Alive & Well – Burnout, Anxiety, Nervous System, Productivity, Time Management, Somatic Tools, Work-Life Balance

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


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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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