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:  Text Expander Gmail Templates

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

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! 

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!

"Too often, we fall into an all-or-nothing cycle with our habits. The problem is not slipping up; the problem is thinking that if you can’t do something perfectly, then you shouldn’t do it at all." - James Clear

Make this one simple shift the next time you go to schedule something and it will create a HUGE impact on your productivity.

The fastest way to improve? Reflect. Here are the questions I ask myself - borrow them, or make up your own!

Today's episode is about emotions - mainly the feelings of guilt, happiness, and gratitude - and how awareness plays a critical role on our journey.

It's been a minute, but I'm SO excited to be back on the mic sharing 2 massive updates with you. One of them might involve a ring, and the other might be sharing some exciting launch news... tune in! Mentioned in this episode:  UncommonSuccessBook.com Kate's Instagram John's Instagram December 2020 Income Report

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 Leave a rating & review! 

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 Leave a rating & review! 

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:  My Email Management Workflow My Social Media Workflow Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

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! [email protected]

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 Leave a rating & review! 

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 Leave a rating & review! 

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 Leave a rating & review! 

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 Leave a rating & review! 

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:  The Premature Yes Trip Prep Series Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

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 Leave a rating & review! 

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:  My Email Workflow Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review!   

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 Leave a rating & review! 

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 Leave a rating & review! 

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) My Morning Sweep My Evening Sweep Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review!   

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: My Delegation Workflow Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

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 Leave a rating & review! 

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 Leave a rating & review! 

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 Leave a rating & review! 

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: Doing Emotional Check-ins Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

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 Leave a rating & review! 

You’ve combed through your schedule, and you’ve identified that you have 2 hours per day, 5 days a week to dedicate to producing your podcast. How do you spend those 2 hours? Here’s what I’d do... Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review!  Free Podcast Course: Create & Launch your own podcast!

You’ve combed through your schedule, and you’ve identified that you have 10 hours per month to dedicate to marketing and promoting your podcast in order to help it grow. How do you spend those 10 hours? Here’s what I would do... Mentioned in this episode:  My Social Media Workflow Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

You know you need to do something but you’re not quite sure what the “right something” is. How do you identify the next right step? That’s what I’m going to break down in today’s episode. Mentioned in this episode:  Setting Realistic Expectations Free Podcast Course Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

Every now and then it is a great practice to do a little mindset check on yourself. Sometimes we can let fear, doubt and the imposter syndrome get us without us even realizing it. Mentioned in this Episode: The Last Dance Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

We don’t realize the impact and emotional toll time management can have on us. The stress, overwhelm, feeling like we aren’t good enough / can’t do enough... From being hard on yourself, to demanding too much, to over-committing, to feeling like crap when you don’t accomplish everything you’ve set out to do - the emotional toll this is taking on you is probably bigger than you realize. Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

Are you willing to put in the work required to go from frantic to free? Tune in to hear how... Mentioned in this episode:  Stress, Overwhelm, and Constant To-do's (80/20 Rule episode) James Clear's Newsletter Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

Next time you’re struggling for that focus, for a reason to keep going, for motivation to get to the next level, ask yourself “How do I want to look back on the last 12 months?” Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review!   

Planning and visualizing your overall strategy - where do you start? How do you figure out how the different aspects and offerings in your business fit in with each other? And how the heck do you make sure everything is running smoothly together? Mentioned in today's episode: Your Big Idea Free Training: YourBigIdea.io Free Podcast Course: FreePodcastCourse.com Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

You’ve been asked to speak on a summit, a podcast, or at a live event - AWESOME! But how do you actually prepare in an effective and time-conscious way? Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

Why do we do this to ourselves? We KNOW deep down we’re capable of anything - that what we truly want in life CAN be ours. But because we don’t even see the ways we’re holding ourselves back, we continue on the treadmill of life... Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

You know exactly what you want your dream life to look like, but it’s just not happening. I’m about to share the 5 things standing in your way. Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

Just because something in your life has changed doesn’t mean you can’t still find an effective routine to help you stay focused and on track. Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

Have you ever thought to yourself: “When will it ever end?” The daily stress, overwhelm, and constant to-do’s is wearing on you, and you don’t know how much longer you can take it. If this sounds like you, then it’s time to make a change. Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

Ever feel like you overbook yourself?... Like every day? "My ideas are larger than my time. I just write down too much on my daily schedule and then feel guilty when I can't finish it all." If this sounds like you, then tune in! Mentioned in this episode: How to Identify and Ditch Shiny Objects My Morning Sweep in Real Time Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

There is always so much to accomplish. Can you share some strategic overload solutions? Yes, I can! Tune in to hear my take, including a very strategic solution for overload. Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review!   

