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 day
Why productivity drops even when you’re still “working”
The difference between effort and results
How to plan your calendar around energy instead of willpower
Why your most productive day should not be your baseline
How to get the same amount done with less strain
Creating space for rest, creativity, and real life
A Key Reframe from This Episode
You 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 Mentioned
Momentum Membership
https://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) sessions
1 weekly guided planning session
Flexible attendance, different times of day
Accountability, support, and momentum
Podcast listeners are invited to 3 months free. DM Jill to get access.
Episode with Julie Cole – Co-Founder of Mabel’s Labels
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/birthing-businesses-babies-and-boundaries-with-julie-cole/id1601675882?i=1000696466517
Stay in Touch
If 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.ca
Connect with me on Instagram @energyandhours
And 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 Learn
Why annual intentions often lose relevance as the year unfolds
How seasonal energy impacts motivation, focus, and follow-through
Why Jill plans in 90-day increments instead of full-year goals
How to choose a realistic focus without triggering overwhelm
What accountability actually looks like when you work for yourself
How to use a paper planner and digital calendar together
What’s included in the Momentum Membership and why it exists
How Jill is approaching 2026 energetics using multiple frameworks
Why she’s moving her newsletter to Substack and scaling back social media
How her 1:1 work is evolving to merge practical strategy with energetics
Episode Timestamps
00:00 — 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 2026
Resources & Links Mentioned
The Energetics of 2026 Masterclass:
https://jill-wright.myflodesk.com/j7lve6zvji
Time Magic Planner:
https://jillwright.ca/planner
Momentum Membership:
https://jillwright.ca/momentum-membership
Substack:
https://energyandhours.substack.com
Channel Your Genius (founded by Mellissa Seaman):
https://channelyourgenius.com
This 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 Resources
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 & Timestamps
00:00 – 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 normal
What the Wheel of Wisdom teaches about the “underworld” season and cyclical time
The surprising reframe: winter begins at the darkest point, then moves toward light
How to set a simple, sustainable intention (without strict resolutions)
Solstice rituals to support deep rest, introspection, and renewal
Ways to connect with nature and your own inner timing during the holidays
Winter 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 sun
Evergreen décor: decorate with holly, ivy, pine, winter greens, and pinecones
Feasting: enjoy warm, nourishing meals with the people you love
Journaling & reflection: review the past year, release what you’re done carrying, set an intention
Nature connection: go for a solstice walk with the intention to notice a “lesson” or symbol
Reflection Prompts
What 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 week
Jill 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.
Links
Follow along on Instagram: @energyandhours
Work with Jill: jillwright.ca
Get your Time Magic Seasonal Planner: jillwright.ca/planner
Learn 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 & energy
Create limits that honour your capacity. You don’t have to say yes to everything just because it's December.
💛 2. Practice brutal self-care
Not bubble baths — the hard, necessary kind: sleep, food, saying no, getting help, choosing ease.
📵 3. Cut the comparison
Your 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 rest
Stillness 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 @energyandhours
A 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 & burnout
Jamie’s “grayscale phone” strategy to break the scroll
Boundaries around co-parenting, scheduling & kid overload
Spending limits, gift pressure & trauma-based overshopping
Slow holiday traditions that support your nervous system
Saying no without guilt (and practicing boundaries safely)
Nourishing yourself emotionally, physically & energetically
Connect with Jamie:
🎙️ Oh Crap Parenting wherever you listen to podcastsjamieglowacki.com
@jamie.glowacki on Instagram
Connect with Jill:
@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 need
The “cup level” analogy that helps you decide your next best step
My favorite tools: intuitive self-care and Time Confetti
How to patch your energy leaks instead of endlessly bailing water out of a sinking canoe
And where to start if you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, or craving balance
This is a quick, powerful episode designed to restore clarity so you can restore yourself.
The real difference between rest and self-care
Why rest comes first
What to do when you feel the early signs of burnout
How the 7 Types of Rest framework helps you identify what you’re truly missing
Why self-care “doesn’t work” when you’re depleted
A new way to visualize your energy levels
🔗 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.ca
Grab your Time Magic Planner → https://www.jillwright.ca/planner
Book your Time Tune-Up (limited spots before year-end)
→ https://www.jillwright.ca/tune-up
Social Links
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/energyandhours
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@energyandhours
Website →
💬 Join the Conversation
How do you carve out rest and self-care?
