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How to Do a Calendar Audit That Actually Frees Up Your Time (The 'Hell Yes or Not Right Now' Method)

How to do a calendar audit that actually frees up your time. Cindy Gordon shares the Hell Yes or Not Right Now method to identify time wasters and eliminate tasks that don't move your business forward.

In this episode of The Overwhelmed Entrepreneur, business coach Cindy Gordon introduces the 'Hell Yes or Not Right Now' calendar audit method - a quick way to identify time wasters in your calendar and eliminate what doesn't deserve to be there.

Most calendar audits take hours and leave you overwhelmed. This one takes 15 minutes and gives you clear decisions about what to keep and what to eliminate from your calendar immediately.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• The 'Hell Yes or Not Right Now' decision framework for auditing your calendar
• How to identify the time wasters draining your energy as an entrepreneur
• Three questions to ask about every calendar item to determine if it stays or goes
• What to do when everything on your calendar feels important (spoiler: it's not)
• How to find 5-10 hidden hours in your week without adding more to your plate
• Real examples of what to eliminate from your calendar today
• Why saying no to "Not Right Now" activities means saying yes to "Hell Yes" opportunities

Perfect for: Overwhelmed entrepreneurs and small business owners who feel like they never have enough time, especially those who are busy but not making progress on what really matters in their business.

Episode Highlights: "Most entrepreneurs don't have a time problem. They have a 'Hell Yes' problem."

"When everything on your calendar feels urgent, a calendar audit reveals what's NOT actually urgent."

"The question isn't just what you're spending time on - it's whether each thing deserves to be there."

"Your calendar shouldn't be a to-do list that other people fill up. It should be a strategic tool that reflects your priorities and protects your energy."

Resources mentioned:

• The Overwhelm Cure framework at ExclusivelyCindy.com
• The Reality Check Method
• Hell Yes or Not Right Now Calendar Audit Worksheet
• Weekly productivity tips (link in show notes)
• Instagram: @exclusivelycindy

Take Action: Ready to audit your calendar and find hidden time in your week? Use the 'Hell Yes or Not Right Now' method today. Open your calendar, ask the three questions, and eliminate one "Not Right Now" item immediately.

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