Explore every episode of the podcast Ditch Busy
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| Save time with repurposing | 13 Sep 2021 | 00:16:00 | |
It's incredible how much time we can save with the simple act of repurposing: using existing content, templates, outlines, images, and tools. Tune in to hear exactly how I make it happen! Mentioned in this episode: | |||
| Your Project and Event Planning Outline | 23 Aug 2021 | 00:14:56 | |
I had to jump on the mic today and share this outline with you because it has saved me on SO many different occasions... most recently with planning my wedding! Don't worry - this episode isn't all about my wedding; it's about helping you implement some very simple steps so you can approach your next project or event with calm and confidence! Mentioned in this episode: The Wedding Planning Podcast | |||
| Stop Trying to do Everything (Thing 9) | 28 Dec 2020 | 00:06:14 | |
This is Episode 9 in our 10 Episode series, where we’re breaking down ONE thing you must stop in order to achieve time freedom. Thing 9: Stop Trying to do Everything Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com | |||
| How To Start Living Your Perfect Day | 20 Feb 2020 | 00:05:36 | |
You’ve crafted an amazing perfect day, and you’re on a roll with rockin’ out what your perfect week looks like - so awesome! But now what? You may be in a position right now where your perfect day and your perfect week are VERY different from where you’re at right now, and if that’s you, then you’re probably wondering how you’re going to actually get there. Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com | |||
| How to Design Your Perfect Week | 17 Feb 2020 | 00:11:59 | |
Your perfect day is set, and now that you can taste, smell, feel, and see it all, let’s take it to the next level: let’s talk about designing your perfect week. What we’re going to cover today can be applied to any number of things: your perfect vacation, your perfect weekend, your perfect morning routine, your perfect family day, your perfect project… Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com | |||
| How to Design Your Perfect Day | 13 Feb 2020 | 00:06:34 | |
Today we’re ditching busy by diving into how to design your perfect day. It’s not going to be easy, but something tells me you’re DEFINITELY up for the challenge! Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com
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| Why Design Your Perfect Day? | 10 Feb 2020 | 00:04:35 | |
Have you ever sat down and thought about what your perfect day looks like? The sounds, the sights, the smells, the people, the place…? When you know exactly what your perfect day looks like, you get super clear on what’s MOST important to you. Tune in for all the goods :) Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com
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| Welcome to Series 2: Designing Your Perfect Day | 06 Feb 2020 | 00:05:11 | |
Have you ever stopped to consider what your perfect day might look like? What about an entire week filled with perfect days? Tune in to get a rundown of what we'll be covering in series 2 on Ditch Busy! Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com
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| Using a Calendar to Keep You on Track | 03 Feb 2020 | 00:19:38 | |
Do you use a calendar daily to help you track appointments, commitments, and things you say you want to accomplish. In today's XL episode I share the many ways calendars can help you take back control of your time! Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com | |||
| Checking in! | 30 Jan 2020 | 00:06:20 | |
How are you feeling about your relationship with time management? Are you giving yourself the proper time and space to recognize where you are right now in comparison to where you want to go? Tune in to this episode to find out! Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com | |||
| Visioning What it Could be Like | 27 Jan 2020 | 00:04:28 | |
This entire series was meant to help you understand and start to shift your relationship with time management. There is a better version out there waiting for you; it's time to take back control of your time. Visit DitchBusy.com to sign up for behind-the-scenes access to additional episode content, plus a sneak peek at what's coming up next on Ditch Busy! | |||
| The Power in Lists | 23 Jan 2020 | 00:04:38 | |
The mental energy and bandwidth we use trying to remember the things we want to accomplish is massive. Ever wake up in the middle of the night wondering if you did that thing you were supposed to do? It's time to STOP letting tasks and to-do's steal our mental bandwidth, and you can make it happen with the power of lists. Visit DitchBusy.com to sign up for behind-the-scenes access to additional episode content, plus a sneak peek at what's coming up next on Ditch Busy! | |||
| What to do When Life Happens | 20 Jan 2020 | 00:04:14 | |
