From Overwhelmed to Organised: Reducing the Mental Load & Creating Systems That Actually Work

About this episode

Emma Graham and guest Lisa Woodruff discuss strategies to reduce mental clutter and create effective systems for better organisation.

Feeling overwhelmed, stretched, and constantly thinking about everything you haven’t done yet? You’re not alone, and a lot of it comes down to the invisible mental load we carry every day. In this episode, I’m joined by productivity and organisation expert Lisa Woodruff to talk about how to move from overwhelm to clarity, reduce mental clutter, and build systems that genuinely make life easier. Lisa’s journey is just as inspiring as her work. After starting her career in teaching and spend...

People in this episode

Host: Emma Graham

Guest: Lisa Woodruff

Topics covered

• productivity
• organisation
• mental load
• clarity
• systems

Keywords

• overwhelm
• mental load
• organisation
• productivity
• clarity
• systems

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