Ever wonder why your digital calendar still isn’t keeping you organized?In this episode, I’m coming to you straight from my kitchen (yes, while babysitting boiling potatoes 😅) to break down why ADHD brains, and busy brains in general, benefit massively from using a paper planner alongside digital tools.

If you’ve ever felt scattered, late, overwhelmed, or constantly pulled off-task by your phone, this episode will help you understand what’s actually going on inside your brain and what to do about it.

In this episode, we dive into:

✨ Why digital calendars alone often fail ADHD brains

✨ How paper planning reduces distractions and boosts follow-through

✨ The science behind handwriting, memory, and dopamine

✨ Time blindness and how visual planning helps you finally see your capacity

✨ Why structure without rigidity is the key to sustainable organization

✨ How a 90-day planner works WITH your digital tools

✨ Gamification, motivation, and why paper “hits different”

✨ How to use both systems together for calm, focus, and consistency

This episode is for you if:

✔ You rely on Google Calendar but still feel disorganized

✔ You have ADHD or a very busy brain

✔ You’re tired of distractions derailing your day

✔ You want realistic structure, not perfection

✔ You’re craving more focus, clarity, and follow-through

Mentioned in this episode:

📘 Time Magic™ Seasonal Planner – My 90-day analog system designed for ADHD-friendly planning, pattern tracking, and realistic weekly structure.

https://www.jillwright.ca/planner

🔥 Momentum Membership – Weekly accountability, co-working, and planning support for women who want consistency without hustle.

https://www.jillwright.ca/momentum-membership

Want more tools for your time + energy?

Subscribe to Energy + Hours on Substack for workshops, resources, community, and deeper support:

👉 https://energyandhours.substack.com

Timestamps:

01:10 Why digital calendars aren’t enough

04:20 ADHD and high interruptibility

07:00 How paper reduces overwhelm

10:45 Time blindness & visual planning

13:30 Pattern tracking + dopamine

18:00 How to use digital + paper together

21:40 Final thoughts & call to action

#ADHDplanning #ADHDtips #timemanagement #papervsdigital #timetools #timemagicplanner #executivefunction #timeblindness #productivitytips #energyandhours

In this solo episode of Energy + Hours, Jill pulls back the curtain and shares the real story behind how she accidentally became a time and energy management expert.

From jotting down tools into a Word doc during university, to navigating postpartum depression, business collapse, a child’s diagnosis, and the chaos of early motherhood during a pandemic , Jill reveals how each chapter of her life quietly prepared her for this work.

This is a deeply personal, behind-the-scenes look at the lived experience, curiosity, resilience, and neuro-affirming perspective that built the Time Magic Planner, the Momentum Membership, the Time Tune-Ups, and the entire Energy + Hours brand.

If you're new to Jill’s world, this episode is the perfect place to start.

In this episode Jill shares:

• How she unintentionally wrote her first book (and how anxiety shaped it)

• What it was really like opening a retail business in 2020 with two small kids

• How postpartum depression and burnout forced her to reinvent how she managed her time

• Why the Time Magic Planner exists and why it works

• How learning about neurodiversity radically shifted her approach to productivity

• Her belief that high-achieving women are going to change the world

• • The daily affirmation that still guides her business and life

  
  

  Resources mentioned:

• • Time Magic Planner - www.jillwright.ca/planner

  • Momentum Membership - www.jillwright.ca/momentum-membership

  • Time Tune-Up Sessions - www.jillwright.ca/tune-up

• • Jill’s Substack (Energy + Hours) - energyandhours.substack.com

  Want to know your time management style? Take Jill's quiz at jillwright.ca/quiz

In this solo episode of Energy + Hours, Jill Wright explores a different way of thinking about productivity; one that has nothing to do with doing more, pushing harder, or expecting yourself to operate like a machine.

Instead, this episode is about timing.

Jill walks you through how to identify your most productive time of day, how to notice when your energy naturally rises and falls, and how to plan your calendar in a way that actually works with your energy instead of against it. When you align the right tasks with the right moments, you can get the same amount of work done with less effort, less energy, and less time.

This episode is especially helpful for high-performing women, moms, entrepreneurs, and people with ADHD who feel productive some days and completely stuck on others — and wonder why their “best day” never seems repeatable.

Jill also shares a powerful reminder she heard from Julie Cole and Libby Ward that completely reframed how she thinks about expectations, burnout, and self-compassion.

In This Episode,:

• How to identify your most productive time of day

• Why productivity drops even when you’re still “working”

• The difference between effort and results

• How to plan your calendar around energy instead of willpower

• Why your most productive day should not be your baseline

• How to get the same amount done with less strain

• Creating space for rest, creativity, and real life

A Key Reframe from This Episode

You don’t need to be productive all day to be productive.

When you plan your work around your high-energy windows and give yourself permission to ease off during lower-energy moments, productivity becomes more sustainable, and life gets lighter.

