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EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 9 MIN

Why simple tasks take you all day (and the nervous system reason behind it)

from Your Six Figure Self

In this episode:Ever sit down to write one post and somehow lose your whole afternoon to it? You're not lazy, you're not bad at time management, and you don't need a new productivity system. You're hovering.In this episode, I'm breaking down the #1 energy leak I see in women entrepreneurs—the constant circling, second-guessing, and re-reading of your own work before you let yourself hit send. Hovering is the symptom of holding back, and it's the reason a 2-hour task is eating up your whole day.I'm sharing how nervous system regulation changed the way I execute in my business (I just batched a full month of podcasts on a Friday, something past-me literally could not do), why hovering is costing you clients and money, and what becomes possible when you stop hovering and start trusting yourself to do the thing.In this episode:What hovering actually is and why it's draining your businessThe connection between nervous system regulation, ADHD tendencies, and executionHow to tell the difference between hovering and actual workWhy your six-figure self requires space (and how hovering steals it)The simple shift that creates room for money and clients to drop inResources & Links Mentioned:Money Unlocked — 90-min experiential workshop, Wednesday May 13th, where we'll map your specific nervous system blueprint for making money. [link pending — drop it here]Regulate to Receive (free): https://carly-hamilton-jones.ck.page/6f12455795The Six Figure Self Mastermind: https://carlyhamiltonjones.com/the-six-figure-self-mastermind/Connect with Carly:Instagram: @carlyhamiltonjonesP.S. — Your Six Figure Self is turning ONE this month. Podcast party coming. Stay tuned.Until next time, remember, you're already her.Topics: productivity for entrepreneurs, nervous system regulation, overthinking, procrastination, content creation, women in business, somatic business coaching, ADHD and entrepreneurship

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