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
192: The 15-Minute Weekly Review System That Prevents Overwhelm
The 15-Minute Weekly Review System That Prevents Overwhelm
Feeling scattered and reactive every week? In this episode of Thrive in Five, business coach Cindy Gordon shares the exact week…
191: How to Build Motivation Habits That Actually Last (Make Motivation Automatic)
How to Build Motivation Habits That Actually Last (Make Motivation Automatic)
Tired of waiting for motivation to magically appear? In this episode of Thrive in Five, business coach Cindy…
190: How to Think Like a CEO About Your Calendar (Stop Being an Employee in Your Own Business)
How to Think Like a CEO About Your Calendar (Stop Being an Employee in Your Own Business)
Are you the owner of your business but still scheduling like an employee? In this episode of Thr…
189: How Does the 1-3-5 Rule Work? A Simple Daily Productivity Framework
How Does the 1-3-5 Rule Work? A Simple Daily Productivity Framework
Feeling overwhelmed by endless to-do lists? In this episode of Thrive in Five, business coach Cindy Gordon explains ex…
188: How to Do a Brain Dump That Actually Clears Mental Chaos
How to Do a Brain Dump That Actually Clears Mental Chaos
Feeling mentally overwhelmed with racing thoughts that won't quiet down? In this episode of Thrive in Five, business coach Cindy …
187: What to Do When You Don't Feel Motivated (Real Talk for Entrepreneurs)
What to Do When You Don't Feel Motivated (Real Talk for Entrepreneurs)
Feeling unmotivated and don't know how to get moving again? In this episode of Thrive in Five, business coach Cindy…
186: How to Reset When You're Overwhelmed: The 60-Second Strategy for Entrepreneurs (Calm Chaos Fast)
Feeling overwhelmed as an entrepreneur? It's 2 PM, and your day has completely derailed. The meetings ran over, your inbox is exploding, and you're drowning in entrepreneur overwhelm. Y…
185: How Gratitude Builds Business Success for Overwhelmed Entrepreneurs (Strategic Mindset Shift)
Feeling stuck as an overwhelmed entrepreneur? Gratitude isn't soft—it's strategic. In today's episode, I'm breaking down how intentional gratitude shifts your brain from scarcity to abu…
184: Simple Brain Dump for Overwhelmed Entrepreneurs: The Pen-and-Paper Productivity Fix
Feeling like an overwhelmed entrepreneur with your brain juggling 37 tabs right now? No wonder you feel scattered. In today's episode, I'm giving overwhelmed business owners one of the …
183: Business Mom Productivity: How to Work When Kids Are Home (Summer Survival Guide)
Are you a business mom struggling with productivity? Summer break is here, and if you're a mom running a business while juggling snacks, playdates, and work deadlines, your routine has …
182: How to Get Unstuck in Business: Mindset Shifts for Entrepreneurs Who Feel Stuck
Feeling stuck as a business owner? Feeling stuck isn't about lacking talent or resources. It's about the stories you're telling yourself as an entrepreneur.
In today's episode, I'm walki…
181: Setting Boundaries as a Business Owner: How Overwhelmed Entrepreneurs Stop Overcommitting
Struggling with boundaries as a business owner? Are you constantly saying yes to things that drain your energy and derail your priorities as an entrepreneur? You're not alone.
In today's…
180: Morning Routine for Business Success: How Entrepreneurs Build Energy and Momentum
Dreading mornings as a business owner? What if your morning routine for entrepreneurs actually made you excited to get out of bed?
In today's episode, I'll show overwhelmed business owne…
179: Your Calendar Is a Leadership Tool: Here's How To Treat It Like One
Struggling with calendar management as a business owner? If your schedule feels like a junk drawer - crammed, reactive, and exhausting - you're not alone.
In today's episode, I'm showing…
178: How to Break Through Self-Limiting Beliefs in Business: Overcome the Invisible Ceiling
Struggling with self-limiting beliefs as a business owner? You didn't mean to hold yourself back, but somewhere along the way, your brain decided this was as far as you could go in busi…
177: Productivity While Traveling: How Business Owners Stay Focused on the Road
Traveling for business as an entrepreneur? Being on the go doesn't mean falling behind.
In today's episode, I'm giving business owners and female entrepreneurs a no-stress plan for stayi…
176: Busy But Not Productive? How Entrepreneurs Can Stop Spinning Wheels and Make Real Progress
Feeling busy but unproductive as a business owner? If your to-do list is packed but your goals still feel far away, it's time to realign.
In today's episode, I'll show overwhelmed entrep…
175: Focus Tips for Entrepreneurs: How to Use Timers to Beat Distractions and Get Things Done
Struggling to focus as a business owner? You don't need more time, you need better focus.
In today's episode, I'll show overwhelmed entrepreneurs and female business owners how to use on…
174: How Business Owners Turn Failure Into Success: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything
Struggling with business setbacks as an entrepreneur? Failure isn't the end, it's information. And if you study it, it becomes your next breakthrough.
In today's episode, I'll walk overw…
172: Morning Routine for Entrepreneurs: 3 Steps to Start Your Day Focused and Productive
Struggling with morning productivity as a business owner? Your morning doesn't have to be long to be powerful, it just has to be yours.
In today's episode, I'm sharing a 3-step morning r…