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366 - 3 Reasons Your Productivity Hacks Aren’t Working (And What to Do Instead)

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You’re ambitious. You’re organized. You’ve got the planner, the calendar app, and the color-coded to-do list.

So why do you still feel overwhelmed, behind, and exhausted by 2pm?

Here’s the truth:
It’s not your calendar that’s the problem.
It’s your nervous system.

Because when your body is stuck in survival mode, no time-blocking strategy in the world will stick.

In this episode, we’re flipping the script on productivity and revealing the 3 nervous system patterns that are quietly sabotaging your performance:

Chronic overwhelm – Why you’re always “on” but never feel done
People-pleasing – Why you say yes when your body says no
Constant urgency – Why slowing down feels unsafe (even when you're desperate for rest)

💡 You’ll learn:

The nervous system science behind these patterns
How they show up in real life (hello, inbox spirals and overcommitment)
Practical somatic tools to shift into grounded, sustainable flow

✨ If your go-to productivity tools aren’t cutting it, this episode is your nervous system-based reset. It’s time to regulate first—and work smarter, not harder.

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