The clearer you are about what you want and where you want to go, the more time you’ll save and the faster you’ll get there. So if you haven’t stopped and asked yourself “What type of business do I want to run?”, then now is the time. Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review!  Why we moved to Puerto Rico: EOFire.com/whypr

I’m a people person, I love community, and project management is one of my favorite things ever. But when I became a team manager here at Entrepreneurs On Fire, I quickly learned it’s one of the toughest things you'll do as an entrepreneur. Here’s how I make it happen. Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review!   

Creating, launching, and growing a podcast is no joke. The time investment is big - but so are the rewards. Today I’m sharing my podcast workflow - steal it, copy it, takes parts of it... PLEASE use it! Because it will save you HOURS of production time. Mentioned in this episode: Free Podcast Course The Podcast Masterclass The Podcast Journal Episode: Batching for Maximum Productivity Libsyn: Promo code FIRE Interview Podcast System

You want more readers, more listeners, more emails, more engagement, more customers… but you don’t have a workflow that helps you create the content that will attract them. Today we fix that! Mentioned in this episode:  Your Content Creation Guide YourBigIdea.io Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

You want more readers, more listeners, more emails, more engagement, more customers… but you don’t have a workflow that helps you create the content that will attract them. Today we fix that! Mentioned in this episode: Your Content Creation Guide YourBigIdea.io Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

Great opportunity, or an unrealistic time commitment? Sometimes opportunities present themselves that are fully worth the time commitment required to fully leverage them; but a lot of the time we commit to opportunities without understanding the time required to make them worth it. Here’s a set of steps to help you evaluate opportunities by understanding your time commitment. Mentioned in this episode:  My Delegation Workflow How to Properly Delegate Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

Shiny objects are EVERYWHERE; it’s not a matter of IF you’ll have to resist them, only a matter of WHEN. Here’s how to identify - and ditch - those shiny objects before they throw you off course. Mentioned in this episode: Kate's Take Season 2 on Creating Systems Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review!   

Ditch Busy was born through my passion for helping you experience TIME FREEDOM - for helping you take back control of your time - not just in your business, but in your life.  I want to help you find a place where time management doesn’t feel like a constant struggle, and where you’re focused on the present and enjoying the NOW without constantly feeling pulled in a million different directions.  Because you can choose how you’re spending your time so intentionally that in any given moment, you feel fulfilled and in alignment with exactly how you want to be living your life.  Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

Hearing something or consuming an idea for the first time makes it seem pretty straightforward and simple. But then when you actually go to implement that thing, you might run into some questions. Here’s my evening sweep in real time so you can hear exactly how it breaks down! Mentioned in this episode: My "Shut it Down" Workflow Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

Hearing something or consuming an idea for the first time makes it seem pretty straightforward and simple. But then when you actually go to implement that thing, you might run into some questions. Here’s my morning sweep in real time so you can hear exactly how it breaks down! Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

Today I'm going to share a question that stopped me in my tracks from James Clear: "If someone could only see my actions and not hear my words, what would they say are my priorities?" Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

I know, I know - everyone has their own thoughts about work-life balance, and whether that’s even a thing. Regardless of your take on it, I’m about to breakdown how you can feel fulfilled in every area of your life with 3 simple steps.  Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

Not sure what steps to take to increase your productivity? You might not consider yourself “good” at time management, but there are ways to make daily productivity a given rather than a hope. Let’s take a look at those ways... Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review!   

We're barely halfway through the year, and so far 2020 has brought with it a lot of pain, fear, unrest, anger, and more - and on many fronts. From COVID-19, to uncertainty about what the future holds, to more racial injustice. Like many, I have a lot to learn. And after sitting down and having several conversations with John, my friends, family members, my mastermind, those who I look up to and trust... I’m realizing more and more that there’s so much I don’t know. There is a lot that I don’t know, but I’m recording this episode to share what I know for sure... This List Of Books, Films And Podcasts About Racism Is A Start, Not A Panacea 12 Great Podcasts That Discuss Race and Racism in America An Antiracist Reading List

Sick of your to-do list constantly growing? What if you had a set of steps to guarantee that you accomplish your full to-do list every single day? I’m going to be sharing those steps with you today... Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review!   

