049: Holiday Boundaries: How Saying "No" Unlocked a Record-Breaking Week of Productivity
In this episode, Anne reveals how saying "no" to traditional holiday travel unlocked her most productive week of the year. While Matt joins from the road in Chicago, the two discuss the power of "breaking the cycle" of family obligations and the necessity of advocating for your own schedule—introducing the non-negotiable concept of "Anne's Time". From drafting a new book to finalizing a full company rebrand, listen in to learn how setting hard boundaries can drastically transform your work-li...
In this episode, Anne reveals how saying "no" to traditional holiday travel unlocked her most productive week of the year. While Matt joins from the road in Chicago, the two discuss the power of "breaking the cycle" of family obligations and the necessity of advocating for your own schedule—introducing the non-negotiable concept of "Anne's Time". From drafting a new book to finalizing a full company rebrand, listen in to learn how setting hard boundaries can drastically transform your work-life output and protect your peace during the chaos of the holidays.
🚨 Stuff You’ll Want to Remember:
- "The best flight is the one you don't even know you were flying." — Matt
- "I didn't advocate for the time I wanted and needed away from the home to use my brain in work, which actually fulfilled me more in motherhood." — Anne
- "There's more intentionality in the work that you're doing as you age." — Anne
📡 Where to Find Us:
- Anne → Fix & Form - LinkedIn
- Matt → ChipBot - LinkedIn