#238| Beat Overwhelm By Deciding What's Essential: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing

Overwhelmed Working Woman: Boost Productivity, Master Time Management, Overcome Overwhelm & Stop People Pleasing

Overwhelmed Working Woman: Boost Productivity, Master Time Management, Overcome Overwhelm & Stop People Pleasing
#238| Beat Overwhelm By Deciding What's Essential: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Apr 02, 2026 Episode 238
Michelle Gauthier | Inspired by Mel Robbins, Jen Sincero, Brene Brown, Glennon Doyle, Emily Ley, Shauna Niequist

What if the real reason you feel overwhelmed isn’t your workload—but your inability to say no to things that aren't essential?

If you’re constantly busy but still feel behind, this episode, a review of Essentialism by Greg McKeown, will hit home. Most working women are told to manage their time better or try new productivity hacks, but the real issue is prioritizing what actually matters. Without that clarity, your to-do list keeps growing while your energy drains.

In this episode, you will:

  •  Learn how to identify the small percentage of tasks that truly move the needle in your work and life 
  •  Discover a simple “pause” technique that helps you stop overcommitting instantly 
  •  Understand how to eliminate nonessential tasks without guilt and make your priorities easier to follow through on 

Press play now to learn how doing less can finally help you feel calmer, more in control, and actually ahead.


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