Listen "When Doing It All Doesn't Work"
Episode Synopsis
Text your thoughts and questions!Are you a high achiever or multi-passionate caregiver feeling completely drained? Maybe you used to juggle work, family, and passions with ease, but now your once-achievable "do it all" goal is leaving you exhausted, resentful, and scattered. If you're constantly searching for a way to manage your overwhelming to-do list, you’re not alone, and I am here to help. This week, episode 286 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about what to do when doing it all doesn’t work!In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I’m diving into the “do it all” trap, breaking down the psychology why we feel compelled to take on so much and giving you actionable steps to take right now to shift out of this perpetual state of overdrive to a place of sustainable success and true productivity. I cover the following topics:Why high achievers and multi-passionates especially fall into the allure of “doing it all.”The damaging cost of “doing it all” and the telltale signs that you’re on the road to burnout.Essential steps to shift from doing it all to doing what matters. How to process the grief of letting go of an old identity and redefine success. You are not meant to do it all; you are meant to do what matters most. The strength for thriving comes from knowing and honoring your limits.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Positively LivingⓇ and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/Stop trying to fit into someone else’s productivity rules! Grab my free Productivity Toolkit, a collection of workbooks designed to help you explore how you work, uncover what truly matters to you, and create your very own energy-friendly systems. Get it here: www.positivelyproductive.com/plpkitCONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:FacebookInstagramResourcesWork with Lisa! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:(Find links to books/gear on the Positively Productive Resources Page.)Ep 53Ep 206Ep 284Dance Song Playlist V1, V2, V3Music by Ian and Jeff ZawrotnyStart your own podcast with Buzzsprout!
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