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EPISODE · Aug 19, 2025 · 29 MIN

E6: Why You're Busy, But Not Productive

from Work Sucks, But I Like It · host Tony Tenaglier

Ever find yourself saying, "I don’t have time for this," as one more task lands on your already full plate? You’re not alone — but that statement may be hiding a deeper problem.Welcome to the Work Sucks, But I Like It Podcast with your host Tony Tenaglier — PhD student in Organizational Psychology, Flow Coach, aerospace industry leader, and self-proclaimed "industrial athlete."In this episode, we break down the illusion of busyness and expose the common trap of appearing busy while getting little done. I’ll share my personal system for managing time, priorities, and energy — including the wild, color-coded calendar that runs my life (yes, even naps are scheduled). We’ll talk about how to:✅ Identify your “big rocks” and build your day around them✅ Apply Flow Science to your workday for optimal engagement✅ Manage interruptions like a pro — without losing your mind✅ Stop reacting and start executing on what matters most✅ Recognize when you’re “appearing busy” instead of being productivePlus, you’ll get a peek into how I balance work, a PhD, yoga teaching, rock climbing, family/friends, and even a Lego city — and still make time for deep rest and recovery.This episode is for anyone tired of running on the hamster wheel of modern work life, and ready to take the wheel back. Because time isn’t the problem. Priorities are.🎯 It’s not about being busy — it’s about being fully engaged.Support the showWant to find out more? Check out the website:www.worksucksbutilikeit.com

Ever find yourself saying, "I don’t have time for this," as one more task lands on your already full plate? You’re not alone — but that statement may be hiding a deeper problem. Welcome to the Work Sucks, But I Like It Podcast with your host Tony Tenaglier — PhD student in Organizational Psychology, Flow Coach, aerospace industry leader, and self-proclaimed "industrial athlete." In this episode, we break down the illusion of busyness and expose the common trap of appearing busy while getting ...

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