Your Time Management Revolution - productivity tips from The Inefficiency Assassin, Helene Segura

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Ever feel stressed from having too much to do, or wish you had more time in the day to get things done? Time management consultant Helene Segura brings you simple yet mind-bending productivity tips to help you become more efficient at work so you can have a life outside of it. The author of two Amazon best-selling books, Helene Segura has been the featured productivity expert in over 100 media interviews including publications such as US News and World Report and Money Magazine, as well as on Fox, CBS, ABC and NBC affiliates. By day, Helene presents keynotes and trainings as The Inefficiency Assassin and teaches audiences and clients how to slay wasted time. By night (and on weekends), she's a devout cheese eater, a recipe experimenter, and a travel junkie. If you blink, you might miss her sneaking adult beverages onto the lawn bowling court. For more tips or to connect with Helene, visit http://www.HeleneSegura.com.

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January 27, 202629 min

Breathwork + Self-Trust = Time Management Redefined: Hacks for ADHD & Burnout Relief

Discover how Dr. Sheri Lake rebuilt her life after a traumatic brain injury and developed powerful time management strategies for ADHD tendencies, stress reduction, and productivity. Learn practical hacks like intentional rest, breathwork, sensory grounding, and self-trust to prevent burnout and reclaim joy. Connect with Dr. Sheri Lake: Website https://sherilake.com/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@DrSheriLake Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stories/drsherilake/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@drsherilake About Dr. Sheri Lake: Dr. Sheri Lake is an author, speaker, and former professor who rebuilt her life after a traumatic brain injury reshaped her relationship with time and focus. Blending academic expertise with somatic tools, she helps high-achieving women navigate ADHD tendencies, reduce stress, and reclaim their energy. As CEO of Sheri Lake, LLC, she empowers women to build systems that stick so they can succeed without sacrificing their health or identity. For other Time Management Revolution podcast episodes, visit: YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAU3o93PRjlW9lca-YT38dVMADSARXUtK&si=CZWm8QGem-vc9R0l Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-time-management-revolution-productivity-tips-from/id1046485977 Audible: https://amzn.to/3T21QkK …or wherever you get your podcasts! In this episode of the Time Management Revolution podcast, Helene Segura and Dr. Sheri Lake discussed her experience with time management after suffering a traumatic brain injury, which significantly impacted her productivity and daily functioning despite being considered mild. Dr. Lake shared various strategies she developed to manage her condition, including breathing techniques, time management approaches, and methods for maintaining work-life balance, particularly for women in corporate settings. They also discussed the intersection of menopause and ADHD-like symptoms, emphasizing the importance of advocating for health needs in the workplace and exploring various techniques for stress management and focus improvement.

January 13, 202629 min

Executive Function & Time Management for Families: How Weekly Planning Reduces Stress

Executive Function & Time Management for Families: How Weekly Planning Reduces Stress In this episode of the Time Management Revolution, speech-language pathologist and executive function coach Maria DelCorso explains how working memory, emotional regulation, prioritization and cognitive flexibility shape how families manage time. You'll learn: Why executive function is the foundation of time management How reactive schedules increase stress for parents and kids A simple five-step family process to improve planning, organization, and follow-through How modeling time management builds lifelong skills in children Why rituals like weekly family meetings create structure and calm This conversation is extremely helpful for working parents, neurodivergent families, and anyone struggling with distractions, overwhelm, or follow-through. 👉 Listen now and discover how small, intentional changes create lasting results! Connect with Maria DelCorso: Website https://newagendacoaching.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-agenda-llc/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/newagendacoaching/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/newagendacoaching/ About Maria DelCorso: Maria DelCorso, MA, CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist with 30+ years of specialization and practice. In October, 2023 she founded New Agenda LLC, an executive function coaching practice, with her friend and colleague Amie Davies. Together, they are building a growing practice that empowers individuals ages 9-99 in developing executive function skills. As a mother and Nonna, Maria especially enjoys supporting working parents as they navigate the challenges of parenting in the modern world. For other Time Management Revolution podcast episodes, visit: YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAU3o93PRjlW9lca-YT38dVMADSARXUtK&si=CZWm8QGem-vc9R0l Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-time-management-revolution-productivity-tips-from/id1046485977 Audible: https://amzn.to/3T21QkK …or wherever you get your podcasts! #ExecutiveFunction #TimeManagement #WorkingParents #FamilyOrganization #PlanningSkills #ADHDStrategies #ProductivityForParents

January 6, 202625 min

How Time Management Impacts Your Health, Energy, Focus and Longevity with Dr. Alan Rozanski

