When you're navigating grief, job loss, divorce, or any major life disruption, the last thing you need is pressure to maintain your normal productivity levels. Yet so many women beat themselves up because they "just can't get it all done anymore" during these difficult seasons. The truth is, you're not supposed to be getting it all done right now, and it's time to completely rewrite the rules of how you manage your time during grief and major life changes.

Society subtly tries to time-box our grief with limited bereavement policies and expectations to "bounce back" after a week or two. But grief doesn't work on anyone else's timeline, and your planning system needs to flex with your reality, not fight against it. In this episode, I share the simple three-step approach I used during my own season of profound grief, plus practical strategies for honoring your energy levels while letting go of perfectionist expectations.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• Why you're not supposed to "get it all done" during grief
• The three-step weekly planning process for difficult seasons
• How to assess commitments honestly without guilt
• Why you can't go back to your "old normal" (and why that's okay)
• Practical ways to lower the bar and ask for help

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Picture this: it's a random Tuesday in July, Christmas music is blasting, and you're spending the entire day baking holiday cookies with your kids. Sounds crazy? This simple tradition has become one of my most effective holiday stress-busting strategies. If December always feels like a chaotic scramble of baking, crafting, and endless to-dos, you're going to love this completely unserious approach to a very serious problem.

What started as a way to bring back the joy in holiday traditions has transformed into a strategic planning method that saves me hours during the busy holiday season. By doing holiday prep work when I actually have time and mental space, I've turned stressful December obligations back into the fun family activities they were meant to be. This isn't just about cookies. It's about thinking strategically and giving your future self the gift of a more relaxed holiday season.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• Why December traditions become overwhelming (and how to fix it)
• How to choose which holiday activities work best for summer prep
• Strategic freezing and storage tips for holiday baking
• The planning mindset that prevents reactive holiday scrambling
• How this approach breaks up summer monotony while solving December stress

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💻 Free Training

Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you?
You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you.
👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining

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Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place.
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Megan 🩷🐝

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Picture this: It's Sunday night, you're winding down from dinner, and your teen casually mentions they need supplies for a project due tomorrow. Sound familiar?

If you've been frustrated watching your capable kid struggle to stay on top of their school schedule, here's some relief: it's not because they're lazy or procrastinating. The transition from elementary school's single-teacher environment to juggling seven different teachers is like going from having one boss to managing seven different jobs with seven different communication styles - and no one teaches them how to handle this massive shift.

Add in extracurriculars, family time, and basic teenage needs for downtime, and it's no wonder our kids feel overwhelmed. The good news? There's a planning approach specifically designed for students that actually works.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• Why the transition to multiple teachers creates planning chaos for students
• The two major mistakes most student planners make
• How to reduce friction at home around homework and deadlines
• The four essential planning levels every student needs to master
• A new solution specifically designed for overwhelmed students and families

Mentioned In The Episode:

• TOP Student Planner: https://www.megansumrell.com/student

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💻 Free Training

Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you?
You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you.
👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining

________________________________

📱 Get The Pink Bee App

Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place.
👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu

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Megan 🩷🐝

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