Episode 7—Is Your To-Do List Running You? Time, Energy & Systems That Actually Support You
EPISODE: 7
If your list feels like a guilt trip and your brain is running on fumes, this episode will help you build a system that supports both your work and your energy.
"Rest doesn’t undo your progress — it protects it. And your system should reflect that. If it can’t flex with your real life, it’s not a sustainable system. It’s just another box to fail at checking."
Feeling drained by your own to-do list? You’re not alone. In this episode of Boldly Introverted – the Online Business Podcast, we talk about what it really takes to build a system that works with your energy instead of fighting against it. You’ll learn how to recognize when your current setup is running you, how to manage your capacity (not just your time), and how to create a rhythm that actually feels doable. This one’s for the quietly ambitious, overextended introverts who want less friction and more flow.
HERE ARE THE KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:
Busy ≠ Productive
If your to-do list leaves you feeling exhausted but unsatisfied, it’s a red flag. A system should bring clarity — not chaos.
Energy is Your Real Currency
Managing your energy is what helps you do the work well. Start noticing your rhythms, and let them guide your schedule — not the other way around.
Build Flexible, Not Fragile Systems
Trello, Notion, Clickup, sticky notes — whatever you use, your system should support your capacity. That means white space, clarity, and permission to adjust.
Rest Is a Strategy, Not a Reward
Taking a break isn’t laziness — it’s what keeps you going. Design your workflow around real life, not the highlight reel.
INSPIRED ACTION:
Open a ChatGPT thread and track your energy throughout the day for one week. Drop in what you're working on and how you feel. At the end of the week, ask ChatGPT to reflect back patterns. What’s draining you? What’s flowing?
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