On Busyness

Busyness has become a modern-day badge of honour—a signal that we’re productive, important, and in demand. But what if being busy doesn’t mean we’re thriving? 

In this episode of Mind Bites, emotional intelligence practitioner Mike Martin and I unpack the myth of busyness—and why it’s often rooted in anxiety, people-pleasing, and the need to prove our worth. 

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck on the hamster wheel, or like your busyness is covering up something deeper, this episode is for you. You’ll learn how to spot the difference between purposeful engagement and destructive busywork—and what to do about it.

After a decade and a half of regular dialogue in a local café, I, Renee Beale, ex-scientist turned producer and coach, decided to transform coffee with emotional intelligence practitioner Mike Martin into this podcast, to share his unique perspective on the mind and how we can use our curiosity and creativity to gain control and rediscover peace – that’s been so helpful in my own life. If you found this episode insightful, we’d love it if you could share it with others. After all minds can bite and these bite-sized conversations offer remedies.