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EPISODE · Jan 22, 2026 · 18 MIN

Stop Spinning Your Wheels: How to Break the Multitasking Habit

from Ditch the Chaos: The Productivity Rebellion · host Cara Chace

Send in your question or leave me some love!You know that moment when you look up at 4:37pm with 21 tabs open, everything half-finished, and no idea what you actually accomplished? That's multitasking—and it's probably why you feel so exhausted and unaccomplished at the end of every day.In this episode, you'll learn:How multitasking reduces your productivity by up to 40%Why checking email first thing derails your entire dayThe night-before habit that eliminates morning chaosHow batching similar tasks reduces decision fatigueWhy you need a hard stop time (or STAAAHHHP)How often to reevaluate your schedule so it keeps workingKey Topics Covered:Why multitasking destroys focus (00:00:35)Stop checking email first thing (00:02:47)Give your brain a chance to wake up (00:05:00)Write your to-do list the night before (00:06:10)Batch similar tasks for efficiency (00:08:05)Set dedicated time for learning (00:10:44)Establish a hard stop time (00:12:08)Reevaluate your schedule regularly (00:14:25)Reset & Reclaim Action Step: Choose ONE area where you multitask the most and set one specific boundary around it this week.Resources Mentioned:The Productivity Rebellion (free monthly guide): CaraChace.com/productivity-rebellionChaos Detox: CaraChace.com/chaos-detoxConnect with Cara:Website: CaraChace.comInstagram: @carachaceEmail: [email protected] this episode? Leave a review and help other exhausted entrepreneurs find the show.The Social Media Burnout Cure drops fall 2026. Get on the launch list at socialmediaburnoutbook.com for first look at the introduction, pre-order info, and launch bonuses. Support the show❓Want your question answered on the show? Join the Productivity Rebellion for free monthly guidance + the chance to ask me anything!Connect: Instagram | YouTube | Website✨Start your Chaos Detox📩Join The Productivity Rebellion⭐Loved the episode? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts!

Send in your question or leave me some love! You know that moment when you look up at 4:37pm with 21 tabs open, everything half-finished, and no idea what you actually accomplished? That's multitasking—and it's probably why you feel so exhausted and unaccomplished at the end of every day. In this episode, you'll learn: How multitasking reduces your productivity by up to 40%Why checking email first thing derails your entire dayThe night-before habit that eliminates morning chaosHow batching si...

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