Ep #20 - Reclaim Your Time with the Time Budget Method
Leadership Beyond the Title · 2025-03-26 · 33 min
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Summary In this episode of Leadership Beyond the Title, TaSheena Braxton discusses the unique challenges women of color face in managing their time effectively. She introduces her Time Budget Method, which aims to help individuals take control of their schedules and prioritize their commitments. The conversation emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries, understanding personal values, and implementing practical strategies to reclaim time and enhance productivity. Gems Women of color experience unpredictability in work schedules 18% more than their counterparts. Unpaid labor for family care adds significant time constraints. Traditional time management methods often react to external pressures rather than proactive planning. The Time Budget Method includes five steps: baseline, batching, blocks, buffers, and boundaries. Setting boundaries is crucial for maintaining focus and reducing overwhelm. Beliefs about time can hinder effective time management and productivity. Creating a time audit helps identify where time is currently spent. Batching similar tasks can enhance efficiency and focus. Buffers between tasks can minimize productivity loss from context switching.