Ep. #132 Designing A Productive Schedule With Intentionality And Without Time Blocking

by Marci Barker / June 17th, 2025
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Designing A Productive Schedule
With Intentionality And Without Time Blocking
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Designing A Productive Schedule With Intentionality And Without Time Blocking
In this episode of Your Loving Kick in the Pants, I share a powerful strategy from my books Becoming Boss Minded and The Accountability Code to help you master productivity and time management. It starts with being intentional, brain dumping tasks, identifying non-negotiables, and building a flexible, purpose-driven schedule.

I walk you through a five-step process: write everything down, identify habits, set intentions, prioritize, and take imperfect action. I also share personal stories to show how this approach brings peace and alignment, not just productivity.
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Topics Covered in the Episode:
How to become more boss-minded and take control of your time
The importance of creating a productive schedule that fits your goals
Using a brain dump to get all your tasks out of your head and onto paper
Identifying your non-negotiables, the daily habits that keep you grounded
The power of opening your day with prayer or intention for clarity and guidance
How to prioritize your tasks by numbering them from most to least important
Being flexible when your plans shift or unexpected things come up
Using a custom template (shared in the book) to organize your day effectively
Tracking your progress and staying accountable with small daily actions
Designing your schedule around who you want to be, not just what others expect
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