Is it easy? Tricky? Does one feel more accessible than the other?
✨ If You Loved This Episode
Send 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 way
Whether 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 you
What 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 you
Related 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=aPp6GI60TcSPIjGn0qbHlw
Resources 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
🕒 Timestamps
00:00 — Welcome + Jamie Glowacki shoutout
00:21 — Holiday burnout: linking Jamie’s episode
00:37 — Today’s topic: The 4 P’s of Time Management
01:03 — Why you need a simple framework
01:16 — P #1: Planning (what, why, and how)
02:15 — Planning gives you control
02:32 — Weekly planning + the Time Magic Planner
02:53 — P #2: Prioritizing
03:14 — Why prioritizing eliminates paralysis
03:44 — Prioritizing strategies: Eat Your Frog, Choose 3, values-based planning
04:03 — The Eisenhower Matrix
04:18 — P #3: Personalization
04:46 — Why time management must be tailored to YOU
05:11 — Seasons, strengths, support, and energetics
05:33 — Start with the Time Management Style Quiz
05:58 — Building your personalized toolbox
06:10 — When tools stop working (and what to do next)
06:35 — Time management for neurodiverse brains
06:37 — P #4: Productivity
07:17 — Your human design + natural energy rhythms
07:30 — Peaks, sprints, and rest needs
08:10 — Rest as a productivity tool
08:45 — Rest vs. self-care + Jill’s full-cup analogy
09:50 — The 7 types of rest
10:19 — The podcast as a treasure trove of tools
11:03 — Rest (bottom half of the cup)
11:58 — Self-care (top of the cup)
12:12 — Time confetti vs. intuitive self-care
12:53 — Why productivity is misunderstood
13:03 — The Time Magic™ Framework: Productivity, Self-Care, Rest
13:30 — Recap of the four P’s
14:20 — 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 Rockland
Exciting updates on the Time Magic Planner (and how to get bulk or staff discounts!)
What’s new from the latest Sip & Connect event
💤 The 7 Types of Rest
Physical Rest – Sleep, naps, gentle movement, stretching, yoga
Mental Rest – Brain dumps, journaling, Pomodoro breaks, letting your brain switch off
Emotional Rest – Authentic conversations, stopping people-pleasing, showing up as yourself
Sensory Rest – Quiet, dark spaces, time off screens, guided meditations
Creative Rest – Space for inspiration through art, nature, hobbies, or stillness
Social Rest – Time with energizing people (or time away from draining ones)
Spiritual Rest – Prayer, meditation, gratitude, connection to purpose or higher self
🧭 Resources Mentioned
Time Tune-Up Sessions: Personalized 1:1 sessions to help you build rest and energy into your calendar → Book your Time Tune-Up here
Time Magic Planner: Your seasonal system for energy-aligned productivity → Get your copy or bulk order here
MOMentum Conference (Rockland, ON): Learn more + get tickets here
🕒 Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome + why rest is on Jill’s mind
00:45 – The 3 pillars of the Time Magic Framework
02:00 – Preview of the MOMentum Conference + planner updates
03:00 – Sip & Connect recap
04:00 – The 7 Types of Rest introduction
04:45 – 1️⃣ Physical Rest
06:00 – 2️⃣ Mental Rest (and how to brain-dump your overwhelm)
08:00 – 3️⃣ Emotional Rest
09:00 – 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 types
17:15 – How to prepare your energy for the holiday “marathon”
18:00 – Invitation to book a Time Tune-Up or grab your Time Magic Planner
18:40 – 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=1000705673619
About Lauren
Lauren 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 Jill
Keywords
women 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 Quiz
Resources
🧭 Take the Time Management Style 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 Wright
Jill 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 Jill
Website: https://www.jillwright.ca
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/energyandhours
Keywords
ADHD time management tips
time management for ADHD brains
ADHD productivity tools
ADHD time blindness
ADHD procrastination help
time management strategies that actually work
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 learn
Why 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 Bio
Laura 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.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learningbeyondletters
Resources mentioned
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/6cmI2EF8U
https://www.learningbeyondletters.com/post/body-doubling-how-to-give-the-gift-of-presence
New email laura@learningbeyondletters.com
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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 burnout
Key Ideas on Energy Management
Micro-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 + Hours
05 : 30 What the 2 % Method really means
08 : 40 Energy bursts through “time confetti”
12 : 45 Fuel vs fatigue foods + simple meal prep
