About this episode

Nikki and David discuss the importance of protecting your time and prioritizing what truly matters in life.

Ever felt like your calendar is running your life instead of the other way around? Nikki and David tackle the ultimate challenge: protecting your time before it slips away. They get real about the pain of saying "yes" when you should've said "hell no," the stress of back-to-back meetings that could've been emails, and the guilt of letting your true priorities, family, health, and dreams, slip through the cracks. But it's not all pain stories. They share how to get back in the driver's seat of your days, from using the Life Wheel to create clarity, to building systems that actually support you, to confidently saying "no" without apology. If you're ready to stop coasting through your schedule and start thriving in it, this conversation is your reminder that time is your most precious commodity… make it count. ⏳ Additional Resources: Follow Addicted to Betterment wherever you listen to podcasts! Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Connect with David on LinkedIn Watch Gut + Science (and more) on YouTube! Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network Key Takeaways: Time is our most valuable resource. Clear priorities come…

People in this episode

Host: Nikki Lewallen Gregory

Guest: David Gregory

Topics covered

• time management
• personal development
• work-life balance
• productivity
• prioritization

Keywords

• time management
• saying no
• calendars
• work-life balance
• personal priorities

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PeopleForward Network

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