Energy + Hours (formerly Grow Like a Mother)

Jill Wright, Time Management Expert
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This podcast is for busy moms, entrepreneurs, creatives, and neurodiverse folks who move through life in a non-linear way. Time Management Expert Jill Wright shares ADHD-friendly time management tools , and energy-aligned strategies to help you reclaim your time and thrive - without the burnout. Website: https://www.jillwright.ca. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/energyandhours

  1. 3 Proven Strategies for Getting More Done in Less Time (Re-Air)

    3D AGO

    3 Proven Strategies for Getting More Done in Less Time (Re-Air)

    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 Website: ⁠https://www.jillwright.ca⁠Time Magic Planner: ⁠https://www.jillwright.ca/planner⁠Book: Happy Healthy Wealthy and Wise ⁠https://www.jillwright.ca/book⁠Quiz: ⁠https://www.jillwright.ca/quizKeywords 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

    28 min
  2. 10 ADHD Time Management Tips That Actually Work

    OCT 23

    10 ADHD Time Management Tips That Actually Work

    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

    23 min
  3. Body Doubling, Time Blindness & The 3-Week Routine Hack

    OCT 16

    Body Doubling, Time Blindness & The 3-Week Routine Hack

    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.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/learningbeyondletters Resources mentioned Momentum Membership https://jillwright.ca/momentum-membership“Squirrel Club” = guided work blocks with breaks + gentle tips.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/6cmI2EF8Uhttps://www.learningbeyondletters.com/post/body-doubling-how-to-give-the-gift-of-presenceNew email laura@learningbeyondletters.comConnect with Jill Website: ⁠https://www.jillwright.ca⁠Time Magic Planner: ⁠https://www.jillwright.ca/planner⁠Book: Happy Healthy Wealthy and Wise ⁠https://www.jillwright.ca/book⁠Quiz: ⁠https://www.jillwright.ca/quiz Keywords/SEO tagsADHD in women, late ADHD diagnosis, moms with ADHD, body doubling, time blindness, routine hacks, co-working, executive function, dyslexia and ADHD, nervous system regulation, time management for neurodivergent brains, habit stacking, vagus nerve reset

    42 min
  4. The 2% Method: Feel Stronger, Eat Simpler, and Energize Your Day

    OCT 9

    The 2% Method: Feel Stronger, Eat Simpler, and Energize Your Day

    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 Connect with Jill Website: ⁠https://www.jillwright.ca⁠Time Magic Planner: ⁠https://www.jillwright.ca/planner⁠Book: Happy Healthy Wealthy and Wise ⁠https://www.jillwright.ca/book⁠Quiz: ⁠https://www.jillwright.ca/quiz If this resonated Follow/subscribe so you catch the Energy + Hours rebrand drop Share this episode with a mom friend who’s ready for a reset Tag me on IG @energyandhours and tell me your favorite 2% habit 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 Keywords moms energy, 2% method, busy mom self-care, time confetti, micro workouts for moms, simple meal prep for families, burnout recovery for moms, time and energy management, Energy + Hours

    31 min
  5. My Take on Spoon Theory

    OCT 8

    My Take on Spoon Theory

    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 Connect! Tune in and if you want to connect you can find me at https://www.jillwright.ca, or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/energyandhours Keywords time and energy management energy management tips Spoon Theory explained personalized time management time management for moms neurodiverse productivity nonlinear lifestyle work life balance for women managing burnout and energy mindful productivity

    18 min
  6. How to Practice Time Stewardship

    OCT 2

    How to Practice Time Stewardship

    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 Connect with Jill Website: https://www.jillwright.caTime Magic Planner: https://www.jillwright.ca/plannerBook: Happy Healthy Wealthy and Wise https://www.jillwright.ca/bookQuiz: https://www.jillwright.ca/quiz 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

    28 min
  7. Autumn Rituals for Balance, Rest & Seasonal Time Management

    SEP 25

    Autumn Rituals for Balance, Rest & Seasonal Time Management

    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 Equinox00:29 – Permission to slow down and find balance in a busy season00:52 – Wisdom from trees and animals: shedding, preparing, adapting02:22 – Honoring traditional wisdom + living in rhythm with the seasons and moon05:47 – The Fall Equinox explained: balance, reflection, and letting go07:58 – Seasonal practices: nature walks, home energy clearing, and symbolic rituals13:24 – 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.

    17 min
  8. What Does Human Design Have to Do With Time Management?

    SEP 18

    What Does Human Design Have to Do With Time Management?

    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

    21 min
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This podcast is for busy moms, entrepreneurs, creatives, and neurodiverse folks who move through life in a non-linear way. Time Management Expert Jill Wright shares ADHD-friendly time management tools , and energy-aligned strategies to help you reclaim your time and thrive - without the burnout. Website: https://www.jillwright.ca. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/energyandhours

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