When Pageant Prep Feels Like Too Much

2025-06-10

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Pageant prep shouldn’t feel like a breakdown waiting to happen. If you’re constantly wondering what to work on, bouncing between burnout and motivation, or stuck in a loop of guilt, scattered effort, and lost momentum—you’re not the problem. Your strategy is. In this episode, Coach Megan walks you through: ✔ The real reason prep feels overwhelming (hint: it’s not a character flaw) ✔ Why decision fatigue kills momentum—and how to fix it ✔ A simple scheduling shift that helps you prep from peace, not panic ✔ The 3 biggest time traps and how to reverse-engineer your calendar ✔ How to stop prepping from pressure and start prepping from purpose You’ll...

Pageant prep shouldn’t feel like a breakdown waiting to happen.

If you’re constantly wondering what to work on, bouncing between burnout and motivation, or stuck in a loop of guilt, scattered effort, and lost momentum—you’re not the problem. Your strategy is.

In this episode, Coach Megan walks you through:
✔ The real reason prep feels overwhelming (hint: it’s not a character flaw)
✔ Why decision fatigue kills momentum—and how to fix it
✔ A simple scheduling shift that helps you prep from peace, not panic
✔ The 3 biggest time traps and how to reverse-engineer your calendar
✔ How to stop prepping from pressure and start prepping from purpose

You’ll also get access to the brand new Powerhouse Pageant Scheduler GPT—a game-changing tool to help you map out your next 6-week sprint based on your real life and energy. Whether you’re 12 weeks out or just getting started, this is your invitation to win smarter, not harder.

This episode has a visual whiteboard! Watch the Youtube version here: https://youtu.be/mBEFZ9NDvO4

🎯 Ready to prep from peace, not pressure? Comment “SCHEDULE” below (or DM us on IG @powerhousepageantry) to grab the free planner and GPT tool! 👇

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