How to deal with your to do list never being done

Many of us have a love-hate relationship with to-do lists. While some people live through having one, others cringe at the sight of it. And right when you check off a box on your list, it feels like three more things are added. How can you find happiness and family time under the weight of an ever-growing list? In this episode, you’ll learn how to create much-needed breathing room on a never-ending to-do list, and why tackling your tasks doesn’t happen all at once (but in small, victorious steps).  Show highlights include: Why adulting and to-do lists instantly give you ‘summer nostalgia’ and how to embrace life youthfully (even when there are a dozen things on your plate) (2:54) Why being a ‘people pleaser’ manipulates your list of things to do and the one-word trick for curating a shorter list instantly (9:43) How to ditch the poor planning and post-it notes for a stress-free, orderly to-do list (that has a place for everything and everything in its place) (10:53) How to accomplish tasks in a timely, confident manner (without sacrificing family time or mental freedom) (12:58) What the ‘worry box’ means for your list of things undone - and how to give yourself permission for a fresh start every day (15:29) ***FREE RESOURCES & SOCIAL LINKS*** Feel super busy and burned out? Join our FREE workshop on June 10: https://brilliant-balance.com/workshop Need a few mini moments of peace? Listen to our free 5 Minute Meditation: https://brilliant-balance.com/breathe/ Book Cherylanne to speak at your next event: www.brilliant-balance.com/speaker Not sure where to start? Book a free chat: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance Join our private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057

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You deserve a big, full life and the freedom to enjoy it. The Brilliant Balance Podcast helps women in leadership design their next chapter for sustainable success—without burnout. Every week, host Cherylanne Skolnicki, a leading expert in work-life balance, leadership growth, and mindset coaching, shares ideas, inspiration, and insights to help high-achieving women align their ambition with personal fulfillment. Through conversations on leadership mindset, time management, and personal growth, you'll gain the tools to thrive in both your career and personal life. Whether you're considering a career pivot or craving more time for your personal life, you might find yourself asking: How do I advance my career—without working 24/7? Can I achieve my goals while still having time for my family? How do I stop feeling overwhelmed and start feeling in control? What’s next for me—and how do I design it intentionally? If you’ve ever wondered how to fulfill your potential without breaking your life, this podcast is for you. In addition to sharing her own insights, Cherylanne sits down with experts, thought leaders, and ambitious women who reveal their strategies for burnout recovery, productivity for women, and redefining success on their terms. You’ll love the Brilliant Balance Podcast if you like podcasts like: Unlocking Us or Dare to Lead with Brene Brown, Women at Work by Harvard Business Review, The Midlife with Reshma Saujani, We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle, The Mel Robbins Podcast, HerMoney with Jean Chatzky, So Money with Farnoosh Torabi