#213| Why Confetti Goals Create More Overwhelm Than Actual Change: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing

Have you ever started the year determined to change everything — only to feel overwhelmed before January is even over?

If you’re a driven, capable working woman who feels pressure to do more, try harder, and improve every area of your life at once, this episode will help you understand why that approach backfires — and what actually creates calm, sustainable change.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why “confetti goals” create more overwhelm instead of real progress
• How the belief that doing more equals success quietly sabotages your goals
• A simpler way to choose goals that actually fit your life and build momentum

Press play to learn how focusing on the essential few can help you feel calmer, more confident, and finally make progress this year.

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