From Overwhelmed to Under Control

About From Overwhelmed to Under Control

Productivity for Living is the podcast for high-achieving women who are done with the hustle, the guilt, and the cookie-cutter productivity hacks that don't fit real life. Hosted by behavior change specialist and recovering overachiever Chelsey Newmyer, this podcast is your permission slip to do productivity differently. Each week, you'll get practical tools, personal stories, and spicy truths about what it really takes to build routines, rhythms, and results that align with your energy, your values, and your goals. Whether you're juggling motherhood, a 9-to-5, your own business—or all three at once—this is where you come to redesign your relationship with time, success, and self-worth. If you're looking for personalized productivity strategies rooted in human design, astrology, and behavior change, this is the podcast for you. Because here, productivity is personal—and it's about damn time you lived like it.

Publisher

Chelsey Newmyer

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

3 May 2022

Latest episode

25 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

145 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Sept 2025

   130. How a Leo Learns to Say No (and How Other Signs Decline)

   In today’s episode, I’m talking about something so many of us struggle with—especially if you're a high-achiever, a helper, or someone who’s been praised your whole life for being “the reliable one.” We’re talking about the art of saying NO. This episode is deeply personal (Leo Sun over here), because for most of my life, saying yes felt like the way to be loved, celebrated, and admired. I wanted to shine—and I thought that meant I had to show up for everyone, all the time, even when it meant abandoning my own priorities. Sound familiar? But people pleasing isn’t kindness. It’s often self-abandonment in disguise. So in this episode, we’re diving into: Where people pleasing really comes from (hint: it’s sneaky and conditioned) Why saying no is hard for each zodiac sign—and how you can start practicing it in small ways Tools you can use TODAY to say no without guilt, apology, or burnout In this episode, you’ll learn: 🧠 Why people pleasing isn’t about being nice—it’s about avoiding discomfort (yours and theirs) ♈–♓ How each Sun sign tends to people please—and what a grounded “no” can sound like for you 💬 4 tools to say no with clarity and confidence (without needing to apologize for your boundaries) 🔥 Personal stories about how I’ve learned to say no as a Leo (even when it feels uncomfortable) 🌟 Why saying no is an act of radical self-trust—and what opens up when you finally start doing it Whether you’re always the “yes” person at work, constantly overcommitted in your personal life, or struggling to hold boundaries in your business, this episode will help you see your patterns—and start practicing new ones. ☀️ Ready to say YES to something that supports your energy? If mornings feel like a chaotic blur (or you're just trying to get your routine together but nothing sticks), check out my 4 week Voxer Coaching Offer: Morning Routines That Stick. It's a no-fluff, real-life approach to building a soulful, sustainable morning rhythm—one that works for your energy, your season, and your life. ✨ Want to go deeper and finally build a system that fits you? Join me inside the Cosmic Productivity Method—my 6-month coaching experience where we burn down what’s not working, run personalized experiments, and rebuild systems that actually align with your energy, values, and real life. Doors are open now! Mentioned In this Episode: 91. The Power of 'Nope': How to Politely Decline Everything Connect with Chelsey Newmyer Instagram: @chelseyncoaching Email: coaching@chelseynewmyerproductivity.com

2. 

