Episode 2: Time Management Mastery with Danelle Delgado – Keep, Start, Stop, and the “Clean Your Clock” System
In this episode of The Digital Shift™, host Jessica Green sits down with best-selling author, entrepreneur, and productivity mentor Danelle Delgado to talk about the one thing every entrepreneur struggles with — time.
If you’ve ever felt like your days get hijacked by distractions, or you’re constantly working but never really moving forward, this conversation is for you.
Danelle breaks down her signature Keep, Start, Stop framework and her transformative Clean Your Clock System — the same tools she’s used to help top leaders, CEOs, and entrepreneurs reclaim their focus, get disciplined, and produce results that compound over time.
“Winning consistently starts with managing your time—and your mindset—with clarity and purpose.” – Danelle Delgado
⏰ Why Time Management Is Really Energy Management
One of the most powerful takeaways from this episode is that time management isn’t about doing more — it’s about doing the right things with the right energy.
Danelle and Jessica discuss how entrepreneurs often chase productivity hacks when the real key lies in clarity. When you know what matters most, you can finally eliminate the noise, simplify your routine, and focus on the habits that actually move the needle.
🧠 The “Keep, Start, Stop” Method Explained
Danelle’s Keep, Start, Stop method has become one of her most impactful teachings for leaders and teams around the world. Here’s how it works:
KEEP: Identify the habits, routines, or actions that are actually working. Double down on them.
START: Pinpoint what you’ve been avoiding — the new actions or disciplines that could move you forward.
STOP: Get honest about what’s draining your time, energy, or focus. These are your time leaks. Cut them.
Jessica calls this framework “simple but surgical” — because it forces you to slow down, reflect, and recalibrate instead of constantly reacting.
🧹 The “Clean Your Clock” System: A Full Reset for Your Focus
Next, Danelle walks through her famous Clean Your Clock System, a powerful mental and practical reset designed to help you:
✅ Declutter your mind so you can focus on priorities.
✅ Audit your schedule and remove what’s no longer serving you.
✅ Rebuild your routines around purpose instead of pressure.
The Clean Your Clock system isn’t just about to-do lists — it’s about creating alignment. It’s what helps high performers show up prepared, present, and peaceful — instead of overwhelmed and reactive.
Jessica shares how implementing this system inside her own business (and with Self Made Hub members) has transformed productivity, both personally and for her team.
“You can’t lead from chaos. Cleaning your clock means cleaning your calendar, your commitments, and your mindset.” – Jessica Green
🧩 Mental Clarity and the Discipline to Stay the Course
Time management is only as effective as your ability to stay clear.
Danelle dives into the role of mindset — the “invisible driver” of productivity — and why mastering your thoughts is just as important as mastering your schedule.
Her advice?
Check your thoughts before your calendar.
Start your day with gratitude and clarity. (She recommends her I Choose Joy Gratitude Journal — available here).
End each week with reflection — not regret.
When you know what matters, your priorities align naturally — and burnout becomes optional.
💪 Action Steps to Implement This Week
Do a 10-minute “Keep, Start, Stop” audit.
Write down three things in each column. Don’t overthink it — your instincts already know.Block “Clean Your Clock” time once a week.
Give yourself one hour every Friday to reset, refocus, and plan your week ahead.Adopt a 90-day rhythm.
Set quarterly goals and review them every three months instead of waiting until the end of the year.Use automation to protect your time.
Use tools inside Self Made Hub to automate follow-ups, reminders, and workflows — so your time goes to what truly matters.
⚡ Common Time Management Pitfalls (and How to Avoid Them)
Overcommitting: Saying yes to everything dilutes your effectiveness.
Task switching: Multitasking drains focus — batch similar tasks instead.
Ignoring rest: Fatigue creates inefficiency. Protect your recovery time like an appointment.
Lack of reflection: Without evaluation, you’ll repeat old mistakes with new goals.
Take control of your time and start managing your tasks with ease!
Try the Self Made Hub free for 14 days — with built-in productivity tools and automation workflows to help you implement systems like Keep, Start, Stop and Clean Your Clock.
👉 Get started today at www.self-made.biz
🔗 Episode Resources
🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts
🎧 Listen on Spotify
🎧 Listen on Amazon Podcasts
🎥 Watch on YouTube
🌐 Visit Danelle Delgado’s Website
📔 Shop Danelle’s “I Choose Joy” Gratitude Journal
💻 Learn More About Self Made Hub
💬 Quote of the Episode
“Winning consistently starts with managing your time—and your mindset—with clarity and purpose.” – Danelle Delgado
🔜 Teaser for Next Episode
Next week: Mastering Social Media Automations — Designing Comment Reply and DM Flows That Convert.
Learn how to create seamless automations that engage your audience, save time, and increase conversions — without sounding robotic.
