Being Addicted to Busy - Why Can't I Slow Down?

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Aren’t Ya’ Tired Of…?, Patti Johnson and Mark Benton dig into one of our most common — and sneakiest — habits: being addicted to busyness. This isn’t just having a lot to do. It’s the feeling that if you’re not constantly busy, you’re not important, productive, or needed — and the subtle ways we create busyness even when we don’t have to.Patti and Mark explore why so many of us chase full calendars, say “yes” when we’re already overloaded, or feel guilty when we slow down. Drawing on research and real-life experience, they unpack the identity, dopamine loops, fears, and avoidance patterns that keep us in motion.You’ll also hear the real impact of busyness — on your creativity, leadership, and well-being — plus practical ideas to break the cycle: reclaiming your calendar, creating space, saying no sooner, stopping at “done,” and leading in a way that doesn’t spread the busyness habit to everyone around you.A smart, funny, and real conversation that helps you grab the wheel on your time and your life — one small decision at a time.Please subscribe and share this with anyone who needs to hear this conversation! Check us out on Aren't Ya Tired Of on YouTube, and follow us on Instagram at arentyatiredof_social.  Send your topic suggestions to [email protected] or through DM on LinkedIn or Instagram.