   10 Sept 2025

   Ep. 129 How Your Sun Sign + Human Design Respond to Overwhelm

   In today’s episode, I’m breaking down what overwhelm really is—and how your Sun sign and Human Design type can show you the way out. Before Productivity for Living got its glow-up, it was called From Overwhelmed to Under Control—and honestly, that phrase still hits. Because that’s where it all started: building a business to help people like me who were drowning in to-do lists, pressure, and perfectionism. I used to teach structure, routines, and habit stacking (and they work!), but over time, I realized something deeper—our energy matters. Your Sun sign, your Human Design, your emotional bandwidth... it all affects how you show up. And how you shut down. In this episode, you’ll learn: 🧠 The REAL source of overwhelm: too much input + not enough clarity or capacity ♈–♓ How each zodiac sign reacts to overwhelm—and what calms your system back down ⚙️ How each Human Design type handles pressure, burnout, and energy leaks 🔁 A step-by-step strategy to name your overwhelm pattern, decode it using your chart, and build a custom reset ritual ✨ Real-life examples from me (a Leo Sun, Manifesting Generator) and what finally helped me stop trying to “just push through it” This episode is your permission to slow down, check in, and stop thinking you’re broken for feeling overwhelmed. You’re not. You’re just not built for the systems you were handed—and now, you get to build your own. ✨ Want to go deeper and finally build a system that fits you? Join me inside the Cosmic Productivity Method—my 6-month coaching experience where we burn down what’s not working, run personalized experiments, and rebuild systems that actually align with your energy, values, and real life. Doors are open now! ✨ PS: Struggling with a chaotic or inconsistent morning? Sign for 4 weeks of 1:1 Voxer Coaching with Morning Routines That Stick—designed to help you build a simple, sustainable, soul-aligned morning routine (without needing a 5am wake-up or a 10-step plan). You'll get a quick workbook, Voxer access to me, and real-life strategies based on your energy and lifestyle. Because mornings should set you up for success—not stress. Mentiond In this Episode: 89. The Burnout Rollercoaster: Surviving the 'I Can't Even' Moments Connect with Chelsey Newmyer Instagram: @chelseyncoaching Email: coaching@chelseynewmyerproductivity.com

3. 

   4 Sept 2025

   128. How Your Sun Sign Can Help You Stop Procrastinating

   In today’s episode, I’m diving into one of my favorite topics—procrastination—and what your Sun sign has to do with it. I'm going to scream it until I'm blue in the face: procrastination isn’t laziness. It’s resistance. It’s a nervous system response. It’s your brain saying “something doesn’t feel safe, aligned, or doable.” And when you try to brute force your way through it? You end up spiraling in shame or just re-writing your to-do list 16 times while cleaning your baseboards instead of hitting send on the email. But, as a productivity coach, what I've learned is your Sun sign can give you incredible insight into why you procrastinate—and more importantly, how to get back into momentum. Whether you’re a fiery Aries who loses steam when things get boring, or a dreamy Pisces who needs a softer on-ramp into tasks, this episode will help you decode your procrastination style and personalize your productivity. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why procrastination has nothing to do with laziness—and what it’s really telling you What your Sun sign reveals about your core motivation and friction triggers A rapid-fire breakdown of how each zodiac sign procrastinates (with love and a little roast) Exactly what each sign needs to get unstuck and back into flow—from cozy rituals to bold action to quiet emotional prep A 4-step framework to recognize your procrastination pattern, give yourself what you need, and take tiny, aligned action I’m also sharing real-life examples—including what gets me, a Leo Sun, into motion when I’m dragging my feet—and how I coach my clients to work with their energy instead of against it. This episode is your permission slip to stop blaming yourself and start getting curious. ✨ Want to go deeper and finally build a system that fits you? Join me inside the Cosmic Productivity Method—my 6-month coaching experience where we burn down what’s not working, run personalized experiments, and rebuild systems that actually align with your energy, values, and real life. Doors are open now! Our first call is September 4. Your experiment for the week: Notice your stuck point—what are you procrastinating on right now? Name the pattern—what’s the flavor of your procrastination, and what does your Sun sign say about it? Give yourself the missing energy—motivation, beauty, clarity, comfort… whatever your sign thrives on Take one tiny, aligned action—no perfection required Let me know how it goes, and tag me on IG if you loved this one! Mentiond In this Episode: 56. Unlearning Procrastination: How To Reframe Your Mind To Get Things Done Episode 4 - Why You Procrastinate and How to Stop Connect with Chelsey Newmyer Instagram: @chelseyncoaching Email: coaching@chelseynewmyerproductivity.com

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