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Jan 31, 2023

So many people struggle with proper planning and claim that they don’t have enough time to do what will move the needle forward in either their business, fitness, relationships, or personal development. Those of us that are 365 driven are always aiming to reach the next level in various aspects of life while learning how to balance it all. Some people are really disciplined in their business, but struggle to prioritize in other areas. The hard truth is that they just aren’t doing it right, and today’s guest is here to share the hacks we need to be a better planner, maximize productivity, and prioritize the relationships that matter most.

Emily Frisella is a multi-passionate entrepreneur who started her first brick-and-mortar business at the age of 20. She is the Founder of The Paper & Plan Co., A twice published best-selling cookbook author, Co-host of Curious Me Podcast, Founder of The Women in Business Workshop, COO of 44Seven Media & the Arete Syndicate, a Business Coach, and a speaker. Emily’s latest book “Relationships First: People, Passion, and Profit” explains the importance of nurturing relationships for both personal and professional success. As a business owner of several businesses, Emily has planning and productivity down to a science and she shares her best tips in this episode.

With so many distractions around, such as social media and people demanding our time and attention, learning to balance it all to focus on what needs to get done, can be very overwhelming. Emily explains that so many people overestimate their brain power and ability to remember every single thing that needs to get done, and also may struggle with setting boundaries with others when it comes to protecting their time. In order to be productive in all areas when it comes to business, fitness, and personal life, learning to plan in a way that works best for you (not what someone else says is the “perfect” schedule) is going to be key. 

Key highlights:

  • Why do people struggle with planning? 
  • How to set and achieve goals
  • How planning makes you a better boss/manager 
  • Emily’s tip: “Do first what you do not want to do most”
  • Emily’s productivity tools and hacks
  • How to set boundaries and protect your time
  • How Emily prioritizes all her tasks
  • Emily explains her “dungeon days” 
  • Making a schedule that works best for you 
  • Being mindful of ways to pour into people in all aspects of your life
  • Relationship advice if you always feel like you need to be the problem solver

For resources and links mentioned in this episode, visit: 365driven.com/episode288