Being Busy is Costing You Money: How To Break Free from Busy Work

11/26/24 • 8 min

Are you tired of feeling stuck in a cycle of endless busy work that doesn’t get you closer to your goals? In this episode, we’re breaking down how to escape the busy work trap and start making progress that truly matters. ADHD entrepreneurs, this one’s for you!

Key Takeaways:

Being busy doesn’t equal being productive – Filling your day with tasks that feel productive but don’t align with your goals is a costly mistake. To make real progress, focus on high-impact activities that move the needle.
Breaking the cycle starts with self-awareness and action – Reset your brain chemistry, seek outside perspective, and realign your projects with your goals to escape the trap of busy work.
Prioritization and accountability are essential – Learn to say no to tasks that don’t serve your goals and track your progress to stay focused on meaningful work, avoiding the busy work trap for good.

It’s not about doing more—it’s about doing what matters most.

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Key Takeaways:

Being busy doesn’t equal being productive – Filling your day with tasks that feel productive but don’t align with your goals is a costly mistake. To make real progress, focus on high-impact activities that move the needle.
Breaking the cycle starts with self-awareness and action – Reset your brain chemistry, seek outside perspective, and realign your projects with your goals to escape the trap of busy work.
Prioritization and accountability are essential – Learn to say no to tasks that don’t serve your goals and track your progress to stay focused on meaningful work, avoiding the busy work trap for good.

It’s not about doing more—it’s about doing what matters most.

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Previous Episode

3 Pillars of Productivity: How They Work for ADHD

Most productivity tools aren’t designed for the ADHD brain, and that’s why they often fall short.

Today, we’re exploring how to make productivity work for you by focusing on three essential pillars for ADHD: time, tasks, and temper. Get ready to rethink productivity in a way that’s realistic, holistic, and ADHD-friendly.

Key Takeaways:

Time Management: ADHD affects how we perceive and manage time, making traditional schedules challenging. Learn how to build a personal reference for time that actually works.
Task Management: Prioritizing and initiating tasks can be overwhelming. Discover ADHD-friendly strategies to break tasks down and get started.
Self-Regulation (Temper): Mood and energy play a huge role in productivity. Find out how to manage your environment, emotions, and energy to stay productive.

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Next Episode

Top 3 Reasons a To-Do List Won’t Help and What to Do Instead

Are you tired of writing to-do lists that just leave you overwhelmed? In this episode, I’m breaking down the top three reasons traditional to-do lists can actually hurt your productivity - especially if you have ADHD - and sharing actionable strategies to finally take control of your tasks.

Key Takeaways:

Overwhelm from task overload – Why long lists can paralyze you and how breaking tasks into manageable steps can help.
Lack of structure and context – How to create a plan of action that works with your brain, not against it.
The missing feedback loop – Simple ways to stay motivated and engaged, even when tasks take longer than expected.

I’ll teach you how to organize tasks based on their “anatomy,” group like tasks together, and prioritize effectively using ADHD-friendly strategies. Plus, we’ll explore how to add structure, integrate feedback, and build a system that works for you.