Welcome back to The Elevated Edit Podcast! 🎧

Today, I want to dive into something I know we’ve all struggled with at some point: overwhelm. More specifically, the to-do list. You know the drill: you make your list, feel all motivated to check off those boxes... and then, by the end of the day, it feels like nothing meaningful got done. I’ve been there, trust me.

If you’re someone who feels buried under a pile of tasks, overwhelmed by endless lists, or just feeling like you're running in circles without actually making progress—this episode is for you. I’m sharing some of the most impactful lessons I’ve learned on how to stop letting your to-do list control you.

In this episode, we’ll talk about:

• Why traditional to-do lists often make us feel even more overwhelmed, and how they don’t actually work for high achievers like us.
• The importance of systems over lists to simplify your life and stop drowning in busy work.
• How to identify the most important tasks—the ones that will actually move the needle—and focus on those instead of everything.
• And the game-changing 80/20 rule that helps you focus on the 20% of tasks that give you 80% of the results.

I’m going to share how I shifted my approach from feeling stressed and disorganized to creating systems that actually work. And I’ll walk you through simple action steps that you can take today to start feeling more in control and less overwhelmed.

I want you to remember: it’s not about doing more, it’s about doing what matters. When you’re in alignment with your bigger vision and have systems in place to support that, the day-to-day tasks become less daunting.

Here’s how to start:

1. Brain dump everything on your mind. Get it out of your head and onto paper or your phone.
2. Categorize your tasks: Which ones are urgent? Which ones can wait?
3. Focus on that 20% that moves you closer to your goals.
4. Break things down into actionable steps and time-block your day for maximum focus.

This episode is all about giving you the tools to break free from overwhelm and start making meaningful progress. You’re in control of your time, and together we’re going to make it easier to prioritize what really matters.

Call to Action: If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear how you’re shifting your mindset around productivity! Tag me on Instagram @theblakleeramsey and let me know one thing you’re doing differently today to stop feeling overwhelmed. I’d love to celebrate your progress!

Remember, you’ve got this! Let’s keep growing, evolving, and creating the life we deserve.

Until next time, keep glowing, growing, and elevating your life. ✨