#31: Stressed Out? 7 Simple Steps To Achieve More (In Less Time)

The Career By Design Podcast with Stacey Back

Feeling overwhelmed by EVERYTHING you need to do?
If so you’re not alone -- and this topic is exactly what we’re tackling on today’s episode!
You started the year with big goals, a solid plan and plenty of motivation. But as January comes to a close, you’re struggling to follow through.
Can you relate?
With school holidays stretching until February and a long weekend approaching in Australia, this time of year can feel disruptive. Finding consistency in your work schedule or getting anything done feels nearly impossible.
Well, here’s the good news: As you return from holidays and ease back into a normal routine, NOW is the perfect time to reset and get back on track.
In this episode, I’m sharing 7 simple steps to design an effective work schedule that sticks. These are the exact strategies I use to help ambitious leaders, like you, achieve more -- in less time.
You'll learn:

• Why starting with your priorities is essential to achieve more of what matters most
• How choosing the hours you WANT to work is key to building stronger boundaries and reclaiming control of your time
• A practical exercise to assess where your time is going, so you can focus on high-value tasks and streamline your schedule
• How to tailor your schedule to your time, energy and priorities, so you remain focused and work more efficiently
• My top scheduling tip to balance structure and flexibility, allowing you to stay on track and get more done with less stress
• The secret to reviewing and refining your schedule, so you create a system that works for YOU long-term

So hit play NOW -- and let’s dive in!
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