S1 E24 Why Saying “I’m Busy” Is Keeping You Stuck

Are you actually busy… or have you just normalized overwhelm?In this episode of The Abundance Effect, Larisa Makuch breaks down one of the most common phrases high-achieving women use every day:👉 “I’m just so busy.”But what if that phrase is doing more damage than you realize?This episode explores how the language you use shapes your identity, your decisions, your confidence, and ultimately your results. Drawing on neuroscience, behavioral psychology, and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), Larisa explains why saying “I’m busy” reinforces stress, overwhelm, lack of clarity, and disconnection from what actually matters.If you constantly feel overwhelmed, struggle with follow-through, or feel like you never have enough time, this conversation will help you rethink the way you approach productivity, priorities, communication, and personal responsibility.In this episode, we cover:Why saying “I’m busy” keeps you stuckThe psychology behind overwhelm and identityHow language impacts your brain and behaviorWhy high-achieving women normalize busynessThe connection between communication, integrity, and clarityWhat to say instead of “I’m busy”How vague language creates internal conflict and stressSimple mindset shifts to create more focus and follow-throughYou don’t find time.You make time for what matters.And the words you repeat every day become the patterns you live.Mentioned in this episode:📝 Larisa’s article: 11 Words & Phrases That Keep People Stuckhttps://myabundanceacademy.ca/eliminate-these-11-words-from-your-vocabulary-today/🚀 Join us in the Momentum Lab:https://momentum-lab.ca/ Connect with Larisa:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myabundanceacademy/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larisa-makuch/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/larisa.makuchFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unleashyourabundancenowWebsite: https://myabundanceacademy.ca/If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who keeps saying they’re “too busy.”Because sometimes… the language we use is the very thing keeping us stuck.