Links & Resources Mentioned

Productivity Persona Quiz

Substack — Energy + Hours

Momentum Membership
https://www.jillwright.ca/momentum-membership

An online co-working and planning community for entrepreneurs, moms, and ADHD brains.
Includes:

• 3 weekly co-working (body-doubling) sessions

• 1 weekly guided planning session

• Flexible attendance, different times of day

• Accountability, support, and momentum

Podcast listeners are invited to 3 months free. DM Jill to get access.

Episode with Julie Cole – Co-Founder of Mabel’s Labels
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/birthing-businesses-babies-and-boundaries-with-julie-cole/id1601675882?i=1000696466517
Stay in Touch

If this episode resonated, I’d love it if you’d subscribe to Energy + Hours so you don’t miss future conversations around productivity, energy, and right timing.

Ratings and reviews help this podcast reach more people who need a gentler, more sustainable way to work — so if you have a moment to leave one, I truly appreciate it.

You can also:

• Explore more of my work at https://www.jillwright.ca

• Connect with me on Instagram @energyandhours

And if you try the exercise from this episode, send me a message and tell me:
What’s your most productive time of day?

What if you didn’t have to force your plans for the year, and instead learned how to read the energy before you decide?

In this episode of Energy + Hours, Jill Wright introduces Omen Days, a Celtic tradition observed during the 12 days after Christmas (December 26–January 6), where each day represents a month of the coming year. Rather than rigid goal-setting or hustle-based planning, Omen Days invite you to observe patterns, symbols, dreams, and intuitive nudges to help you understand the energetic themes of the year ahead.

Jill shares how she’s using Omen Days alongside numerology and the Wheel of Wisdom (from Melissa Seaman) to create an Energetic Year Map for 2026, and how you can use this same approach to decide when to rest, when to push, and when to make aligned decisions — without burnout.

This episode is perfect for intuitive planners, neurodivergent thinkers, creatives, entrepreneurs, and anyone craving a softer, smarter way to work with time.

⏳ Episode Breakdown & Timestamps

00:00 – Why this episode is landing right now Jill shares why releasing this on Christmas feels intentional — and why rest is part of the work.

00:43 – What are Omen Days? An introduction to the Celtic tradition observed during the 12 days after Christmas.

01:36 – How the 12 days map to the 12 months Each day corresponds to a month of the coming year (Dec 26 = January, Dec 27 = February, etc.).

02:12 – How messages show up (and why there’s no “right” way) Dreams, animals, music, nature, feelings, patterns — intuition speaks differently to everyone.

03:02 – How Jill is using Omen Days for 2026 planning Blending the Wheel of Wisdom, numerology, and intuitive observations into a collective energetic roadmap.

04:14 – Planning without pushing Learning when to rest, when to act, and how to stop forcing decisions against the energy.

05:01 – How to practice Omen Days yourself Setting intentions, paying attention, journaling, and noticing what stands out.

06:40 – Interpreting patterns (not overthinking symbols) Why meaning emerges over time — and why nothing has to “make sense” right away.

07:06 – Optional intuitive tools Tarot, meditation, walks, baths, or simply moving through your day with awareness.

08:11 – Comparing your personal insights with collective energy How the free masterclass helps you layer intuition with numerology and timing.

09:03 – Strategic planning with a “woo lens” Using energy, time management style, and personal goals to build a realistic roadmap.

10:25 – What’s coming next inside Energy + Hours Substack, monthly energy insights, live calls, and replay-friendly learning.

12:28 – Invitation to explore Omen Days + the free workshop Why this work is for anyone feeling called to align their calendar with natural rhythms.

🌿 Who This Episode Is For

• Intuitive women who want structure without rigidity

• Entrepreneurs & moms navigating energy, capacity, and timing

• Neurodivergent planners who don’t thrive with traditional goal-setting

• Anyone craving a calmer, more aligned way to plan the year

🔗 Mentioned in This Episode

• The Energetics of 2026 Workshop

• Energy and Hours on Substack

Thanks for listening - be sure to subscribe so you never miss and episode and if you want more Jill follow along on IG @energyandhours or visit the website jillwright.ca

In this episode of Energy + Hours, Jill Wright shares a grounded, comforting take on winter solstice energy. While the holidays can be festive, they can also feel emotionally and energetically intense… and Jill normalizes that experience through a seasonal lens.

Drawing from Mellissa Seaman’s Wheel of Wisdom, Jill explains why the “underworld” season often begins in the Fall (around October), and why modern life tends to push us into busyness at the exact time our bodies and nervous systems are craving rest, quiet, and reflection. Then she offers a reframe many of us need: even though winter is often associated with darkness, the Winter Solstice (Dec 21) marks the darkest day, and after that, we begin returning to the light.

