” and a “let-go list”How to stop writing down things you don’t even need to doWhat “time abundance” really looks like, and how to claim itWhether you’re deep in the mom hustle or just looking for a better way to manage your energy, this episode will leave you feeling seen, supported, and more in control.About Courtney Cecil:Courtney Cecil – founder of Working Moms Movement – helps working moms go from stretched thin and stuck in their to-do list to in control and fully present for what matters at work, at home, and in their own lives. Through her proven system, she guides you from constantly juggling your to-do lists and mental load, to confidently owning your time and showing up for what matters most.She is also a speaker, published author, podcast host of The Life Management System for Working Moms, and serves as Head of Culture at a Fortune 50. She studied Industrial and Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech, is a proud wife and mom, and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.Connect with Courtney:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsmovement Website: https://workingmomsmovement.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneyca  Resources Mentioned:FREE GUIDE: Reclaim Your Week by Simplifying Your To-Do List - https://www.workingmomsmovement.com/todo Subscribe & Review:If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow mom who could use this message. Your support helps the podcast reach more women like you!Follow Jill Wright:🌐 Website: www.jillwright.ca📱 Instagram: @growlikeamother

Today I’m joined by returning guest and international bestselling author Victoria L., as we celebrate the launch of her newest book, Chaos, Clarity, and Confidence: Finding YOU Again.Victoria opens up about the chaos that blindsided her in midlife, perimenopause, relationship shifts, identity unraveling, and how she navigated it all using a mix of nervous system work, spiritual grounding, and a whole lot of honesty. We talk about what it really looks like to fall apart and come home to yourself again - especially in a culture that never taught us what midlife actually feels like.Whether you're in the thick of hormonal changes, rethinking your role in the world, or simply feeling like life isn't as smooth as you were promised, it’s not just you. This conversation will make you feel seen, understood, and inspired to keep going.What we cover:Why so many women feel like they’re “losing it” in midlife, and why that’s not the whole storyVictoria’s personal experience with sudden weight gain, marriage strain, and identity lossThe cultural lie that midlife should be when things get “easier”How the Chaos to Confidence™ method helps women move from survival to clarityUsing food, meditation, and nervous system support as anchors during transformationThe real reason Victoria wrote this book, and why so many women have told her, “This is my story too.”About Victoria:Victoria L. is a #1 international best-selling author, midlife women’s strategist, and powerful manifestor who helps women rise from the chaos of midlife and step boldly into their most authentic, empowered selves. As the creator of the Chaos to Confidence™ method, she supports women navigating hormonal shifts, identity rediscovery, and life reinvention with a holistic blend of mindset work, emotional healing, and nervous system support. With over 25 years in the wellness world, Victoria’s approach combines hormone harmony, manifestation, and soul-level strategy to help women reclaim their clarity, confidence, and joy. She’s a firm believer that healing doesn’t have to be quiet—sometimes it looks like blasting heavy metal in the car with the windows down and screaming every word.Connect with Victoria:Website: www.chaosclarityandconfidence.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoria_lifestrategist Resources Mentioned:Buy the book - https://www.chaosclarityandconfidence.com 3 day Midlife Reset - https://stan.store/VICTORIALStrategist/p/reconnecting-with-you--3-day-midlife-resetSubscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow mom who could benefit from this conversation. Your support helps us grow and continue bringing you valuable content each week. Follow Jill Wright:Website:⁠ ⁠www.jillwright.ca⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠@growlikeamother⁠⁠

What if the blocks in your life around money, relationships, or even fertility aren’t actually yours?In this powerful conversation, Jill sits down with Kat Daou, an intuitive medium and Family Constellation Therapy facilitator, to explore how unhealed generational trauma can shape our present reality. Kat shares how inherited wounds from our lineage can manifest as emotional pain, self-doubt, or limiting patterns, and how we can start to unravel them.We talk about:What Family Constellation Therapy really is (and how it works)How ancestral trauma impacts your sense of worth, love, and successThe role of energetic and epigenetic inheritanceHow Kat combines mediumship with therapeutic practice to help people heal what they can’t nameWhether you're a cycle-breaker, a sensitive soul, or someone feeling stuck despite “doing the work,” this episode offers profound insight into reclaiming your power.About Kat Daou:Family Constellation Therapy Facilitator + Intuitive Medium, & host of the Heal With Kat Podcast, Kat helps people heal what they can't name — inherited pain, family wounds, and the fear that love isn't available to them. She supports cycle breakers in healing inherited patterns, reconnecting with themselves through their lineage, and stepping into their authentic power + freedom.Connect with Kat:Website: www.katdaou.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/kat_daouTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@healwithkatpodHeal With Kat Podcast available on Youtube, Spotify, & AppleResources Mentioned:Insight Timer Meditations:https://insig.ht/sZrz8vf5TTb?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=live_stream_shareSubscribe & Review:If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow mom who could use this message. Your support helps the podcast reach more women like you!Follow Jill Wright:🌐 Website: www.jillwright.ca📱 Instagram: @growlikeamother