Life happens to all of us. When we have to drop what we're working on in order to handle an urgent matter or an emergency, it can sometimes feel like we'll never get back on track. It doesn't have to be that way. It's time to take back control of your time! Visit DitchBusy.com to sign up for behind-the-scenes access to additional episode content, plus a sneak peek at what's coming up next on Ditch Busy! | |||
| Stop Pushing Your Boundaries (Thing 8) | 24 Dec 2020 | 00:04:37 | |
This is Episode 8 in our 10 Episode series, where we’re breaking down ONE thing you must stop in order to achieve time freedom. Thing 8: Stop Pushing Your Boundaries Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com | |||
| How to Get Your Priority Straight | 16 Jan 2020 | 00:06:20 | |
One of the biggest struggles we all face when it comes to managing our time effectively? Not knowing what we should be working on right now that will make the biggest impact towards reaching our goals. Whether it's in business or life, getting your priority straight is the key. Visit DitchBusy.com to sign up for behind-the-scenes access to additional episode content, plus a sneak peek at what's coming up next on Ditch Busy! | |||
| What if Time Management Doesn't Come Naturally? | 13 Jan 2020 | 00:04:37 | |
Great news: if you don't feel like time management comes naturally to you, you're not alone! But just because you feel that way now, doesn't mean that's the way it has to be. Visit DitchBusy.com to sign up for behind-the-scenes access to additional episode content, plus a sneak peek at what's coming up next on Ditch Busy! | |||
| The Premature Yes | 09 Jan 2020 | 00:04:41 | |
You know... that enthusiastic "Yes!" you gave, which 5 minutes later had you asking yourself "Why on earth did you commit to that?!" We've all said yes and seconds later wished it would have been a no. Tune in to hear how to FINALLY get to a place where you're only saying yes to the things that truly matter to you. Visit DitchBusy.com to sign up for behind-the-scenes access to additional episode content, plus a sneak peek at what's coming up next on Ditch Busy! | |||
| Setting Realistic Expectations | 06 Jan 2020 | 00:04:34 | |
Let me guess: you're pretty hard on yourself. When you don't accomplish everything you set out to do, you beat yourself up about it and wonder what's wrong with you that you can't get to the end of your to-do list. Tune in to this episode to get some TLC around the topic of setting realistic expectations. Visit DitchBusy.com to sign up for behind-the-scenes access to additional episode content, plus a sneak peek at what's coming up next on Ditch Busy! | |||
| Understanding Your Relationship with Time Management | 02 Jan 2020 | 00:04:44 | |
Have you ever taken a step back to understand your current relationship with time management? By asking yourself just a few key questions you can drastically improve your relationship with time management, making overwhelm a thing of the past. Visit DitchBusy.com to sign up for behind-the-scenes access to additional episode content, plus a sneak peek at what's coming up next on Ditch Busy! | |||
| Welcome to Ditch Busy: Make Overwhelm a Thing of the Past | 02 Jan 2020 | 00:12:36 | |
Hey what’s up my fellow Freedom Seekers! Kate Erickson here and I’m so thrilled to be joining you for the intro episode of Ditch Busy. Ditch Busy was born through my passion for helping you take back control of your time - not just in your business, but in your life. Let's Ditch Busy with top time management tips and ideas to help you think about your most precious resource, time, in a new way! | |||
| Stop Committing to Things Without Adding Them to Your Calendar (Thing 7) | 21 Dec 2020 | 00:05:51 | |
This is Episode 7 in our 10 Episode series, where we’re breaking down ONE thing you must stop in order to achieve time freedom. Thing 7: Stop Committing to Things Without Adding Them to Your Calendar Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com | |||
| Stop Pushing Your To-do’s Without Reprioritizing (Thing 6) | 17 Dec 2020 | 00:03:45 | |
This is Episode 6 in our 10 Episode series, where we’re breaking down ONE thing you must stop in order to achieve time freedom. Thing 6: Stop Pushing Your To-do’s Without Reprioritizing Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com | |||
| Stop Saying Yes to Everything (Thing 5) | 14 Dec 2020 | 00:06:35 | |
This is Episode 5 in our 10 Episode series, where we’re breaking down ONE thing you must stop in order to achieve time freedom. Thing 5: Stop Saying Yes to Everything Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com | |||
| Stop Stressing the Small Stuff (Thing 4) | 10 Dec 2020 | 00:02:55 | |
This is Episode 4 in our 10 Episode series, where we’re breaking down ONE thing you must stop in order to achieve time freedom. Thing 4: Stop Stressing the Small Stuff Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com | |||
| Stop Multitasking (Thing 3) | 07 Dec 2020 | 00:07:03 | |
This is Episode 3 in our 10 Episode series, where we’re breaking down ONE thing you must stop in order to achieve time freedom. Thing 3: Stop Multitasking. Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com | |||