What if your constant "busy-ness" is quietly damaging your health? In this episode of the Time Management Revolution, Helene Segura interviews renowned cardiologist Dr. Alan Rozanski to explore how poor time management fuels stress, inactivity, burnout, and preventable chronic disease. Dr. Rozanski shares his Six Domains of Health and explains why busy professionals often sacrifice sleep, nutrition, exercise and emotional well-being—without realizing the long-term cost. You'll learn how small, realistic time shifts can restore vitality, focus, and energy without overwhelming your schedule. In this episode, you'll learn: How time pressure leads to sedentary behavior and chronic stress Why "important but not urgent" health habits get postponed How micro-habits protect heart health and brain function Simple ways to build sleep, exercise and nutrition into busy days Why vitality—not productivity—is the true measure of health 🎧 Listen now and discover why managing your time well may be one of the most powerful health decisions you can make. #TimeManagement #HealthAndProductivity #Vitality #StressManagement #PreventChronicDisease #HealthyHabits #WorkLifeBalance #Cardiology #BusyProfessionals #EnergyManagement Connect with Dr. Alan Rozanski: Website: https://alanrozanski.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanrozanski/ About Dr. Alan Rozanski: Dr. Alan Rozanski is a distinguished Professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Director of Nuclear Cardiology at Mount Sinai St. Luke, and he has dedicated his career to helping clients understand how to maintain and enhance vitality in their daily lives. Combining his expertise in cardiology, health psychology, and behavioral Medicine with the guidance of his comprehensive health model, The Six Domains of Health, Dr. Rozanski brings a unique perspective and makes him a compelling voice in the discussion of achieving and maintaining health and vitality in today's world. For other Time Management Revolution podcast episodes, visit: YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAU3o93PRjlW9lca-YT38dVMADSARXUtK&si=CZWm8QGem-vc9R0l Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-time-management-revolution-productivity-tips-from/id1046485977 Audible: https://amzn.to/3T21QkK …or wherever you get your podcasts!

December 30, 202532 min

Purpose Before Productivity: The Missing Link in Time Management

What if better time management isn't about doing more—but about living with intention? In this episode of the Time Management Revolution Podcast, Helene Segura speaks with intuitive empowerment coach Danya Levinsohn about the deeper connection between awareness, self-care, purpose, and productivity. Danya shares insights from her corporate background and coaching practice on how burnout, lack of boundaries, and misaligned priorities drain our time and energy—and what to do instead. You'll learn how intentional daily practices, self-awareness, and energy management can help you regain focus, reduce overwhelm, and create a more balanced life. Get more time management tips at https://www.youtube.com/@LivingOrderSA! 👉 Learn more about Danya Levinsohn: Website https://www.outrageousliberation.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/outrageous-liberation-935504/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@OutrageousLiberation Instagram https://www.instagram.com/outrageousliberation/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@outrageousliberation Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DanyaMotivates Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/OutrageousLiberation/ #timemanagement #productivity #burnoutrecovery #intentionalliving #focus #selfcare #worklifebalance awareness #empowerment coaching

December 23, 20256 min

Why Work-Life Balance Is a Seesaw (Not a Myth): A Time Management Acronym That Prevents Burnout

Work-life balance isn't about perfect harmony—it's about recovery, resilience, and realistic time management. In this excerpt, Time Management Speaker Helene Segura challenges the common "perfect balance" myth and introduces a healthier way to manage time, energy, and priorities. Using a powerful seesaw metaphor and the DIRT framework, discover work-life balance keys: • Create sustainable productivity without burnout • Balance being others-focused and self-focused • Build a strong foundation for focus, boundaries, and self-care • Regain control of your day when life feels overwhelming If you've ever searched for better time management, work-life balance tips, or how to avoid burnout, this excerpt is for you. Find more tips at https://www.youtube.com/livingordersa! Excerpted from: Work-Life Equilibrium: Shaping Time to Life Your Best Life City of San Antonio - WIC division December 17, 2025 (local volunteer videographer) #TimeManagement #WorkLifeBalance #ProductivityTips #BurnoutPrevention #Focus #SelfCare #LeadershipDevelopment #SustainableSuccess

December 16, 202530 min

From Burnout to Bold Impact: Why Energy Management Beats Time Management

Unlock the real secret to productivity and burnout prevention in this powerful conversation with leadership strategist and keynote speaker Beverly Flores, founder of Thyme Out Consulting. We explore why energy management, not time management, is the true key to performance, focus, and sustainable success. Beverly shares her EEI framework (Energy, Enthusiasm, Intensity), the story behind Thyme Out Consulting, and how leaders can transform exhaustion into alignment. Learn how to take strategic pauses, avoid burnout, set boundaries, and create a life and career that fuel — not drain — your energy. In this episode: Why energy management matters more than time management How burnout hides in high achievers The power of strategic pause ("Thyme Out") EEI framework for leadership and life How to recognize what gives or drains your energy Setting boundaries without guilt Real client transformation stories How alignment beats balance every time Connect with Beverly Flores: Website: https://thymeoutconsulting.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bevflores/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thyme_outconsulting/ For other Time Management Revolution podcast episodes, visit: YouTube Apple Podcasts Audible …or wherever you get your podcasts!

