Do you feel stuck when things get too overwhelming? Do you wish there was a better way to navigate busyness or crazy schedules, especially when life throws you curveballs? Our guest today shares her CURVE method to help take the stress out of seemingly uncontrollable situations. 

On this week's episode, Jenn is talking with time management coach Anna Dearmon Kornick. They discuss how a large percentage of our day is controlled by habits and routines, which serve us well until the unexpected issues arise. What’s the best way to handle emergencies and the curveballs of life? Anna breaks down her CURVE method that helps people navigate difficult situations faster and simpler so they can move forward. Whether you are a mom trying to survive with busy kid schedules and work, or someone who feels like they are constantly busy and out of time, this is a great listen to provide tools that can put your mind at ease. Tune in to learn more! 

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IN THIS EPISODE: 

• [2:21 ] Jenn shares what Salad with a Side of Fries members are getting this week!
• [5:05 ] What did Anna learn while working for a Congressman and Lieutenant Governor? 
• [12:47 ] How did Anna’s life shift after she decided to leave her role under the Congressman? 
• [15:15 ] Why is Anna such a big fan of routines?
• [17:41 ] What’s Anna's take on busy and good busy?
• [20:27 ] How do routines and habits work together?
• [24:15 ] What is the CURVE method? 
• [30:54 ] How can people navigate situations faster and simpler so they can move forward quicker? 
• [33:47 ] How can we navigate schedules during the upcoming busy holiday season?
• [41:23 ] Anna shares her final thoughts about routines. 
• [41:49 ] Rapid fire, off topic questions with Anna. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

• Routines end up serving as the absolute foundation of your life that everything else builds upon. 
• When busy times come up, and there are things happening outside of the norm, utilize CURVE (Control, Understand, Resources, Vital, Enlist) to help you navigate what you are coming up against.
• If you are constantly dealing with curve balls - look to see if they are truly external factors or if they are something that you are creating unknowingly. Sometimes curveballs can be avoided with the right routines in place. 

QUOTES: 

[10:42 ] “Sometimes, whenever you are so involved, ingrained, and you throw so much of yourself into your work, I’m sure everybody maybe has experienced this at some point, you really start to lose pieces of yourself along the way. Especially when you’re in a crisis situation and you are there for someone who is in the worst experience that they have ever had in their entire life.” - Anna Dearmon Kornick

[15:28 ] “We spend likely more than half of our days just engaged in habit based behavior. We are living a lot of our life on autopilot, in that we are following the same well worn paths throughout our day.” - Anna Dearmon Kornick

[33:16 ] “It makes so much more sense to learn from other people and to get help from other people instead of just trying to do it all yourself, because you feel like it doesn’t count if you don’t do it all yourself.” - Anna Dearmon Kornick

“If, also, what helps you feel in control of your day and your life is maintaining some of your routines, then that's where we enlist the support. If someone else needs to pick up your kids so that you can get your activity in that day, that is just as valid, and potentially vital, as anything else that's specifically connected to the curveball.” - Jenn Trepeck

[41:24 ] “I just want to encourage you that if the idea of getting routines set up in your life feels daunting or overwhelming, just start with one. Just start with your morning routine and really get that dialed in and you’ll see the ripple effect that comes across your entire life.” - Anna Dearmon Kornick

RESOURCES:

Become A Member of Salad with a Side of Fries

Jenn’s Free Menu Plan

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A Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram

GUEST RESOURCES:

Anna Dearmon Kornick's Website   

Anna Dearmon Kornick's Instagram

Anna Dearmon Kornick's Facebook

Anna Dearmon Kornick's Pinterest

Blueprint to Balance Website

BIO:

Anna Dearmon Kornick is a highly sought after time management coach and keynote speaker, top 1% globally ranked podcast host of It's About Time, and founder of the It’s About Time Academy. A true Louisiana firecracker who has become known for making time management fun, Anna helps busy professionals and business owners struggling with overwhelm manage their time using her personality-driven HEART Method.  

Building on more than a decade of experience in the fast-moving, high-stakes world of political and crisis communications, it’s no surprise that Anna thrives on creating order out of chaos. Early in her career, she wrangled media for a Lt. Governor and managed the hectic schedule of a U.S. Congressman. Her rapid response background and relentless approach to problem-solving position her as the go-to expert for purpose-driven time management for busy professionals.