Overwhelm pops up in many areas of our lives at different times, but no matter how it rears its ugly head, there is a set of steps you can take to get rid of it - instantly. Here’s how! Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

Timing your tasks will not only hold you accountable, it’ll show you a real-time measurement of how your managing your time. Let’s dive into why this is so important. Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

Maybe you’re tuning into this podcast for the first time and wondering “what does it really mean to ‘ditch busy’?” Let’s break it down! Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

You have something you want to delegate, but you’re not really sure how exactly to do that because there are so many exceptions to the rules and considerations. Maybe you should hang onto it yourself?... Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

It’s time for FOCUS. You have the one task you know you should be working on right now, but suddenly anything and everything seems like more fun, or more important. Those are called distractions, and I’m going to share a simple set of steps to help you get focused right now. Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

You want more followers, more engagement, more likes and more shares… but you don’t have a workflow that helps you effectively run your social media strategy. Today, that changes! Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

Perfectionist? No… not you! You never overthink stuff, and you’re really good at just putting stuff out there to get feedback… Ummm, is this actually something you can say? Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review!   

Tony Robbins preaches it all the time: where your attention and focus go, your energy flows. You are the one creating more of whatever you're thinking, talking, focusing on. Think about it. Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review!   

The easiest way to take back control of your time right now is to understand how you’re spending it. If you feel overwhelmed, then I can guarantee you you’re not in alignment with how you’re spending your time. Tune in for Time Management 101! Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

Ditch Busy launched with a series of 8 episodes all focused on the importance of your relationship with time management. Today's episode is a compilation of that series. Tune in to hear why your relationship with time management matters, how to set your priority, how to avoid the premature yes, and what to do when "life happens". Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

You’re sick and tired of it - that’s it! NO MORE spending countless hours in your email inbox only to end your day feeling way under-accomplished and STILL overwhelmed… Let's talk email management. Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

Feeling stressed because your business and life are starting to feel like one in the same - like it’s hard to tell when business gets shut down so your home life can, well, actually come to life? That’s what I’m breaking down in today’s episode... Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

What do your filing cabinets and your computer have in common? Hmmmm… They both have a mess of folders and files that are all over the place and hard to find! Not after listening to this episode! Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

Does it ever feel like you’re banging your head up against the wall - repeating the same overwhelming and chaotic behavior day after day and never feeling like you’re ending your days accomplish (or any further ahead than you were when you started?!) Time to change that! Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

Today, I want to take a look in your bathroom… Ummm... sound weird? You’re definitely going to want to hear this! I'm taking you inside my bathroom and walking you through the exact steps I take to organize my bathroom drawer. Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

It happens to the best of us… decision fatigue is real, and there’s a simple way to make sure your most important decisions get the attention and thought they deserve… before it’s too late! Mentioned in this episode:  Article from James Clear Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review!   

The sneaky hours that are being wasted every week because of context switching… let’s get those back! Mentioned in this episode: RescueTime RescueTime Article on Context Switching Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

Batching? What the heck is batching? ...and why is Kate SO obsessed with it? Let me share, friends, because this is one of the best tips I've ever learned and that I continue to leverage in my business every day. Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

I totally get that for many, working from home equals chaos, too many choices, and endless distractions. That’s why I’m breaking down 3 easy steps to make working from home most productive! Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

Experiencing burnout isn’t something anyone wants, but sometimes, our body decides for us. These are the signs you might be dangerously close to experiencing it yourself - plus how to prevent burnout from happening. Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review!   

Have trouble delegating tasks in your business because you’re a control freak? ...because you don’t know how to delegate? ...because you don’t have someone to delegate to? What do you say we drop the excuses and learn how to make it happen?! Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review!   

Not sure what organizing even looks like because you’ve never done it before? Ooohhhh do I have a treat for you! Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review!   

Ever notice those moments when you’re floating around every place else BESIDES where you actually are? You’re with your family, and all you can think about is the work you have to do; you’re at work, and you feel terrible because you’re not with your family… STOP. It’s time to learn the power of presence. Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

You might think that a structure for your day is like putting yourself in a box. I’m here to share how a structure can help you achieve all the freedom you’ve ever dreamed of. Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

How do you know whether you're making progress on a daily basis? What questions can you ask yourself to ensure you're on track? I’m sharing it all in today’s episode! Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

You don’t want to spend $100 on a house cleaner, or get your groceries delivered because… well, you can do that on your own! But do you REALLY realize the cost of that? Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

You have exactly 1 hour of free time and absolutely zero clarity around how you should use it… what do you do first?  Tune in to get a simple process that will help you leverage that 1 hour to the fullest! Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

Ahhhh yes - the tasks and projects you hold onto because you think you have to do them in order to be successful… or because you’ve already invested so much time into them… or because someone on the instagram said you should. NO WAY - that’s not how you should be determining what stays and what goes! Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

I'm big on leveraging software and tools to help me save time, and in today's episode I'm sharing some of my favorite time saving tools! Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy.com Leave a rating & review! 

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 Leave a rating & review! 

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!