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#154| 5 Ways Self-Criticism Sabotages Your Productivity & How To Overcome It For Better Productivity & Success: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing

#154| 5 Ways Self-Criticism Sabotages Your Productivity & How To Overcome It For Better Productivity & Success: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing

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Are you constantly working but still feeling like you’re falling short—no matter how much you accomplish?

If your productivity feels like it's slipping through your fingers, your inner critic might be to blame. In this episode, we break down five sneaky ways self-criticism steals your time, drains your energy, and keeps you in a cycle of stress and overwhelm—especially for high-achieving working women.

In this episode, you will:

  • Learn how perfectionism secretly inflates your to-do list and keeps you stuck.
  • Discover practical strategies to break free from overthinking and fear of failure.
  • Get mindset tools to combat unrealistic expectations and comparison traps so you can reclaim your time and mental peace.

Press play now to uncover what’s really slowing you down—and start creating a calmer, more productive day.


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