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Escape Time Debt Without Selling Your Soul (or Sanity)

Written by Danielle Price Griffin | Jan 2, 2026 2:45:00 PM

If you’re drowning in deadlines and treating caffeine like a food group, welcome to time debt.

The good news? There’s a way out that doesn’t involve moving to a cabin with no Wi-Fi (although, that will always be my dream).


Getting out of time debt doesn't mean doing more....surprise! You get out of time debt by being intentional about doing less on purpose.

  • Audit Your Chaos – Spend 10 minutes looking at your schedule like it belongs to someone you like.
  • Eliminate or Delegate – Not everything needs your signature move. Let it go or pass it on.
  • Align with What Actually Matters – Your calendar should reflect your values, not your inbox or someone else's demands.


Time is your most limited resource...stop handing it out like mints at a networking event.