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The Calm Mom – Burnout, Anxiety, Nervous System, Mindset, Self-Care, Parenting, Work-Life Balance

366 - 3 Reasons Your Productivity Hacks Aren’t Working (And What to Do Instead)

35 min • 24 juni 2025

You’re ambitious. You’re organized. You’ve got the planner, the calendar app, and the color-coded to-do list.

So why do you still feel overwhelmed, behind, and exhausted by 2pm?

Here’s the truth:
It’s not your calendar that’s the problem.
It’s your nervous system.

Because when your body is stuck in survival mode, no time-blocking strategy in the world will stick.

In this episode, we’re flipping the script on productivity and revealing the 3 nervous system patterns that are quietly sabotaging your performance:

Chronic overwhelm – Why you’re always “on” but never feel done
People-pleasing – Why you say yes when your body says no
Constant urgency – Why slowing down feels unsafe (even when you're desperate for rest)

💡 You’ll learn:

The nervous system science behind these patterns
How they show up in real life (hello, inbox spirals and overcommitment)
Practical somatic tools to shift into grounded, sustainable flow

✨ If your go-to productivity tools aren’t cutting it, this episode is your nervous system-based reset. It’s time to regulate first—and work smarter, not harder.

Related Episodes to Explore:

Previous Episode
5 Ways to Tell Whether Your Productivity is Toxic or Healthy
- Learn how to spot the difference between sustainable output and stress-driven overworking.
The Productivity Trap: This Is Why Being Busy Isn’t Moving You Forward
- The neuroscience behind why “doing more” keeps you stuck.
Why Am I Like This?! How The 3 States of Our Nervous System Affect Motherhood, Health, and Productivity
- Break down the science of sympathetic vs. parasympathetic states—and how they impact your habits.
Are You High or Low Energy? Nervous System Balancing Exercises Based on Your Energy Type
Start Doing This Today to Reclaim Your Energy with Chloe Ward
- Get practical tips to reset your system when you’re running on empty.

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