You’ll also hear Jill weave in ideas around Yule traditions, seasonal rituals, and simple practices to help you mark this shift with intention without turning it into another productivity project. This episode is your reminder that you don’t need clarity yet… you need restoration.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why this season can feel heavy, and why that’s normal

• What the Wheel of Wisdom teaches about the “underworld” season and cyclical time

• The surprising reframe: winter begins at the darkest point, then moves toward light

• How to set a simple, sustainable intention (without strict resolutions)

• Solstice rituals to support deep rest, introspection, and renewal

• Ways to connect with nature and your own inner timing during the holidays

Winter Solstice + Yule Ritual IdeasTry one (or a few) of these gentle practices to honour the season:

• Light & Fire: light candles, sit by a fire, or burn a Yule log to honour the returning sun

• Evergreen décor: decorate with holly, ivy, pine, winter greens, and pinecones

• Feasting: enjoy warm, nourishing meals with the people you love

• Journaling & reflection: review the past year, release what you’re done carrying, set an intention

• Nature connection: go for a solstice walk with the intention to notice a “lesson” or symbol

• • Purification: sage your home, declutter, clear stagnant energy and old patterns
  • Creative expression: music, art, writing, or poetry to reflect on what this year has meant

  Reflection Prompts

• • What changed in me over the last 12 months?

  • What am I ready to release from the last season?

  • What word or simple intention do I want to carry into this new season?

  • Where do I need restoration: in my calendar, my relationships, my body, or my spirit?

  A gentle reminder from JillThis season isn’t about hustle, pressure, or “go go go.”
  It’s a season of renewal, a slow return of light, and a chance to rebuild your relationship with time in a more aligned way.

  Coming next week

  Jill returns on Christmas week with a new episode on Omen Days, a tradition she’s using to tune into the energy of 2026 in an intuitive, grounded way.

  Links

  Follow along on Instagram: @energyandhours

  Work with Jill: jillwright.ca

  Get your Time Magic Seasonal Planner: jillwright.ca/planner

  Learn from Mellissa Seaman: channelyourgenius.com

The holidays can be magical... and overwhelming — especially for parents juggling schedules, expectations, emotions, and endless to-dos. In this episode of Energy + Hours, Jill shares five simple, doable ways to bring more peace, presence, and spaciousness into the season so you can actually enjoy it rather than just survive it.

These are the same tips Jill will be sharing in an upcoming local TV holiday segment, so you’re getting the inside scoop first.

Whether you're navigating school concerts, family visits, sensory overload, or the pressure to “do it all,” this conversation will help you step into the holidays supported, grounded, and intentional.

🧊 1. Set boundaries — with time, money & energy
Create limits that honour your capacity. You don’t have to say yes to everything just because it's December.

💛 2. Practice brutal self-care
Not bubble baths — the hard, necessary kind: sleep, food, saying no, getting help, choosing ease.

📵 3. Cut the comparison
Your holiday doesn’t have to look like Instagram. More joy, less pressure.

📅 4. Don’t overschedule yourself (or the kids)
Leave space between events. Margin = sanity.

🌿 5. Plan in white space + intentional rest
Stillness is not wasted time. Slow down so you can soak up the moments that matter.

Why This MattersYou deserve a holiday season that feels nourishing, not depleting. A season you remember — not one you recover from. These simple shifts can help you create more calm, presence, and connection this year — even if life is full and messy.

Mentions & Links

• Explore the Time Magic Planner — a seasonal system that supports energy + realistic planning

• Join my email list for updates on the 2026 Substack launch + new quiz
• Follow along on Instagram @energyandhours

A Little Holiday Note from Jill 🎄I may be taking a short podcast pause for the holidays — we’ll see!
So if you don’t hear from me again before January…

Have a beautiful, spacious, joy-filled season.
Rest deep. Be present. Take what you need.

Big things are coming in 2026 —
new offers, the Substack, and a brand new quiz you’re going to love.

Thank you for being here. Truly.

The holidays can be magical and they can be overwhelming as hell. Between school theme days, co-parenting logistics, pressure to create memories, social media comparison spirals, and the weight of everyone else’s expectations… it’s a lot.

In today’s re-aired conversation from my Grow Like a Mother days, I’m joined by the incredible Jamie Glowacki, bestselling author and host of the Oh Crap Parenting podcast. Together, we dig into holiday burnout, boundaries, tech overwhelm, and what it really takes to create a calmer, more nourishing holiday season.

Jamie shares powerful insights on how our phones hijack our dopamine (and her genius grayscale tip), why moms fall into comparison and guilt this time of year, and how to set boundaries around scheduling, traditions, gifts, and emotional labour.

If the holidays tend to feel chaotic, draining, or full of pressure, this episode will help you slow down, stay grounded, and choose what actually matters.

We explore:

• How social media fuels holiday comparison & burnout

• Jamie’s “grayscale phone” strategy to break the scroll

• Boundaries around co-parenting, scheduling & kid overload

• Spending limits, gift pressure & trauma-based overshopping

• Slow holiday traditions that support your nervous system

• Saying no without guilt (and practicing boundaries safely)

• Nourishing yourself emotionally, physically & energetically

Connect with Jamie:
🎙️ Oh Crap Parenting wherever you listen to podcastsjamieglowacki.com

@jamie.glowacki on Instagram

Connect with Jill:

jillwright.ca

@energyandhours on Instagram