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[284] “I Don’t Have Time” and Other Lies Overwhelm Tells Busy Moms (Plus What to Do Instead)

March 03, 2026 • Toni-Ann Mayembe • Episode 284

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I’ve been so overwhelmed that I avoided something as simple as checking my email, then told myself “see, I don’t have time.” In this episode, I’m breaking down the three lies your brain loves to tell you when you’re overloaded: “I don’t have time,” “I’ll do it later,” and “If I can’t do it perfect, it’s not worth doing.” I walk you through what to say back to those thoughts so you can stop freezing and start moving again. And I’m sharing simple, real-life actions (like 10-minute timers, micro-scheduling, and “done is better” baselines) that help you get out of overwhelm without piling on more pressure.

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3 Takeaways from this episode:

When you think “I don’t have time,” you might not have time for the full version—but you probably have time for the small version.
“I’ll do it later” creates the pile-up effect—either do the 2-minute thing now or name exactly when “later” is.
Perfectionism keeps you stuck—choose a baseline that counts, because progress is the goal (not perfect).

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