20 : 45 The mindset that protects your energy
23 : 40 Quick resets + grace through busy seasons
27 : 50 Where to find Sarah + free wellness tools
Connect With Sarah:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatdaysbysarah
Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/timeoutformoms
Website: www.greatdaysbysarah.com
Seven Day Energy Boost: https://pages.sarahparise.com/7dayenergyboost
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Work with Jill
Time Tune-Up: a focused session to untangle your week and align your energy + hours — https://www.jillwright.ca/tune-up
Speaking & workshops for teams: Burnout prevention + time & energy management — https://www.jillwright.ca/corporate
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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 Management
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or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/energyandhours
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Spoon Theory explained
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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 tasks
The MomME Concept: honoring you (the woman beyond the mom) while you’re in motherhood
Micro-habits that stick: 10-minute joy practices, move-your-body moments, and the “leave the four walls” reset
Mindset shifts that last: evening impact journaling and how tiny steps create big change
Building your village: why quality of support beats quantity and how to find (or form) your circle
About Rachel
Rachel 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 Rachel
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.rachel.newman
Website: https://stan.store/therachelnewman
Rachel’s book: MomME: A Mom’s Guide to Saying Goodbye to Overwhelm, Prioritizing Yourself, and Enjoying Motherhood
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time 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 affirmations
Time Stamps:
00:02 – Starting the conversation after the Fall Equinox
00:29 – Permission to slow down and find balance in a busy season
00:52 – Wisdom from trees and animals: shedding, preparing, adapting
02:22 – Honoring traditional wisdom + living in rhythm with the seasons and moon
05:47 – The Fall Equinox explained: balance, reflection, and letting go
07:58 – Seasonal practices: nature walks, home energy clearing, and symbolic rituals
13:24 – Working with fall’s energy to create ease, abundance, and clarity
Resources & Next Steps
Take the Productivity Persona Quiz → jillwright.ca/quiz
Explore the Time Magic Planner → jillwright.ca/planner
Follow 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 style
Resources & 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 rhythms
A mindset shift that reduces overwhelm instantly
How the Eisenhower Matrix helps you prioritize tasks with ease
Tips for delegating and scheduling tasks that don’t need your attention
Why slowing down and resting actually make you more productive
Timestamps:
02:41 – Why the Eisenhower Matrix is a powerful prioritization tool
04:42 – Seasonal transitions: what worked last season may not work now
06:47 – Navigating busy seasons without burning out
8:47 – Rest as a productivity tool: carving out micro-moments of calm
10:48 – Visual prioritization: using the Eisenhower Matrix on your to-do list
12:50 – Two key questions to ask for each task (urgent vs. important)
15:08 – Scheduling non-urgent but important tasks + self-care caveat
17:13 – Delegation in action: chores, kids, and household balance
21:25 – Encouragement to reframe productivity with intention
23:00 – Reminder to embrace rest as a power-up
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
Time Magic Planner – A system to align your routines with your season
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🌐 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 HeadSpa
How she’s redefining what self-care looks like (hint: it’s not always bubble baths)
Boundaries, ambition, and learning to lead without leaking energy
Scalp health, nervous system regulation, and building rituals that truly nourish
Why intentionality, not perfection, is the key to sustainable success
Parenting, partnering, and putting yourself back on the list
Timestamps:
00:00:07 – Meet Emily and the intention behind today’s conversation
00:00:32 – Boundaries, ambition, and the evolution of self-care
00:01:06 – What inspired Emily to build something new after burnout
00:02:12 – How COVID clarified her values and ignited her business vision
00:14:40 – Managing the invisible load: laundry, marketing, and making it work
00:21:00 – Where to find Sage HeadSpa and connect with Emily
About 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://www.instagram.com/sageheadspa
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🌐 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 fulfilling
If 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: @growlikeamother
Keywords: 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