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From Pissed Off to Poised- A Podcast for Busy Women Professionals
This podcast is designed to help overcommitted women, physicians, and
professionals move from being reactionary—often feeling anger and
resentment—to becoming more intentional and responsive. The goal is to
help you enjoy life while still getting everything that needs to be done,
done.
In this show, we’ll dive deep into how to shift from reacting to responding
when it comes to anger, while recognizing that the first step to making a change is building our awareness. I’ll also share practical tips on how to say "yes" only to what truly matters to you and create a calendaring system that works—one that honors your commitments to both yourself and others.
As a retired pediatrician, the co-founder of Virginia iSpine Physicians, and
a trauma informed certified mindset coach I have navigated multiple career transitions in life and am still evolving as I apply these concepts in other areas with grace and vulnerability. I want to share what I have learned over the years so that you can start to create more peace in your day to day life,
as you begin to shift from reaction to response.
From Pissed Off to Poised- A Podcast for Busy Women Professionals
Ep 23: From Reacting to Reflecting: Strategies to Build Intentionality with Your Time
When I first started doing this work, one of my biggest aha moments was realizing just how much my anger was tied to the way I managed my time. Every time I felt like I was running up against the clock, irritation and resentment weren’t far behind. Sound familiar?
When life feels overwhelming, it’s easy to slip into reaction mode—just putting out fires and barely keeping up. That’s why I’m shifting the focus to time management, because just like with anger, awareness is everything. The way we use our time can either create peace or fuel frustration, and I want to help you lean into the former.
In this episode, I’m sharing key strategies to help you build awareness around where your time is actually going so you can align your schedule with your values. Because so many of us feel “busy” without really knowing where all our time has gone—and that’s exactly what leads to resentment and neglected priorities.
And listen, this isn’t about getting it perfect. It’s about creating more intention, more clarity, and ultimately, more ease in how you move through your days. Let’s get into it.
What You'll Learn:
- Reframe “I’m so busy” to recognize where inefficiency, not lack of time, may be the real issue.
- Use planning as a tool to create structure while making room for creativity and spontaneity.
- Start with small, achievable changes to rebuild trust in your ability to manage time effectively.
- Implement simple, practical strategies today to shift your time habits and regain control.
Featured:
- Complete the Priorities Worksheet to clarify the things that matter most and how they align with your routine.
- Use the “What Do You Want?” worksheet to brainstorm your desires and aspirations.
- Learn about Arpita's next Circle of Six Small Group Coaching Cohort HERE.
- Learn more about Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma's programs with Thought Work, MD, including 1-to-1 coaching for individuals, group coaching cohorts for organizations, and her online self-study courses HERE.
- Transforming Your Anger From Reaction to Response Online Self Study Course with Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma.
