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
171: Daily Planning for Business Owners: How to Go From Overwhelmed to Organized
Feeling like an overwhelmed entrepreneur drowning in endless tasks? Your to-do list isn't just a task list, it's a power tool for business owners who want to lead their day on purpose.
I…
170: How to Stop Overthinking Your Business Goals: Weekly Planning for Overwhelmed Entrepreneurs
Feeling stuck or scattered as an entrepreneur? You don't need to figure out the whole mountain. You just need a mini hill to climb this week.
In today's episode, I'll show overwhelmed bu…
169: Time Management for Entrepreneurs: 5 Hidden Time Wasters Business Owners Must Eliminate
Struggling with time management as a business owner? Your day isn't disappearing because you're lazy, it's disappearing because invisible time leaks are stealing it from overwhelmed ent…
168: Small Actions, Big Results: How Business Owners Build Momentum When Feeling Stuck
Feeling stuck as an entrepreneur? Motivation feels amazing but it's not what gets you to the finish line.
In today's episode, I'll show overwhelmed business owners and female entrepreneu…
167: How to Manage Your Calendar Like a CEO (And Stop Feeling Overwhelmed)
Feeling like an overwhelmed business owner with a packed calendar but no real progress? If your calendar is packed but you're not making progress on what matters, you're not alone. And …
166: Growth Mindset for Business Success: How Entrepreneurs Overcome Self-Doubt and Scale Faster
Struggling with perfectionism as a business owner? What if the secret to your next level wasn't working harder, but thinking differently?
In today's episode, I'll show overwhelmed entrep…
165: Declutter Your Digital Life for Instant Mental Clarity
We organize our desks and clean our homes, but what about our digital lives?
In today’s Thrive in 5, I’ll show you how to declutter your inbox, desktop, and apps to instantly reduce deci…
164: Low Motivation? This Tiny Jar Can Help You Recenter
Motivation doesn’t have to be loud. Sometimes it’s a quiet reminder, a kind word, or a note that brings you back to your why.
In today’s Thrive in 5, I’m teaching you how to create a Mot…
163: Busy All Day? Here’s Why You Still Feel Behind
You’re doing a lot, but are you doing what matters?
In today’s Thrive in 5, I’ll show you how to move from chaos to clarity by shifting out of “busy mode” and into intentional action. Yo…
162: Messed Up? Here’s How to Move Forward Without Shame
You’re not broken. You’re human.
In today’s Thrive in 5, I’m showing you how to respond to mistakes with self-compassion so you can bounce back faster, stay consistent, and stop spiralin…
161: Why Action Creates Motivation (Not the Other Way Around)
If you’re stuck, stalled, or just waiting for motivation to magically show up, this episode is your spark.
In today’s Thrive in 5, we’re breaking down the science of momentum and how you…
160: When Motivation Fades, This Keeps You Moving
Motivation is great—until it’s gone. And let’s be honest, it always fades.
In today’s Thrive in 5, I’ll show you how to build habits and systems that support you even on the days you don…
159: This Simple Morning Habit Creates Massive Momentum
If the first 15 minutes of your day are rushed, reactive, and chaotic, you’re not alone. But you’re also missing your biggest opportunity to lead the day instead of chase it.
In today’s …
158: How to Take Back Control (Without Burning Out)
Overwhelm isn’t just a to-do list problem, it’s a power problem.
In today’s Thrive in 5, I’m showing you how to reclaim your time, energy, and confidence by stepping into full ownership.…
157: The Tiny Habit That Shrinks Your To-Do List Fast
Ever feel like your to-do list is 47 miles long but you can’t even get started?
In today’s Thrive in 5, I’m teaching you the 3-Minute Rule a tiny but mighty strategy that cuts through me…
156: Burnt Out? Start With This Gentle Reset
Feeling like your drive is gone? Like you're too tired to care but still judging yourself for it?
You’re not broken. You’re just burnt out. And in this Thrive in 5, I’ll show you how to …
155: The Quickest Way to Reclaim 5+ Hours a Week
You don’t need more hours in the day, you just need to see where your current hours are really going.
In today’s Thrive in 5, I’m breaking down how to do a one-day time audit that will h…
154: Who You’re Around Might Be Why You Feel Stuck
What if the biggest thing slowing you down… wasn’t your schedule or strategy, but your circle?
In today’s Thrive in 5, I’m sharing how the people around you directly impact your confiden…
153: The Simple Vision Board Hack That Boosts Daily Action
You’ve probably seen vision boards packed with big dreams, dream houses, trips, future goals.
But what if your vision board could help you stay focused this week?
In today’s Thrive in 5, …
152: Struggling to Stay Consistent? Get an Accountability Buddy
Feel like you’re constantly falling off track with your goals?
You don’t need more motivation, you need a system that helps you follow through. In today’s Thrive in 5, I’m breaking down …