Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Escape The Busyness Trap: Achieve More By Doing Less
Are you addicted to busyness? Do you wear your packed schedule like a badge of honor, yet feel like you’re running on empty? In this episode of Sticky From The Inside, we tackle the cultural addiction to busyness and the heavy price it carries—with expert insight from Peggy Sullivan, author of Beyond Busyness.
Peggy shares her three-step "Busy Busting Process" to help you eliminate low-value activities, create daily moments of joy, and align your life with what truly matters. She reveals how busyness is actually time poverty, stopping us from doing the things that bring joy, connection, and meaning.
If you feel like you're on a hamster wheel, constantly chasing but never catching up, this episode is your wake-up call. Learn how to shift from busyness to balance, from exhaustion to energy, and from overwhelm to ownership of your time.
Key Takeaways
- Busyness is an addiction—We wear it like a badge of honor, but it robs us of time, energy, and joy. Learn how to break free from the busyness trap.
- Eliminate low-value activities—Peggy’s "Subtraction" strategy helps you identify and remove tasks that drain your time without delivering value.
- Mojo-Making is essential—Happiness isn’t a destination; it’s a daily habit. Discover how to ignite energy, joy, and creativity through micro-moments.
- Align actions with values—Peggy’s “Values Vibing” approach ensures you invest your time in what truly matters, turning time poverty into time wealth.
Key Moments
The key moments in this episode are:
0:00:10 – Are You Addicted to Busyness?
0:04:38 – Peggy Sullivan’s Story: From Busyness Addict to Time Wealth Advocate
0:11:43 – Why Busyness is an Addiction & How It Robs You of Joy
0:15:48 – The Hidden Costs of Busyness: Stress, Health, and Relationships
0:26:21 – The 3-Step Busy Busting Process: Subtraction, Mojo-Making & Values Vibing
0:32:00 – How to Identify & Eliminate Low-Value Activities
0:34:59 – The Neuroscience of Mojo-Making: How Small Joys Can Transform Your Energy
0:37:45 – Values Vibing: The Key to Time Wealth and a More Meaningful Life
0:42:11 – Peggy’s Final Sticky Notes: Micro-Steps, Giving Generously & Continuous Growth
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