Ditch the Overwhelm: How to Get More Done without the Stress with Risa Williams (Ep 244)
In this episode of the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast, host, Deanna Yates, interviews Risa Williams, a licensed therapist, time management expert, and award-winning author of Get Stuff Done Without the Stress. They dive into the secrets of simplifying success and staying motivated, discussing how to avoid toxic productivity and prevent burnout. Risa shares her expert strategies for managing stress, setting realistic goals, and tracking progress in a way that fosters motivation rather than overwhelm.
Throughout the conversation, Risa and Deanna explore practical techniques like using a “stress ruler,” bullet journaling for accountability, and celebrating small wins to stay on track. Whether you're a busy mom, a professional juggling multiple responsibilities, or someone looking for a more balanced approach to productivity, this episode offers actionable insights to help you get things done with less stress and more ease.
Key Takeaways:
The key differences between healthy and toxic productivity
How to recognize and prevent burnout before it starts
Practical tools for tracking progress and staying motivated
Why celebrating small achievements leads to greater success
Simple strategies to reduce stress while still getting things done
About Risa Williams:
Risa Williams is a licensed therapist, a time management expert and an award-winning book author. Her five self-help books include: Get Stuff Done Without the Stress (Mango Books), The Procrastination Playbook, The Ultimate Anxiety Toolkit, The Ultimate Time Management Toolkit and The Ultimate Self-Esteem Toolkit (JKP Books). She's also the host of The Motivation Mindset Podcast (Apple, Spotify). Risa has been featured in Forbes Magazine, HuffPost, Wired Magazine, Bustle, Psych Today, Very Well Mind, Therapist Magazine, Women's World, Parade and Business Insider. She's also a busy mom of two, a screenwriter, and a university professor. Follow her at @risawilliamstherapy.
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