Do you ever feel like you're carrying an endless mental load while trying to juggle your business, family, and everything else life throws at you?

In this solo episode of The Business of Thinking Big, Lianne Kim shares practical strategies for getting more done without falling into the trap of constant productivity, overwhelm, or trying to do everything at once. She talks honestly about navigating a busy season of life while running a business and why the goal isn't maximum output, but creating more clarity, focus, and flow.

Lianne walks through simple systems that help her protect her time and energy, from starting the day with movement and using a visual weekly planner to setting meaningful time blocks, eliminating distractions, and creating boundaries with family, friends, and work.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why getting more done isn't about maximum output
• How 20 minutes of movement can improve focus and mental clarity
• Why having a visual schedule can help reduce mental overwhelm
• How to connect your daily tasks to your bigger goals
• Why time blocking can help prevent context switching and brain fatigue
• How to eliminate distractions and protect your focus
• The importance of setting boundaries around your workday
• How to keep household responsibilities from taking over business time
• Why creating systems can help you work with more flow and less stress
• How to prioritize progress over perfection

Whether you're a busy entrepreneur, a working mom, or simply someone trying to manage a full life without constantly feeling overwhelmed, this episode will help you rethink productivity and create a way of working that feels more focused, intentional, and sustainable.

Timestamps:‌ ‌

00:00 – Why getting more done doesn't mean doing everything

02:00 – The invisible mental load of a busy life

03:00 – Creating focus instead of chasing maximum output

04:00 – Why movement should be part of your morning routine

06:00 – Starting your day in the right energetic state

08:00 – How morning movement improves focus and clarity

10:00 – Why 20 minutes can make a major difference

11:00 – Using a visual schedule to organize your week

13:00 – Finding a planning system that works for your brain

15:00 – Why Lianne prefers a paper planner over a digital calendar

16:00 – Creating more control over your time and energy

17:00 – Why your goals should guide your priorities

19:00 – Reverse engineering your week from your desired outcome

20:00 – Considering your team's priorities and needs

21:00 – How time blocking improves focus

22:00 – Understanding context switching and brain fatigue

23:00 – Creating meaningful blocks of focused work

24:00 – Why dedicated creative days can boost productivity

25:00 – Designing your week around your energy

26:00 – The impact of distractions on your business

27:00 – Creating a work environment that supports focus

28:00 – Setting boundaries with family and friends

30:00 – Why your phone may be your biggest distraction

31:00 – Turning off notifications and protecting your attention

32:00 – Keeping household tasks out of your workday

33:00 – Why boundaries are essential for getting more done

34:00 – Protecting your time during travel and retreats

35:00 – Working through the discomfort of setting boundaries

36:00 – Creating systems that allow you to work in flow

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