128 - Why Time Blocking Doesn't Work for Working Moms (and What to Do Instead)
The Life Coach for Working Moms PodcastShow Notes
If you've ever tried time blocking and thought "this doesn't work for me", this episode is for you.
Time blocking is hard for working moms. Kids get sick, deadlines move, and the hour you set aside for email disappears into whatever caught fire that morning. Once you start dismissing those calendar reminders, your brain stops seeing them at all (just like that pile of clothes in the corner!).
In this solo episode, I'm sharing a flexible approach to time blocking that I use in my own calendar and recommend to my clients. Instead of recurring blocks, you set limits: how many hours of meetings you can handle in a day, how much time you need for email, and how much focused work you need to get done. Then you look two weeks ahead on a rolling basis and protect that time before anyone else takes it. You stay proactive with your calendar and still have room for real life.
If you've tried time blocking and quit, this might be the version that works. Listen in for how to get started.
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