Today, we’re taking a closer look at a simple but powerful idea from my conversation with Amy Loewenberg: "Sometimes, you’re in the weeds. And my friend says, ‘Stand up. Look beyond the weeds.’"

As small business owners, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, especially with the holiday season approaching and Q4 goals on the horizon. I know I’m there right now—between running my business, planning a wedding, and selling my house, I’ve got a lot on my plate. If you can relate, this episode is for you.

Today, I’m sharing practical tips that have helped me clear my plate and find some clarity, plus a little help from ChatGPT to give you even more strategies to get out of the weeds.

[01:22] Life updates and overwhelm

[02:27] My favorite strategies to get out of the weeds

[07:00] Time-saving tools that work for me

[10:47] How to use AI for time management

[15:56] Why saying yes really means saying no

Get all of the details on our website at https://www.crystalmediaco.com/episodes/getting-out-of-the-weed/

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