Becoming Burnout Proof: Work Life Balance, Stress Management, Marketing, and Business Growth for Women Entrepreneurs Megan Bingham

Overcoming Procrastination: Strategies for Time Management

In this episode of 'Becoming Burnout Proof', host Meg Bingham, a certified stress management specialist and marketing strategist, tackles the topic of procrastination within the 'Protect Your Time' series. Meg discusses the high cost of procrastination, shares personal anecdotes and professional insights, and provides practical strategies for overcoming procrastination. Strategies include conducting a time audit, leveraging the 'who, not how' principle, prioritizing tasks, focusing on starting rather than finishing, using timers, minimizing distractions, and managing fear and expectations.

LINKS:
Balanced Business Blueprint
00:00 Welcome to Becoming Burnout Proof
01:08 The Cost of Procrastination
02:05 Understanding Why We Procrastinate
03:06 Practical Tips to Overcome Procrastination
06:53 Leveraging Dopamine and Minimizing Distractions
09:30 Addressing the Root: Fear and Self-Worth
10:15 Wrapping Up and Detaching Worth from Productivity

Protecting Your Time: Time Management Strategies to Help You Be Productive in a Good Way

In this episode of Becoming Burnout Proof, host Meg Bingham, a certified stress management specialist and marketing strategist, discusses strategies for improving our relationship with time to avoid burnout, especially in the context of upcoming summer when routines often change. She introduces her course, the Balanced Business Blueprint, as a resource to help women entrepreneurs better protect their time. The episode covers common struggles with time scarcity mindset, the solution of doing fewer things well, and practical tips like conducting a time audit, learning to say no, prioritizing efficiently, and scheduling non-negotiables for self-care. Meg emphasizes the importance of intentionality in how we spend our time to foster productivity, joy, connection, and rest without succumbing to chaos.

LINKS:
The Balanced Business Blueprint

00:00 Welcome to Becoming Burnout Proof
00:34 The Time Management Dilemma
02:19 Understanding and Overcoming Scarcity Mindset
05:42 Practical Tips for Better Time Management
09:53 Closing Thoughts and What's Next

In this episode, host Meg Bingham, a certified stress management specialist and digital marketer, shares her personal journey of balancing life as a mom, student, and entrepreneur while encouraging listeners to pursue their passions, regardless of age. She discusses her recent graduation with a bachelor's degree in public health, her transition from a surgical assistant to a successful digital marketer, the lessons learned through various job experiences, and the realization of her true mission in stress management for entrepreneurs. Meg also reflects on the importance of celebrating every win, embracing transparency, and the belief that it's never too late to pursue one's dreams, illustrated with inspiring examples of individuals who found success later in life.

LINKS:

Connect on IG @megwbingworklifeharmonyclub.com@kelliegerardi

In this episode, I interviewed Relationship Coach Sharon Costanzo about the hard conversations required to get what we want and need out of our most important relationships. We discuss equitable partnerships, Fair Play, and managing the mental load.



Links:

- Follow Sharon on Instagram

- Free Guide: 5 Characteristics of a Partnership Marriage

On this episode of Becoming Burnout Proof,  Meg discusses the importance of relationships for entrepreneurs and provides tips on how to network effectively, particularly for online business owners. The crucial role of having a robust support system and being part of a community with shared goals and values is highlighted. Networking is emphasized as a critical tool for business owners, and the podcast offers strategies on how to make connections and use Facebook effectively for networking. It also advises on creating a follow up and check-in system and even the benefits of attending in-person events. The importance of balancing content creation and networking efforts was also discussed.



LINKS:

-Networking Tracker (Inside the Relationship Reboot Workbook)

-The Work-Life Harmony Club



00:00 Introduction to the Importance of Relationships in Business

00:39 The Role of Relationships in Personal and Professional Life

01:44 Understanding Your Support System

03:00 The Connection Between Relationships and Business Growth

03:16 The Power of Networking in Business

04:20 The Three Stages of Marketing

05:09 Tips for Effective Online Networking

09:46 The Value of In-Person Networking

10:25 Conclusion and Next Steps

This is a bonus meditation mentioned in the Self-Love and Self-Care for Women episode, and it focuses on helping to quiet your inner critic.



LINKS:

- Podcast Series Workbook (Free Access)

- The Work-Life Harmony Club