42. FAKE URGENCY IS STRESSING YOU THE FECK OUT | pep talk, reducing stress, good vs. bad urgency, client expectations episode artwork

EPISODE · Dec 10, 2025 · 23 MIN

42. FAKE URGENCY IS STRESSING YOU THE FECK OUT | pep talk, reducing stress, good vs. bad urgency, client expectations

from The Get Unbusy Podcast · host moretolifekate

SummaryIn this episode, Kate delivers a fiery AF pep talk on the pressure you’re putting on yourself, and why so much of it is completely made up. She breaks down good vs. bad urgency, how to create systems that protect your peace, and the sneaky mindset patterns around always feeling behind. This one’s a must-listen 😮‍💨🔥Top Takeaways & Quotes⚡️ “If you’re always feeling behind, it’s not your to-do list. It’s your expectations.”💭 Most “urgent” tasks are just a result of poor communication and lack of boundaries.😵‍💫 “You’re busting your ass to outwork the belief that you’re not good enough.”⏱️ The 10min timer challenge to flip from slug mode to speed demon in your day.📉 Stress = trying to control outcomes that are actually out of your hands 🙌🏻 You can’t overwork your way out of urgency. You have to heal what’s underneath it.Mentioned ResourcesThe 5 Second Rule by Mel RobbinsLiz Wiseman Quote: “Stress is created when people are expected to produce outcomes beyond their control.”🧠 Your Next StepsCreate an email autoresponder that sets clear reply expectationsIdentify 1 “fake urgency” situation you’ve created — and rewrite the ruleTry a 10-minute timer challenge next time your day feels like a slogSet your client communication turnaround standards (and tell them!)Journal on: “Am I trying to outwork the belief that I’m not good enough?” 👀Want more productivity + systems content?Follow Kate on Instagram ⁠here 👉🏻 https://www.instagram.com/moretolifekateTagstime management, productivity, online coach, coaching business, automation, templates, systems, goal setting, business growth, time freedom, urgency, overworking, client experience, client expectation, overwhelmed, entrepreneurshipMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-nowLicense code: 7NQQS0D3AZEM6RHY

SummaryIn this episode, Kate delivers a fiery AF pep talk on the pressure you’re putting on yourself, and why so much of it is completely made up. She breaks down good vs. bad urgency, how to create systems that protect your peace, and the sneaky mindset patterns around always feeling behind. This one’s a must-listen 😮‍💨🔥Top Takeaways & Quotes⚡️ “If you’re always feeling behind, it’s not your to-do list. It’s your expectations.”💭 Most “urgent” tasks are just a result of poor communication and lack of boundaries.😵‍💫 “You’re busting your ass to outwork the belief that you’re not good enough.”⏱️ The 10min timer challenge to flip from slug mode to speed demon in your day.📉 Stress = trying to control outcomes that are actually out of your hands 🙌🏻 You can’t overwork your way out of urgency. You have to heal what’s underneath it.Mentioned ResourcesThe 5 Second Rule by Mel RobbinsLiz Wiseman Quote: “Stress is created when people are expected to produce outcomes beyond their control.”🧠 Your Next StepsCreate an email autoresponder that sets clear reply expectationsIdentify 1 “fake urgency” situation you’ve created — and rewrite the ruleTry a 10-minute timer challenge next time your day feels like a slogSet your client communication turnaround standards (and tell them!)Journal on: “Am I trying to outwork the belief that I’m not good enough?” 👀Want more productivity + systems content?Follow Kate on Instagram ⁠here 👉🏻 https://www.instagram.com/moretolifekateTagstime management, productivity, online coach, coaching business, automation, templates, systems, goal setting, business growth, time freedom, urgency, overworking, client experience, client expectation, overwhelmed, entrepreneurshipMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/cruen/in-the-nowLicense code: 7NQQS0D3AZEM6RHY

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