#244| Why Organizing Your Tasks Won’t Reduce Overwhelm (And What Actually Will): Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
From Overwhelmed Working Woman: Boost Productivity, Master Time Management, Overcome Overwhelm & Stop People Pleasing by Michelle Gauthier | Inspired by Mel Robbins, Jen Sincero, Brene Brown, Glennon Doyle, Emily Ley, Shauna Niequist
April 23, 2026 · 6 min · Episode 244
About this episode
This episode discusses how small, unfinished tasks contribute to overwhelm and mental clutter, rather than big projects.
What if your overwhelm isn’t coming from big projects—but from the tiny tasks you keep avoiding? If your to-do list feels endless and your brain never seems to shut off, the real problem might be the small, unfinished tasks constantly pulling at your attention. Every time you delay something quick—like replying to an email or scheduling an appointment—you’re reopening that mental loop again and again, adding unnecessary stress and mental clutter. In this episode, you will: Learn why sma...
People in this episode
Host: Michelle Gauthier
Topics covered
- overwhelm
- productivity
- time management
- people pleasing
- task management
Keywords
- overwhelm
- productivity
- time management
- mental clutter
- task avoidance
- stress
- to-do list
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