#107 - Planning Doesn’t Kill Creativity — It Protects It

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- How I separate ideas from tasks, plan by energy, and keep marketing simple -

Planning doesn’t have to kill creativity. In this episode, I share how I plan with a neurodivergent, creative brain—lightly. Using examples from some of my clients, I separate ideas from tasks, choose one daily priority, and use soft time blocks guided by energy instead of the clock. I talk about how Bullet Journaling® supports me (without needing pretty pages), how I turned my phone into a tool, and why monthly/weekly/daily funnels keep my daily list truly doable. If you’ve tried rigid systems and rebelled, this is for you. Planning can protect your freedom, help you make more, and keep your marketing consistent—without heroic last-minute sprints.

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1. Welcome And Studio Peek (00:00:00)

2. Today’s Focus: Planning That Works (00:01:26)

3. Phone As Tool And A Near Miss (00:02:02)

4. Scaffolding For An ADHD Brain (00:03:21)

5. Bullet Journal Basics Demystified (00:06:04)

6. Systems, Phones, And Daily Cues (00:07:30)

7. Punk Against Shoulds: Gentle Structure (00:10:18)

8. Flexible Methods For Real Lives (00:13:22)

9. Planning With A Community Lens (00:15:10)

10. False Beliefs About Planning (00:17:26)

11. Simplify So The Necessary Speaks (00:19:22)

12. Separate Ideas From Today’s List (00:21:22)

13. Four-Step Daily Planning Exercise (00:23:06)

14. Energy, Sleep, And Timing Work (00:26:04)

15. Time Blocks Held Lightly (00:28:10)

16. Theme Days And Planning Mondays (00:30:10)

17. Make Space For Making (00:32:02)

18. Try, Adapt, And Try Again (00:34:06)

19. Recap, Invite, And YouTube Vlog (00:36:10)