Before Time Genius, I was literally feeling hopeless. I remember thinking that the money for the course was worth it because I might not make it much longer, I was that low.
I was overwhelmed by caring for a baby and puppy full time, feeling like I couldn't get anything done, and feeling totally dependent on my husband. I was also feeling ashamed that I never took advantage of the time and freedom I had before I became a mom. My music career had been temporarily killed by Covid.
I've struggled with time management and productivity as long as I can remember, and before this course, I felt worthless. With Covid taking my career from me, I couldn’t hide behind running around being busy all the time. Here was my chance to buckle down and do whatever I wanted, and I had just become more and more depressed and unproductive instead.
Thanks to Time Genius, my entire outlook changed. Doing the course, I felt inspired for the first time in way too long. I started believing in myself again. I learned a lot about WHY I procrastinate, which is way more helpful than “because I’m lazy,” which is honestly what I’d always thought and been told.
Before Time Genius I never let myself enjoy time with my baby because I was too busy grumbling about it. Since Time Genius, I’ve been genuinely enjoying playing with my baby! Of course I’d still love having my career back, but I’m actually ok with it taking longer now, because I get to be there with my baby. Thanks to my live conversation on the call with Marie, I’m really living into the idea that nothing is forever; that it’s ok to be in a certain stage of life, and it doesn’t determine who I am forever.
My biggest change is probably my new mantra: “I don’t beat myself up.” Everyone has always said I’m hard on myself, since I was a kid. I never believed them. I always thought I was fooling them because they don’t see how lazy I am at home. I FINALLY BELIEVE IT.
For nearly two years I’d been playing with a new program idea for my business but had only done the bare minimum to get started. I could never seem to follow through. Well, thanks to Time Genius, I’ve finally started looking into how to make it happen and feel excited about getting going with it, rather than guilty and paralyzed about not doing it sooner. I feel positive about doing it in my own time, giving myself grace while in the trenches and just doing what I can, but always moving forward!
There were days during this course that I was EXCITED TO WAKE UP IN THE MORNING. That’s HUGE.
I'm now taking guilt-free leisure time! When I watch TV, it’s purposeful, and I’m actually able to enjoy it!! My husband and I talked about how important it is for me to have distraction-free time away from the baby, and we’re making it happen. Our entire dynamic has shifted, and it makes me feel worthwhile and important rather than a burden.
I felt almost completely disconnected from my husband before this course, and was constantly yelling and swearing at the puppy. Now I feel genuine connection again, and have been able to be grateful for my puppy’s healthy, youthful energy! This seriously felt impossible before the mindset shifts from this course. My husband says, “You’ve rejuvenated my wife!”
Time Genius might have saved my life. Things were pretty dire in how low I was feeling. I feel so clear on what’s important now. And I have absolutely no doubt that there’s time for it. I’m actually excited about life again. I feel calm and hopeful, and like I matter, like my life is worthwhile. It’s changed everything.
I’m also — for the FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE — able to enjoy and live in the present moment. I used to always be either making plans or regretting things. My focus has gone through the roof!!
Time Genius is the real deal. It’s backed by science. It isn’t a revolutionary “fix it now” solution — although some of the changes are immediate! — but a legitimate long-term solution. I’ve read self-help books and felt inspired to DO better, but this course got down to actually FEELING better.
Doing this course real-time with a teacher and a group of students made a world of difference. Being in the live calls and the comments was HUGE because it made me realize that I’m not alone, not stupid, not worthless. It was amazing to connect with people (Marie, mentors and participants in real time) to share ideas and to feel like what I’m finding challenging IS a real challenge, not just me being incompetent.
I’m so excited about how this course has changed my life, and can’t wait to see where else it will take me. Seeing and participating in your work, Marie, makes me feel hopeful for the world. I’ve bought every course you’ve made that’s available, and your books, and it’s because I trust you and you inspire me. I love your style; your delivery, as well as your focus on science. I'm extremely grateful for what you do and who you are.