Episode 9

How To Do Like a Boss

March 3, 2015

In today’s episode of Being Boss, Kathleen and Emily share how they organize their to-do lists and actually get it done.

Episode Transcript
"Your side hustle and creative career should give you energy – not deplete it."
- Kathleen Shannon

Discussed in this Episode

  • How to balance a side-hustle with your full time job
  • Using your calendar to schedule the important stuff so you actually get it done
  • How to squeeze in self-care when you’re crazy busy
  • How to creative productive habits by implementing "transition triggers"
  • Creating weekly routines and structure to help you tackle all the to-dos
  • The nitty-gritty of how Emily and Kathleen structure their to-do lists (and sometimes not having a to-do list at all! Scandalous!)
  • The difference between the important stuff and the urgent stuff
  • Using a timer to get stuff done
  • How to prioritize what to do first
  • Getting work done even when you don’t feel inspired to work
  • Delegate! Having someone else do the work for you (or finding someone to hold you accountable)
  • Recognizing your most creative time of day and using that time wisely

Resources Mentioned

Hosts + Guests

Emily Thompson
Emily Thompson

Host

Almanac Supply Co

Kathleen Shannon
Kathleen Shannon

Co-Host

Braid Creative