# 204: How to Stop Feeling Behind on Your To-Do List with Megan Sumrell

An episode of [Paring Down: Realistic minimalism, decluttering, & intentional living](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1713108995), 1 Sep 2026, 56 min.

Audio: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CTL1768293625.mp3

Most of us need a to-do list to survive, but there's one major issue with them that productivity expert Megan Sumrell helps us unpack today: To-do lists are not a plan. Megan has spent years helping women rethink how they plan their time, and this conversation is full of practical, refreshing ideas. If you've ever ended a day feeling behind despite working nonstop, this episode is for you! MENTIONED THIS EPISODE FriXion erasable pens MEGAN SUMRELL Grab your ticket to Plan-a-Palooza HERE!! (Oct 22-23, 2026) Download the Pink Bee App on Google Play Download the Pink Bee App on Apple Listen to the Work+Life Harmony Podcast SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY: Get your FREE ticket to Get Organized HQ Virtual Summit PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO): PREORDER MY BOOK, Don't Save the Good Stuff, HERE! Coming April 2027. Join the special book email list for behind-the-scenes and opportunities to help get the word out! Sign up for my newsletter! The L.E.S.S. Express Website: www.shannonleyko.com Instagram: @shannonleyko TikTok: @shannon_leyko Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown Substack: Blog & Additional Support (free trial!) TAKE THE QUIZ!! "What's Your Decluttering Type?" & receive a customized playlist with 10 episodes of Paring Down for your exact needs. PARING DOWN RESOURCES: CLICK HERE for free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more! SPONSORS: Have someone take your clutter! Book your free in-person estimate today at 1800gotjunk.com or call 1-800-468-5865 Join Wayfair Rewards today to get 5% back on every purchase: https://www.wayfair.com/ Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Get 15% off your first order of organic bedsheets and more at Boll & Branch (https://BollAndBranch.com/paring) plus free shipping with code PARING Zenni Optical offers beautiful eye glasses starting at just $30- (https://zenni.com/PODCAST) use code PODCAST15 for 15% off your first order Green Chef is the leading sustainable meal kit - (https://Greenchef.com/50paring) use code 50paring to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months Make custom gifts with Zazzle - save 25% on your first order (https://Zazzle.com) K12 Powered Schools offers tuition-free virtual public school- Enroll online today (https://K12.com/paring) 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING $300 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shows are listed from Apple Podcasts' charts and directory, and Podcast Index where it is used. Every show and episode belongs to its publisher and plays from the publisher's own feed; this site hosts none of them.