What does it really look like to hold space for growth while juggling work, motherhood, and everything in between? In this powerful and honest conversation, I’m joined by Jadonna Keim - social-impact professional, podcast host, and builder of intentional spaces.Jadonna is the voice behind Jadonna, LIVE!, a weekly podcast that explores what it means to grow on purpose without pretending you’ve got it all together. As a full-time professional, married momma, and community nurturer, she shares how self-love, intention, and vulnerability shape her life and leadership.Together, we talk about: 💬 Why processing out loud is a powerful tool for growth 💬 How self-love can look different in every season 💬 The balancing act of building something meaningful while being present with your people 💬 Letting go of perfection and embracing "just trying your best"Whether you’re navigating motherhood, a creative business, or both, this one will leave you feeling seen.About Jadonna:Jadonna is a podcast host, social-impact professional, and builder of spaces where intention meets action -- she's a married momma, works full-time, hosts and produces a weekly podcast called: Jadonna, LIVE! and still tries to maintain close relationships with friends, family, and herself.Jadonna believes you can process out loud, ask betterquestions, and grow on purpose, without pretending you've got it all together.Connect with Jadonna:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jadonna_liveTiktok: jadonna_liveYouTube: Jadonna_LIVE!Website: jadonnalive.com Love the show? Share this episode with a friend, and leave a quick review on Apple or Spotify to help more moms grow with intention.Follow Jill Wright: 🌐 Website: www.jillwright.ca 📱 Instagram: @growlikeamother

If your days feel like a chaotic blend of client calls, snack requests, laundry piles, and forgotten to-do lists, this one’s for you. In this episode, I’m joined by coach Alyssa Wolff, a work-from-home mom of five who has cracked the code on creating a sustainable, joyful rhythm that supports both motherhood and business growth. She shares how to reclaim your time without the guilt, get focused without burning out, and actually make room for the things that light you up like journaling, movement, and even hobbies (yes, really).We talked about:Alyssa’s real-world definition of productivity (it’s not about doing more)How to declutter your calendar seasonally to create breathing roomThe time management mindset shift that helped her juggle five kids and a businessHow to navigate busy seasons in your business without dropping the parenting ballThe surprising power of breaks to supercharge your energy and focusAbout Alyssa:After having 5 kids in 10 years, Alyssa Wolff went looking for her next challenge and found it in online business. Now, she’s a “take your time back” coach helping work-from-home moms stop the burnout spiral and love their daily lives again. Her mission is to help moms scale their businesses while still having time to be present, playful, and peaceful at home.Connect with Alyssa: 📱 Instagram: @unbusyyourbestlifenow 🌐 Website: https://yourunbusylife.com 💼 LinkedIn: Alyssa Wolff 🎙️ Podcast: The Unbusy Mom 📘 Facebook: Unbusy Your Best Life NowResources Mentioned:🧠 Free Quiz – How many hours could YOU take back? Take the quiz hereSubscribe & Review:If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow mom who could use this message. Your support helps the podcast reach more women like you!Follow Jill Wright: 🌐 Website: www.jillwright.ca 📱 Instagram: @growlikeamother

Boundaries aren’t just about saying no, they’re about knowing yourself.Today Jill sits down with life coach and boundary expert Steph Koenig to explore a fresh, personality-driven approach to setting better boundaries - without the guilt. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, overcommitted, or unsure how to protect your time and energy without burning bridges, this one’s for you.Steph introduces her signature framework: The Four Boundary Confidence Types: The Explorer, The Architect, The Juggler, and The Trailblazer. You’ll learn how your personal style shapes the way you set (or struggle to set) boundaries, and how to shift from reactive to confident and clear.Whether you’re the go-to person for everything, someone who avoids conflict, or the type who sets boundaries then breaks them, this conversation will help you understand your patterns and start setting limits with confidence.We talked about:Why boundaries are essential for time and energy management—not just relationshipsThe 4 Boundary Confidence Types and how to identify your ownWhat each type needs most to evolve and avoid burnout trapsWhy boundary struggles aren’t a personal failure—they’re a pattern you can rewriteHow to start setting limits that actually feel goodAbout StephSteph Koenig is a life coach passionate about empowering women to reclaim their time, energy, and confidence through the art of healthy boundaries. A wife and mom of two, Steph brings nearly 30 years of experience navigating the complexities of balancing demanding careers and family life, and mentoring teams through similar challenges. She now shares her hard-earned strategies to help women move from feeling overwhelmed and overcommitted to feeling confident, in control, and free of guilt and burnout.Connect with Steph:https://www.stephkoenig.comhttps://www.facebook.com/stephkoenigcoachinghttps://www.instagram.com/stephkoenigcoachinghttps://www.theboundaryboost.comResources Mentioned:📝 Find your type and get personalized insights: stephkoenig.com/quizLove the show? Share this episode with a friend, and leave a quick review on Apple or Spotify to help more moms grow with intention.Follow Jill Wright: 🌐 Website: www.jillwright.ca 📱 Instagram: @growlikeamother