1: Your To-Do List Will Never Be Finished (And That’s Actually OK)

Feeling Overwhelmed by Your Never-Ending To-Do List? Here’s How to Find Balance

Are you constantly racing to get everything done, drowning in endless tasks, and feeling like you’re playing Tetris with your life? You’re not alone. In this episode of Pause Points with Colleen, discover why that overwhelming feeling of “I can’t get it all done” might be more normal than you think.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why your brain is wired to focus on incomplete tasks (the Zeigarnik Effect)
• The life-changing realization that your to-do list will never truly be “finished”
• How to shift from productivity obsession to focusing on what truly matters
• The PAUSE method for managing overwhelm and prioritizing effectively

Key Takeaways:

• People matter more than productivity
• Learning to say “no” creates space for what’s truly important
• Small, consistent steps create lasting change better than dramatic overhauls
• Tomorrow’s you needs today’s you to make thoughtful choices

If you’re tired of feeling inadequate despite your best efforts, this episode offers practical wisdom for finding peace with your priorities. Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is pause, reflect, and remember that relationships and love are what truly matter at the end of the day.