Ep. 2: Why Your Time Feels Out of Control
Feeling overwhelmed, overbooked, and burned out—but still saying yes to everything? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m breaking down why smart, capable women constantly feel like they’re running out of time—and what’s actually behind that pressure.
If you’re a people-pleaser juggling work, family, and everyone else’s expectations, it’s time to stop blaming your calendar and start reclaiming control.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why people-pleasers struggle with time management (and it’s not because they’re “too nice”)
How burnout sneaks up on women who do too much—and how to spot the signs
A real-life time audit strategy that reveals where your energy is actually going
We’ll also talk about why you need to plan around energy—not just hours—and how to finally stop falling for toxic productivity advice that doesn’t fit your life.
Featured Tools & Topics:
The hidden cost of overcommitment
Real-life time audit: how to track your time without spreadsheets or stress
Energy-based planning and how to find your personal productivity zone
One weekly action step to reset your schedule and reclaim your energy
This is part 1 of a 3-part series designed to help people-pleasers take back their time—without guilt, drama, or a new planner you’ll never use.
→ Ep. 3: How to Set Boundaries Without Apologizing (part 2)
→ Ep. 4: Your Time, Your Rules: Create a Planning System You’ll Actually Use (part 3)
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Original Blog Post:
Time Management for People-Pleasers: Reclaim Your Boundaries
