Are you tired of feeling scattered, stuck, or swimming in unfinished projects? Whether you're writing a book, a dissertation, a virtual sales letter, or even just trying to finish a proposal—this episode of Unbreakable Mompreneurs is your wake-up call (and warm hug) wrapped in one.
Join host Charisse Walker as she talks with Dr. Alison Miller, PhD in Clinical Psychology, founder of The Dissertation Coach, and now creator of The Academic Writers Space—a revolutionary co-working community that helps people FINISH what they start. In this episode, Alison shares why writing (or doing any hard task) isn’t just about time management—it’s about managing your presence, focus, nervous system, and energy.
💥 What You'll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Why most of us aren’t managing time—we're switch-tasking ourselves to burnout
✅ How “going to the island” with your work can radically boost productivity
✅ The science behind focus, flow, and unfinished projects
✅ Why perfectionism kills progress—and how to gently overcome it
✅ The REAL reason you're procrastinating (hint: it's not laziness!)
✅ The surprising power of co-working communities for writers, entrepreneurs, and creatives
✅ What to do when you’re overwhelmed, overcommitted, and just tired of being tired
🧠 Alison’s Biggest Productivity Secrets:
Presence makes time more usable.
Time doesn’t bend to your will, but YOU can bring focused presence to any task and make that time more effective.
Slow. It. Down.
Whether you’re a new mom or a seasoned entrepreneur, clarity comes from quiet.
Ditch the performance mindset. When you stop expecting yourself to be perfect out of the gate, the magic starts to happen.
Finish more by doing less.
Focus on one thing at a time, bring your full self to it, and move forward—that’s where confidence and momentum live.
👩💻 About Dr. Alison Miller:Alison is a clinical psychologist turned entrepreneur who built The Dissertation Coach and then The Academic Writers Space, a virtual co-working community designed to help people do hard things—especially write.
She's supported thousands of students, professionals, and creatives in getting focused, staying accountable, and finishing meaningful work.
She offers over 25 live co-working sessions every week and believes you don’t need to hustle harder—you need to slow down, get clear, and stop doing it all alone.
👋 CONNECT WITH CHARISSE WALKER:
🏡 Realtor | Mompreneur | Host of Unbreakable Mompreneurs📧 Email: [email protected]
📱 Instagram: @charissewalker1
🌐 Website: www.charissewalker.com
🔗 CONNECT WITH ALISON MILLER:
🌐 Website: https://theacademicwriterspace.com
📱 Instagram: @theacademicwriterspace
🎥 YouTube, Facebook, TikTok: @TheAcademicWritersSpace
📅 Book a chat: Calendar link available at bottom of homepage🎯 Key Takeaway:You don’t need to do it all at once.
You just need to do the next right thing—with clarity, presence, and a little bit of community support.
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