In part two of this series, Marissa and Joel finish their conversation on Elizabeth Stanley’s Planning 2.0 (from Widen the Window) and get extremely practical: they break down how to use the Ideal Week as a “time budget” that creates margin, lowers stress, and helps you work with your energy instead of fighting it.
Episodes
291. Moving From Anxiety to Peace (Planning 2.0 Pt. 1)
In this episode, Marissa and Joel contrast Planning 1.0 (fear-driven contingency planning) with Planning 2.0 (intentional, flexible planning rooted in clarity).
290. Your Energy Audit: Why Your Days Feel Harder Than They Should
In this episode, Marissa and Joel explore the “time-energy paradox” and why so many productivity strategies backfire by leaving you exhausted.
289. Your Worst Productivity Habit (It Isn’t Your Phone)
In this episode, Marissa and Joel unpack why we consistently plan for best-case scenarios and then spiral when real life doesn’t cooperate.
288. Work with Your Season, Not Against It
In this episode, Marissa and Joel walk through five “seasons” you may find yourself in—sowing, fallow, tending, pruning, and harvest—plus the hidden danger in each one and the most effective response.
287. Your Essential Year-End Reset
In this episode, Marissa and Joel walk you through a simple reflection process for the last 11 months: naming what worked, facing what hurt, and deciding what you actually want to carry into 2026.
286. Do Less and Enjoy More During the Holidays
Marissa and Joel show you how to lighten the load with four concrete moves: define non-negotiables, eliminate what doesn’t matter, delegate what doesn’t require you, and (yes) procrastinate strategically.
285. The Gratitude Advantage
As we head into Thanksgiving (in the United States), Joel and Marissa get practical about gratitude—the tiny habit that expands your perspective, steadies your pace, and strengthens relationships.
284. Time Wasters Stealing Your Focus
In this episode, Marissa Hyatt and Joel Miller break down the science of interruptions, how internal distractions amplify them, and practical ways to protect your best hours.
283. How To Protect Your Priorities Before The Holidays Hit
In this episode, Marissa Hyatt and Joel Miller show you how to defend what matters—at work and at home—so you can enjoy the season and finish the year well.
