35: How We Manage Our Time (Or Don't)

In this episode, we take on the expert advice around time management and the sacredness of daily routines. Admittedly, this is an area where we are drowning in knowledge but short on wisdom. We know that this time of year store aisles are filled with yearly planners, organizers, habit trackers, and the like. For those of us feeling a little disorganized and overwhelmed it can be tempting to believe the answer lies in somebody else's "tried and true" approach. The reality is that what works for one person rarely works for everybody else, and that's ok. The point is to find what works for you.  We talk about the pros and cons of routines, and the struggles we have with rigidity and the implied need for perfectionism. We compare and contrast daily vs. weekly routines, and share thoughts on breaking days into segments instead of minutes. We also revisit the importance of knowing your values and your non-negotiables, and using them to define what a successful day (or week) looks like. Recognize that your values will be different than others, and those differences can lead to unique approaches for time management. And like always, we discuss the need to be gentle with yourselves and hold yourself with grace. It's not failure if you can't live up to other people's processes. Find what works for you and be okay working your own style on your own schedule, with consciousness and discipline. As long as the results are there and you don't step on organizational norms or break bones in the process then you're probably doing something right.   Inside Job is brought to you by Nayla Bahri and Eric Johnson.   To learn more about us and our work, visit www.insidejobthepodcast.com or email us at [email protected].   To learn more about the ideas and resources discussed in this episode, check out our show notes.   Let's connect! Instagram Facebook   We'd love to hear from you.