| Stop Overbooking Yourself (Thing 2) | 03 Dec 2020 | 00:05:12 | |
This is Episode 2 in our 10 Episode series, where we’re breaking down ONE thing you must stop in order to achieve time freedom. Thing 2: Stop Overbooking Yourself Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com
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| Stop Saying “I’m So Busy” (Thing 1) | 30 Nov 2020 | 00:06:13 | |
This is Episode 1 in our 10 Episode series, where we’re breaking down ONE thing you must stop in order to achieve time freedom. Thing 1: Stop Saying “I’m So Busy” Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com | |||
| Welcome to Season 3: 10 Things You Must Stop in Order to Achieve Time Freedom | 30 Nov 2020 | 00:04:27 | |
Welcome to Season 3, our final season of the Ditch Busy podcast. Over the next 10 episodes we are going to be diving into 10 things (one per episode) you must stop in order to achieve time freedom. Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com | |||
| Speaking on Stage, Plus a New Podcast! | 16 Aug 2021 | 00:18:55 | |
Hi friends! Today's episode is super special - I'm so excited to recap my first ever keynote talk at Podcast Movement 2021 PLUS introduce you to a brand new podcast I just launched with my girlfriend Nicole Baldinu called Nicole & Kate Can Relate! Nicole & Kate Can Relate is all about supporting women everywhere by sharing candid convos on topics that not many people talk openly about. We know that when you share without judgement, listen, and provide space for one another (even when you don't agree), that big things can happen! I hope you enjoy this update - and that you'll also subscribe to Nicole & Kate Can Relate wherever you listen to podcasts! | |||
| What To Do If You Have Too Many Thoughts Swirling Inside Your Head | 26 Nov 2020 | 00:09:31 | |
Ever feel like you have too many thoughts swirling around inside your head, or a really hard time pulling specifically what you’re working on out of the sea of ideas or thoughts? That’s what we’re talking about in today’s episode. Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com | |||
| How to Leverage TextExpander | 23 Nov 2020 | 00:16:24 | |
You’re using it - or you want to start using it - but you’re still not convinced it’ll save you THAT much time. Think again, friends. Let’s dive into how to leverage TextExpander! Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com | |||
| 3 Steps to Gain Back 1 Hour Every Day | 19 Nov 2020 | 00:16:03 | |
Time. It’s our most precious resource, and I don’t know a single human who doesn’t want more of it. I can’t offer you more than 24 hours in a day, but I CAN help you gain back 1 hour every single day - and that’s kind of the same thing :) Mentioned in Today's Episode: Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com | |||
| Help Me Help You! | 16 Nov 2020 | 00:03:22 | |
I have an ask today. I'd love your feedback on what Season 3 of Ditch Busy should focus on. Let's close out 2020 STRONG! Which would you like to learn more about? 1. Goal Setting 2. How to Leverage Top Time Saving Tools 3. Lists and Scheduling Just send me a quick email with your top pick, and I cannot wait to dive into creating Season 3! Kate@eofire.com | |||
| What if I Don’t Like Planning Ahead? | 12 Nov 2020 | 00:08:10 | |
I get it - structure and scheduling isn’t for everyone. But you can practice spontaneity and be creative AND also plan ahead for maximum productivity and effectiveness. Mentioned in today's episode: How to Design Your Perfect Day Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com | |||
| How do I Become a Better Planner? | 09 Nov 2020 | 00:07:56 | |
You know it needs to happen, you’re just not sure where to start. And if you’re not used to planning ahead, it’s not a super simple skill to pick up. Today’s episode is all about how to become a better planner. Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com | |||
| How to Determine the Amount of Time to Give Each Task | 05 Nov 2020 | 00:17:23 | |
Ever wonder whether your house work, personal time, family time, and business time should be getting “equal parts” of your attention? How do you determine the amount of time to give to each task or category? What about the amount of time you spend planning for each? That’s what we’re breaking down in today’s episode. Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com | |||
| Creating Bookmarks to Save Time | 02 Nov 2020 | 00:17:38 | |
What are bookmarks? And how on earth could they ever save you enough time to really matter? That’s what we’re diving into on today’s episode. Mentioned in today's episode: How to Organize Your Computer Files Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com | |||
| The Power of Clearing Your Calendar - and How To Do It | 29 Oct 2020 | 00:19:55 | |
Ever look at your calendar and wonder how the heck you managed to schedule SO MANY THINGS!? That was me, yesterday. Today we’re talking about the power of clearing your calendar - and how to do it. Mentioned in today's episode: Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com | |||
