Struggling with burnout, overwhelm, and poor work-life balance? In this episode of The Time Management Podcast, Abigail Barnes breaks down The 888 Formula — a proven framework to help entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals create a life by design.

“The 888 Formula is a perspective not a prescription”

You’ll learn:

✅ Why work-life balance matters for long-term success and wellbeing

✅ The simple 888 Formula for dividing your 24 hours effectively

✅ How to identify time leaks, set boundaries, and reduce stress

✅ The real reason behind your never-ending to-do list

✅ Practical strategies to prevent burnout and reclaim your energy

✅ Why your success story is waiting for you to claim it

If you’ve been feeling like life is on repeat (Groundhog Day), this episode will show you how to reset, prioritise, and design your ideal day without sacrificing productivity or success.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome & Why Work-Life Balance Matters

02:10 – The Reality of Burnout & Overwhelm for Entrepreneurs

04:30 – Introducing The 888 Formula (Work, Rest, Life)

07:15 – How to Create Your Own Life by Design

10:05 – The To-Do List Trap & Limited Resources

12:40 – Resetting Your Success Story

15:25 – Human Design & The 888 Formula

18:00 – Final Insights & Next Steps

Resources & Links Mentioned:

📘 Time Management for Entrepreneurs & Professionals by Abigail Barnes

➜ Buy the Book: https://bit.ly/TMFEAPBOOK

🎯 How to Do a Time Audit

➜ Start here: https://bit.ly/howtotimeaudit

🔥 Reset Your Success Story 2025

➜ https://bit.ly/RYSS2025 (use code PODCAST20 for 20% off)

About Abigail Barnes

Abigail Barnes is an award-winning entrepreneur, keynote speaker, author, and creator of The 888 Formula. She is the founder of Success by Design Training, a company on a mission to teach 5 million people how to achieve productive wellbeing by 2030. Following a stroke at age 32, Abigail turned her life around and now helps professionals and entrepreneurs worldwide maximise their time, energy, and impact.

Follow & Connect:

🔗 Website: www.successbydesigntraining.com

📲 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailrbarnes/

📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamabigailbarnes

📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successbydesigntraining/

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BONUS Self Coaching Questions from the Episode

Q. How many hours are you working?

Q. How much sleep are you getting?

Q. Do you have time to exercise? 

Q. Do you have time for your relationships/family/hobbies?

Q. Are you on top of your life admin?

Q. Do you want to have more money, but no idea how many subscriptions you have or how much they add up to monthly?

Q. When was the last time you cleaned your house?

Q. Are you cooking from scratch or eating from the convenience aisle?

Q. Are you ready to do something different?

Q. Are you ready to step outside your comfort zone?

Q. Are you ready to up level your life experience?

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Disclaimer: This content does not aim to replace professional medical advice or therapy. Please seek the support you need where necessary. Success by Design Training accepts no liability.