December 2, 202533 min

Tapping Into Time: How EFT Breaks Stress Cycles, Calms the Mind, and Boosts Daily Focus

Feeling overwhelmed, distracted, or stuck in a cycle of stress and procrastination? In this episode of the Time Management Revolution podcast, Helene Segura sits down with Beecher Leonard-Fritzmeier, EFT practitioner, life coach, and founder of EFT Social Club, to explore how Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT tapping) can transform not just your stress levels — but also your time management. Beecher shares her personal journey from corporate burnout to emotional freedom, how EFT scientifically reduces cortisol, and why calming your nervous system is one of the most underrated productivity tools. You'll learn how tapping can help you overcome procrastination, reduce overwhelm, clear emotional blocks, and create more peace and clarity throughout your day. In this episode you'll learn: ✔ What EFT really is and how it works✔ How tapping improves focus, energy, and productivity✔ Why time management is actually mind management✔ The connection between stress, anxiety, and your ability to get things done✔ How to use EFT as a quick reset — even in the middle of a chaotic day✔ A guided tapping demonstration you can follow along with If you're looking for realistic, science-backed ways to improve your focus, regulate your emotions, and reclaim your time, this episode is for you. Connect with Beecher Leonard-Fritzmeier: Website https://eftsocialclub.com YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@EFTSocialClub Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eftsocialclub TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@eftsocialclub Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553302392755 For other Time Management Revolution podcast episodes, visit: YouTube Apple Podcasts Audible …or wherever you get your podcasts!

November 25, 202533 min

How to Find Focus in an Interruptive World: Flow States, ADHD, and Time Blocking

In this episode of the Time Management Revolution podcast, Helene Segura sits down with Steven Puri—founder and CEO of The Sukha—to explore how we can create meaningful focus time in a world full of distractions. Together, we break down the most common focus challenges people face today—procrastination, overwhelm, ADHD, time blindness, multitasking, and the constant pull of digital interruptions. You'll hear practical, relatable strategies including: 🔹 Time blocking for deep work 🔹 Identifying your chronotype and ideal focus hours 🔹 Using flow-state music and environment cues to get in the zone 🔹 Why multitasking is a myth (and what to do instead) 🔹 Tools that reduce digital distractions and support focus 🔹 How ADHD impacts time perception, attention, and productivity 🔹 Real-world solutions for procrastination and breaking down big projects 🔹 How alarms, task structuring, and self-awareness help counter time blindness Steven also gives a behind-the-scenes look at how The Sukha platform was built—from science-backed sound design to nature soundscapes—and how thousands of users are using it to reduce overwhelm and finally get important work done. If you've ever felt buried by your to-do list, frustrated by interruptions, or unsure how to create consistent focus time, this episode will give you practical tools you can use immediately. ✨ Get more time management tips at: http://www.TimeManagementRevolution.com

November 11, 20254 min

If Time Were Money, Would You Still Toss It?

http://www.TimeManagementRevolution.com - Have you ever made a split-second decision about money—whether to keep it safe or take a risk? In this talk, Time Management Fixer, Helene Segura uses a simple exercise involving a fan of cash to reveal something powerful: You already know how to make intentional decisions… but most of us don't apply that same strategy to our time. She shares a relatable and eye-opening moment from a live audience demonstration. You'll see how quickly we evaluate value—and how that same instinct can help us take back control of our schedules, stress, and priorities. Your time is more valuable than money. You can make more money—but you can't make more time. This video is an excerpt from the National Association of Surety Bond Producers Annual Conference on October 11, 2019. Get your FREE Productivity Kickstarter Kit at http://www.TimeManagementRevolution.com ! Time management keynote speaker Helene Segura also provides individual consulting and onsite or virtual productivity packages for companies. Contact Helene today to check availability and start your time management revolution! https://www.HeleneSegura.com/speaking/

November 4, 20253 min

Remember Last Year's Holiday Stress? Let's Fix That Now.

http://www.TimeManagementRevolution.com - Is it too early to start planning for the holidays? Maybe not! In this video, Helene Segura, The Inefficiency Assassin shares why a little early planning can save you from the stress, chaos, and overwhelm that often sneak up during the season. Learn how to design your ideal holiday—whether that means rest and relaxation or festive hustle and bustle—and how to align your plans with your work schedule so you can truly enjoy the season. Get your FREE Productivity Kickstarter Kit at http://www.TimeManagementRevolution.com ! Time management keynote speaker Helene Segura also provides individual consulting and onsite or virtual productivity packages for companies. Contact Helene today to check availability and start your time management revolution! https://www.HeleneSegura.com/speaking/