| Self Control and Time Management | 26 Oct 2020 | 00:12:33 | |
When it comes to properly managing your time, there’s nothing MORE important than practicing self control. Without self control, shiny objects, distractions, and your back burner items take over, leaving you feeling under accomplished and over stressed. Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com | |||
| Trip Planning Success! | 12 Jul 2021 | 00:17:36 | |
Ever wonder how some people take actual vacations - aka they DON'T work the entire time they're gone? I'm going to break down the exact steps I take when I travel to have a clear calendar and wide open schedule every time I travel. And that's what I call trip planning success! | |||
| How to Identify and Cut What Doesn’t Serve You | 22 Oct 2020 | 00:09:05 | |
There are probably any number of activities or tasks you do on a daily or weekly basis that aren’t much fun. Every time you go to do them you wish you were doing something - anything - but THIS. Let’s get to it: here’s how to identify and cut what doesn’t serve you! Mentioned in this episode: Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com
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| Defining What Freedom Means for You | 19 Oct 2020 | 00:09:25 | |
You’ve heard it all before: lifestyle, financial, location, time… they’re all types or genres of freedom we all want. But have you ever stopped to consider what YOUR definition of each of these freedom’s is? Mentioned in this episode: Season 2 on Designing Your Perfect Day Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com | |||
| Focus on YOU | 15 Oct 2020 | 00:06:01 | |
How many times have you been derailed, spiraled, or went from being in a happy and loving mood to a terrible one because of someone else’s thoughts, actions, or words? If you’re like me, then this has happened to you MANY times. Let’s chat about how to focus on YOU in order to STOP others from ruling your mood. Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com | |||
| Ask Yourself These Questions Everyday for Maximum Productivity | 12 Oct 2020 | 00:12:44 | |
You’re all about developing great habits, but what are great habits made of? It might be certain steps, actions - or it could even be a series of questions. Today, I’m going to share 4 questions you should be asking yourself everyday for maximum productivity. Mentioned in today's episode: Article from Thomas Oppong (Entrepreneur’s Handbook) Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com
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| My Systems Workflow | 08 Oct 2020 | 00:17:41 | |
One of the biggest things that holds us back from creating systems in our business and life is not knowing how to hand things off. What does it look like to delegate parts - or the whole of something - to someone else? That’s what I’m breaking down in today’s episode! Mentioned in today's episode: Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com | |||
| How Accountability Helps You Save Time | 05 Oct 2020 | 00:09:04 | |
You know accountability can be powerful in helping you stay on track and get to the achievement of your goal, but what about all the time it ends up saving you?! Now THAT is something to celebrate! Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com | |||
| What Would This Look Like if it Were Easy? | 01 Oct 2020 | 00:05:00 | |
All too often we waste time spinning our wheels over-complicating things that - at their core - are really quite simple. What would happen if next time you’re faced with a challenge, you ask yourself “What would this look like if it were easy?” Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com | |||
| The Impact of Planning Realistically | 28 Sep 2020 | 00:13:31 | |
You’re at that breaking point - AGAIN. Somehow you’ve managed to overbook yourself - AGAIN. I can almost guarantee you it’s a result of you NOT planning realistically. Let’s dive into the impact of this, and how you can turn it around TODAY. Mentioned in today's episode: How to Evaluate Opportunities by Understanding Your Time Commitment Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com | |||
| What if the Situation IS the Problem? | 24 Sep 2020 | 00:15:42 | |
A few episodes back we walked through the steps of what it looks like to do an emotional check in, and today I’m going to be answering a listener question in response to that episodes about how to handle it if the situation IS the problem. Mentioned in this episode: Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com | |||
| Being Busy = Being Productive. FALSE! | 21 Sep 2020 | 00:14:59 | |
Let me guess - even after you’ve gotten super strict with your “yes’s” and you’re killing the game when it comes to honoring your time and NOT overbooking yourself, YOU STILL HAVE THE URGE TO PILE MORE ON YOUR PLATE! It’s quite common to feel like if you’re not busy, then you’re not being productive. Let’s flip that script, shall we? Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com | |||