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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 26 MIN

Beyond Busyness: Achieve More by Doing Less

from Marketing Rebels: Breaking Business Barriers · host Shauna Leigh Van Mourik

In this episode of Marketing Rebels: Breaking Business Barriers, we dive into escaping "time poverty" and uncover actionable insights for achieving more by doing less for service-based professionals who are tired of the hamster wheel.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why multitasking actually takes 2.5x longer and leads to 50% more mistakes.How to identify and eliminate "low-value transactions" that create accidental friction in your day.Using 60-second "happiness rituals" to reset your brain chemistry for better focus and charisma.Why shift from time management to managing the three core values of growth, human connection, and energy.Main Point #1:Single-Tasking vs. Multitasking Data shows that our brains weren't wired for the 67 interruptions the average person faces daily.Main Point #2:Performance by Design Listeners can implement a three-step process: identify low-value activities, incorporate happiness rituals, and align tasks with core values.Main Point #3: Managing Energy, Not Just Time Energy management and self-care are non-negotiable because your business cannot run on empty.Real-Life Example: Peggy shares how she uses a simple piece of dark chocolate at 11:00 a.m. as a sensory happiness ritual. About the Guest:Peggy Sullivan is a self-described "busyness addict in recovery" and the founder of Performance by Design, an expert practice dedicated to helping high-achievers escape the "busy treadmill" to achieve more by doing less. Drawing on her TEDx talk, "Choosing Meaning Over Mayhem," and research involving 12,000 people, she identifies growth, human connection, and energy management as the core values of fulfillment. Peggy advocates for single-tasking and teaches 60-second "happiness rituals" to reset brain chemistry, while her "Busy Barometer" tool helps individuals eliminate "low-value transactions" to reclaim five to seven hours of their time each [email protected]@peggysullivanspeaker.comhttps://www.peggysullivanspeaker.com/resourcesFacebookLinkedInInstagramKey Quotes from the Episode:“Busyiness equates to success... but if you look at the data behind busy, you'll realize we're less productive, we are less happy and unhealthier.”“You can get a 60-second shot of dopamine that is just as effective as an hour walk in the park. You just need to know how to do these intentional happiness rituals.”Recommended Resources from Shauna:AirTable to help you plan, create, organize & outsource your content marketing.Click here to create your free account: ⁠⁠⁠https://airtable.com/invite/r/ufuF12cV⁠⁠⁠ Restream to easily broadcast live across multiple platforms and expand your reach.Click here to start streaming: ⁠⁠⁠https://restream.io/join/pY0v3X⁠⁠⁠ Fathom to easily record your calls, take notes and share with guests.Click here to start recording: ⁠⁠⁠https://fathom.partnerlinks.io/2e0ik6jtnx6e⁠⁠⁠ The Brand Visibility Vault Your repurposable 6-month content marketing blueprint! ⁠⁠⁠https://www.shaunaleigh.com/brandvisibilityvault⁠⁠⁠ Dream Business, Dream Life Roadmap ⁠⁠⁠https://www.shaunaleigh.com/DreamBusiness-DreamLife-Roadmap⁠⁠⁠ The AI Clarity Kit Build a brand that actually sounds like you. 3 custom GPT tools to help you clarify who you are, what you do, & how to say it like a damn human. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.shaunaleigh.com/AI-Clarity-Kit⁠⁠⁠ About Shauna Van Mourik:Shauna helps ambitious Women Coaches and Therapists build authentic, sustainable Six-Figure businesses through powerful brand identity, organic growth strategies, and streamlined content marketing.Note: This description contains affiliate links. If you choose to use these links, it helps support this channel, though there’s no obligation to do so. Thank you for your support!Connect With Us:WEBSITE: www.shaunaleigh.com Connect with Shauna link page: https://www.shaunaleigh.com/connect-with-shauna YOUTUBETikTokInstagramLinkedInFacebook pageFacebook profile

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In this episode of Marketing Rebels: Breaking Business Barriers, we dive into escaping "time poverty" and uncover actionable insights for achieving more by doing less for service-based professionals who are tired of the hamster wheel.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why multitasking actually takes 2.5x longer and leads to 50% more mistakes.How to identify and eliminate "low-value transactions" that create accidental friction in your day.Using 60-second "happiness rituals" to reset your brain chemistry for better focus and charisma.Why shift from time management to managing the three core values of growth, human connection, and energy.Main Point #1:Single-Tasking vs. Multitasking Data shows that our brains weren't wired for the 67 interruptions the average person faces daily.Main Point #2:Performance by Design Listeners can implement a three-step process: identify low-value activities, incorporate happiness rituals, and align tasks with core values.Main Point #3: Managing Energy, Not Just Time Energy management and self-care are non-negotiable because your business cannot run on empty.Real-Life Example: Peggy shares how she uses a simple piece of dark chocolate at 11:00 a.m. as a sensory happiness ritual. About the Guest:Peggy Sullivan is a self-described "busyness addict in recovery" and the founder of Performance by Design, an expert practice dedicated to helping high-achievers escape the "busy treadmill" to achieve more by doing less. Drawing on her TEDx talk, "Choosing Meaning Over Mayhem," and research involving 12,000 people, she identifies growth, human connection, and energy management as the core values of fulfillment. Peggy advocates for single-tasking and teaches 60-second "happiness rituals" to reset brain chemistry, while her "Busy Barometer" tool helps individuals eliminate "low-value transactions" to reclaim five to seven hours of their time each [email protected]@peggysullivanspeaker.comhttps://www.peggysullivanspeaker.com/resourcesFacebookLinkedInInstagramKey Quotes from the Episode:“Busyiness equates to success... but if you look at the data behind busy, you'll realize we're less productive, we are less happy and unhealthier.”“You can get a 60-second shot of dopamine that is just as effective as an hour walk in the park. You just need to know how to do these intentional happiness rituals.”Recommended Resources from Shauna:AirTable to help you plan, create, organize & outsource your content marketing.Click here to create your free account: ⁠⁠⁠https://airtable.com/invite/r/ufuF12cV⁠⁠⁠ Restream to easily broadcast live across multiple platforms and expand your reach.Click here to start streaming: ⁠⁠⁠https://restream.io/join/pY0v3X⁠⁠⁠ Fathom to easily record your calls, take notes and share with guests.Click here to start recording: ⁠⁠⁠https://fathom.partnerlinks.io/2e0ik6jtnx6e⁠⁠⁠ The Brand Visibility Vault Your repurposable 6-month content marketing blueprint! ⁠⁠⁠https://www.shaunaleigh.com/brandvisibilityvault⁠⁠⁠ Dream Business, Dream Life Roadmap ⁠⁠⁠https://www.shaunaleigh.com/DreamBusiness-DreamLife-Roadmap⁠⁠⁠ The AI Clarity Kit Build a brand that actually sounds like you. 3 custom GPT tools to help you clarify who you are, what you do, & how to say it like a damn human. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.shaunaleigh.com/AI-Clarity-Kit⁠⁠⁠ About Shauna Van Mourik:Shauna helps ambitious Women Coaches and Therapists build authentic, sustainable Six-Figure businesses through powerful brand identity, organic growth strategies, and streamlined content marketing.Note: This description contains affiliate links. If you choose to use these links, it helps support this channel, though there’s no obligation to do so. Thank you for your support!Connect With Us:WEBSITE: www.shaunaleigh.com Connect with Shauna link page: https://www.shaunaleigh.com/connect-with-shauna YOUTUBETikTokInstagramLinkedInFacebook pageFacebook profile

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