163: #163 Why Doing Less Feels So Damn Hard

You know you’d feel better if you slowed down - so why do you keep piling more on your plate? In this episode of Messy Business, I’m exploring the resistance we feel when we try to do less, and why simplicity can feel so uncomfortable (even when we know it’s what we need).

I talk about where that resistance comes from - the stories we’ve absorbed about worth being tied to productivity, the fear of being forgotten if we stop producing, and how our nervous systems get hooked on busyness. I also share real examples from my clients and my own life, plus simple ways to make “doing less” feel safe, not scary.

Because doing less isn’t laziness - it’s leadership. It’s how you protect your energy, create space for the work that matters, and show up sharper for your clients and yourself.

✨ Doing less isn’t failure - it’s focus. You don’t need to earn your rest.

Helpful Links:
🔶 Download the free guide: Feeling Stuck
📙 Read my book: Life in Business
🧡 Work with me: Join Rebootcamp

If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear about it. Tag me on Instagram @libbylangley and tell me what “doing less” looks like for you this week.