#168| 3 Reasons Your Clutter Is Hurting Your Productivity & Causing Overwhelm —and How to Regain Control: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing cover art

#168| 3 Reasons Your Clutter Is Hurting Your Productivity & Causing Overwhelm —and How to Regain Control: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing

#168| 3 Reasons Your Clutter Is Hurting Your Productivity & Causing Overwhelm —and How to Regain Control: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing

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Do you ever sit down to work but feel too distracted to focus—only to realize your cluttered desk is silently sabotaging your productivity?

If you're constantly overwhelmed, burnt out, or avoiding your to-do list, the root cause might not be your workload—it might be your environment. This episode dives into how physical clutter leads to mental chaos and why small messes have big consequences for your stress levels and output.

In this episode, you will:

  • Discover the science behind how clutter increases stress hormones and drains your focus
  • Learn 3 powerful yet simple strategies to reduce overwhelm without a weekend-long cleanup
  • Understand why “visual noise” is silently costing you mental energy and motivation

Start feeling calmer and more in control by listening now to learn how a clean space can unlock a clearer, more productive mind.

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