What if feeling energised, clear-headed, and calm was your default… not just the rare exception?

In today’s episode of Own Your Time, I’m joined by high-performance coach Matt Wing, who proves that it’s never too late to shake things up and feel better in your body, your schedule and your life. At 53, Matt ditched the burnout cycle, gave up booze and built a business helping busy people do the same.

We talk about the habits that actually make a difference, what changed for Matt after an ADHD diagnosis and why strength training might be your best-kept secret for long-term health.

Matt’s not here to push a shiny 5am formula or sell you on the idea that you need to “go hard or go home.” This chat is all about practical shifts that actually work; no BS, no bootcamps, just real talk about what it takes to feel good and get results that stick.

You’ll hear us chat about:

• The 30-day turning point that kickstarted Matt’s transformation

• Why quitting alcohol boosted his energy, clarity and confidence

• ADHD, mindset and making peace with the messy days

• Marginal gains: why tiny changes beat massive overhauls every time

• Matt’s morning routine (and why it starts with a high five in the mirror)

• How to fit fitness into a busy schedule, without needing a gym

• What “high performance” really means and why it’s probably not what you think

Resources Mentioned:

• Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear

• The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins

• Podcast: The Brian Keane Podcast (episode with Gerry Hussey)

Connect with Matt:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattwing.performance/

• Website: https://www.mattwingperformance.com/

Your Next Steps:

• Work with Me: https://www.sarahstewart.co.uk/links

• Self study course, Get More Time: https://www.sarahstewart.co.uk/get-more-time-course

• Get my free Time Audit workbook: https://www.sarahstewart.co.uk/timeauditworkbook

• Connect on Social: https://www.instagram.com/sarahstewart.co.uk and https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahstewartglasgow

In this uplifting and insightful episode, Sarah chats with award-winning designer and dressmaker Mette Baillie, founder of Freja Designer Dressmaking in Edinburgh. With decades of experience crafting timeless, made-to-measure garments, Mette brings a deeply intentional and sustainable approach to fashion… one that goes far beyond trends.

They dive into:

• Mette’s journey from childhood creativity to professional couture

• How what you wear can literally change how you show up and how others perceive you

• The surprising link between clothes and productivity

• Why a capsule wardrobe can help you reclaim your mornings (and your sanity)

• Simple ways to make your wardrobe more sustainable, without sacrificing style

Plus, Mette shares how she manages her time across a busy custom design studio, online course and community, all while carving out space for joy, rest and scuba diving (yep, she’s that cool).

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed standing in front of your wardrobe or doubted the value of that one jacket you love… this episode will give you a fresh perspective on how clothing can be a tool for alignment, self-expression and even business success.

• Why getting dressed is more than just picking an outfit, it’s a mindset tool

• How your clothes can help you set boundaries, step into roles or reset your energy

• Tips for creating a capsule wardrobe that saves time and boosts confidence

• Why fast fashion is costing us more than money and what to do instead

• How to dress for you, not just the trends or Instagram squares

Connect with Mette:

www.freja-fashion.co.uk

https://www.facebook.com/FrejaDesignerDressmaking/

Free group with dressmaking tips https://www.facebook.com/groups/579263973440178

Instagram handle - @Frejadesignerdressmaking

Dressmaking course Instagram - @learn_dressmaking

Linked in: Mette Sølvtoft Baillie and Freja Designer Dressmaking

About Sarah:

I'm your host, Sarah Stewart, Glasgow-based business operations and productivity consultant. My approach combines the wisdom of traditional time management strategies with the transformative power of mindfulness. My commitment is to help you get more time for the things that really matter.

If you are ready to ditch the hustle culture and overwhelm, and instead embrace peaceful productivity; you are in the right place.

Sarah’s Links:

Get More Time Course (Self-Study):
This course is for the successful solopreneur or small business owner, and it lays out the steps you need to take so you can get more time for the things that really matter.
https://www.sarahstewart.co.uk/get-more-time-course

FREE Time Audit Workbook:
Where I share my framework to audit your time, so you can get more time for the things that really matter
https://www.sarahstewart.co.uk/timeauditworkbook

Asana On-Demand Masterclass:
60-Minute Masterclass where I share how to get started with asana, some tips, tricks and ideas for using the system as well as peeling back the curtain to show you some of the ways I use it in my business (+ life)
https://sarah-stewart.ck.page/products/asana

Connect with Sarah:

Instagram - www.instagram.co.uk/sarahstewart.co.uk

Website - www.sarahstewart.co.uk

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/sarahstewartglasgow

(The audio is a little funny in this episode, apologies - hopefully it's not too annoying. The content is important!).

Let’s be real, SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) sound like the most boring thing in the business world.

But what if I told you that creating a few simple SOPs could be the reason you finally get to take a holiday without your laptop… and return to zero fires?

In this episode, I’m walking you through a behind-the-scenes game-changer for reclaiming your time, avoiding overwhelm and giving your future self a step up. Because when everything lives in your head, even sending a newsletter becomes a scavenger hunt. We don’t have time for that, and frankly, we deserve better.

This one’s for you if you’ve ever:

• Wasted 20 minutes figuring out how you did that thing last time

• Dreaded delegating because “it’s just quicker to do it yourself”

• Been the bottleneck in your own business

Let’s fix that, yeah?

Here’s what we’ll cover:

• What an SOP actually is, and why it’s not just for corporations

• Real-life examples of how solopreneurs (like you and me) can use SOPs

• The exact steps to create your first SOP this week (even if you're feeling maxed out)

• How AI (hello ChatGPT 👋) can help you document systems faster

• Why SOPs are a love letter to your future self - and the key to peaceful productivity

Plus: The little mindset reframe that’ll make SOPs feel less like “more work” and more like building a business that won’t fall apart when you’re offline.

• Why SOPs are essential, even if you’re a team of one

• How to make your systems repeatable, delegatable and stress-free

• My dead-simple framework for writing an SOP (no corporate fluff required)

• Tools and tricks to save time using Loom and ChatGPT

• The real reason this tiny admin task is the secret to scaling

• How to stop reinventing the wheel every damn week

• Want my SOP template? Email me: hello@sarahstewart.co.uk

• Project Management Consultancy Services: https://www.sarahstewart.co.uk/project-management

• Work with Me: https://www.sarahstewart.co.uk/links

• Self study course, Get More Time: https://www.sarahstewart.co.uk/get-more-time-course

• Get my free Time Audit workbook: https://www.sarahstewart.co.uk/timeauditworkbook

• Connect on Social: https://www.instagram.com/sarahstewart.co.uk and https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahstewartglasgow