The Overwhelmed Entrepreneur: Reality Check Method for Women in Business | Productivity & Time Management Tips
The Overwhelmed Entrepreneur: Bite-Sized Productivity for Busy Women in Business helps you conquer overwhelm and take action on what actually matters. Hosted by Cindy Gordon, creator of The Reality Check Method and business coach for overwhelmed entrepreneurs, this podcast helps busy women in business bridge the gap from paralysis to productivity.
Whether you're an overwhelmed female entrepreneur juggling endless priorities, a small business owner feeling stuck in the chaos, or a business mom trying to balance it all, each episode delivers quick, actionable strategies to break through entrepreneur overwhelm. You'll discover practical productivity tips specifically designed for overwhelmed business owners who need real solutions, not more tasks on their to-do list.
Perfect for solo entrepreneurs and small business owners with 1-4 contractors who are tired of feeling scattered and ready to focus on what moves the needle forward. From time management and priority setting to mindset shifts and energy management, every episode helps you reality-check your overwhelm and get back to building the business you love.
Join thousands of overwhelmed entrepreneurs who've learned that when everything feels urgent, nothing really is. Stop spinning your wheels and start making progress on what truly matters.
Ready to transform overwhelm into action? Your bite-sized breakthrough starts now.
Formally: Thrive in 5
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 4 minutes
- Episodes
- 209
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
BONUS: How to Take Action When Everything Feels Overwhelming
BONUS: How to Take Action When Everything Feels Overwhelming
Know exactly what you need to do but feel completely paralyzed by overwhelm? This bonus episode reveals why your brain shifts…
BONUS: The Bridge Between Overwhelm and Momentum
BONUS: The Bridge Between Overwhelm and Momentum
Stuck between "I have so much to do" and actually doing any of it? This bonus episode reveals how momentum isn't the opposite of overwhel…
BONUS: The Difference Between Urgent and Important (And Why It Matters for Your Sanity)
The Difference Between Urgent and Important (And Why It Matters for Your Sanity)
Feeling constantly behind and reactive in your business? This episode reveals why your brain prioritizes …
BONUS: What to Focus on When Everything Feels Urgent in Your Business
BONUS: What to Focus on When Everything Feels Urgent in Your Business
Feeling like everything in your business is urgent and you can't figure out what to focus on first? This bonus episo…
From Thrive in Five to The Overwhelmed Entrepreneur - Why I'm Rebranding (And What It Means for You)
From Thrive in Five to The Overwhelmed Entrepreneur - Why I'm Rebranding (And What It Means for You)
Big news! We're evolving from "Thrive in Five" to "The Overwhelmed Entrepreneur: Bite…
Weekly Sprint System for Entrepreneurs: How to Hit Big Goals One Week at a Time
Weekly Sprint System for Entrepreneurs: How to Hit Big Goals One Week at a Time
Tired of setting big goals that get buried under daily business chaos? The problem isn't your follow-throu…
Weekly Wrap-Up System: How to End Your Week with Intention (And Plan Like a Pro)
Weekly Wrap-Up System: How to End Your Week with Intention (And Plan Like a Pro)
Ending every Friday feeling scattered and already dreading Monday? You need a better weekly wrap-up syste…
205: How to Let Go of Who You Were to Become Who You're Meant to Be (Identity Transformation for Entrepreneurs)
How to Let Go of Who You Were to Become Who You're Meant to Be (Identity Transformation for Entrepreneurs)
Feeling caught between who you've always been and who your business needs you t…
204: How to Finish What You Start (Even If You're Easily Distracted)
How to Finish What You Start (Even If You're Easily Distracted)
Struggling to finish projects because your attention gets pulled in seventeen different directions? You're not broken - yo…
203: How to Get Back on Track After an Unproductive Day (Without the Guilt Trip)
How to Get Back on Track After an Unproductive Day (Without the Guilt Trip)
Had one of those days where nothing went according to plan? Stop the guilt spiral right there. In this episode…
202: Time-Blocking Not Working? Here's How to Make It Work for Your Brain (Even If You've Tried Before)
Time-Blocking Not Working? Here's How to Make It Work for Your Brain (Even If You've Tried Before)
Tried time-blocking and felt like a complete failure when you couldn't stick to those r…
201: The Inner Voice Advantage: How Self-Talk Transforms Productivity and Success for Busy Entrepreneurs
The Inner Voice Advantage: How Self-Talk Transforms Productivity and Success for Busy Entrepreneurs
Constantly battling negative self-talk that sabotages your business confidence? What i…
200: The Anti-Hustle Productivity Plan: How to Get More Done Without Burning Out
The Anti-Hustle Productivity Plan: How to Get More Done Without Burning Out
Exhausted from hustle culture productivity advice that leaves you burned out and overwhelmed? What if you coul…
199: The Tiny Habits Revolution: How Micro-Motivators Create Unstoppable Momentum for Busy Entrepreneurs
The Tiny Habits Revolution: How Micro-Motivators Create Unstoppable Momentum for Busy Entrepreneurs
Tired of waiting for motivation to magically appear? What if you could trigger motivat…
198: The 5-Minute Monthly Planning Ritual That Actually Works
The 5-Minute Monthly Planning Ritual That Actually Works
Struggling to stick to monthly planning routines that actually work? Most entrepreneurs abandon their monthly plans by week two, …
197: The Setback Success Method: How to Transform Business Challenges Into Your Greatest Opportunities
The Setback Success Method: How to Transform Business Challenges Into Your Greatest Opportunities
Hit with a major business setback and feeling like quitting? Your biggest challenge migh…
196: The Truth About Why To-Do Lists Don't Work for Busy Entrepreneurs (Plus 3 Better Alternatives)
The Truth About Why To-Do Lists Don't Work for Busy Entrepreneurs (Plus 3 Better Alternatives)
Feeling overwhelmed by your endless to-do list that never seems to get shorter? Your to-do …
195: How to Create a Motivation Corner That Actually Boosts Your Energy (Even in Small Spaces)
How to Create a Motivation Corner That Actually Boosts Your Energy (Even in Small Spaces)
Feeling drained and unmotivated in your home office? Your environment might be sabotaging your e…
194: How to Organize Your To-Do List When You Feel Overwhelmed (Brain Dump Method)
How to Organize Your To-Do List When You Feel Overwhelmed (Brain Dump Method)
Drowning in an overwhelming to-do list that never seems to get shorter? In this episode of Thrive in Five, b…
193: How to Get Back on Track When You Feel Overwhelmed: The 5-Minute Reset Method for Busy Entrepreneurs
Feeling overwhelmed and completely off-track in your business? You're not alone. In this episode of Thrive in Five, business coach Cindy Gordon shares her proven 5-Minute Reset Method t…