Podcast Episode 399: Your To-Do List Is Lying to You (and how to conquer it)
Ever show up at bedtime feeling like you ran a marathon, only to realize half your to-do list is still undone? That’s the cruel trick of to-do list overwhelm for moms—it convinces us that if we just work harder, stay up later, or color-code better, we’ll finally “catch up.” Spoiler: the list never ends.
In this episode, we dig into why moms feel so buried under the weight of productivity guilt. From the pressure to be the default parent, to comparing ourselves against impossible standards, the truth is that your to-do list is lying to you. It’s not proof of your worth, and finishing every last task won’t make you feel “enough.”
Instead, you’ll learn how to flip the script: set realistic priorities, celebrate small wins, and—yes—schedule white space without apology. Because your kids don’t need a mom who checks every box; they need a mom who feels present and joyful.
If you’re ready to ditch the overwhelm and take back your time, this is the episode you can’t afford to skip. Trust us, this is one thing worth adding to your list.
In this episode of the No Guilt Mom podcast you’ll learn:
- Why endless to-do lists drain moms more than others
- How productivity myths we’ve been told can make us a failure every time
- Simple tips to set priorities that will change your mind about to-do lists
- Why rest is essential to be more productive
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