#157| Why “Just Use a To-Do List” Is Terrible Advice for Productivity (Plus the Simple Skill to Use Instead): Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing

Do you end every day exhausted, yet still feel like you’ve accomplished nothing? 

If your to-do list never seems to reflect how hard you’re working, you’re not alone. This episode reveals why the endless mental load women carry drains energy—even when it never appears on paper. 

In this episode, you will:

• Discover why your to-do list feels useless even when you’re checking things off
• Learn a quick 5-minute brain sweep to clear mental clutter and reclaim focus
• Understand how naming invisible tasks can bring instant calm and clarity

Listen now to finally free your mind, lighten your mental load, and make your to-do list feel meaningful again. 

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