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Not Too Productive

by Becca Rich

It's bone-deep exhausting trying to be productive all the time. What if instead, you checked some things off your list, cuddled up on the couch, watched some TV with your family, and slept a solid 8 hours. Guilt and anxiety-free. Gasp! Sign you up? Join me, Becca Rich, Holistic Time Coach, as I cut through the toxic billion-dollar productivity industry. Let's get some sh*t done AND take care of ourselves at the same damn time. Tired of messing around? Head over to my website https://www.theholistictimecoach.com/ to learn more about working with me.

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Episodes

  1. Not Too Productive is going on Hiatus, What’s next?

    In this episode: The origins of Not Too Productive and why Becca started it Lessons learned about creativity, sustainability, and joy The sticky overlap between marketing and creativity Why endings matter and how they can be liberating What’s next with Liberating Time and beyond This isn’t a...

  2. How do I approach time and money seasonally? A conversation on adaptability with Lauren Gerber-Fleury

    Connect with Lauren IG: @savoryourmoney Website: savoryourmoney.com Want to help your clients build flexible, shame-free relationships with time and money? The Holistic Time Practitioner Certification is a 12-week live training for coaches, service providers, and space holders who want to guide...

  3. How to navigate fluctuating capacity? A conversation on honesty with Magy Ortiz

    Connect with Magy https://www.mrdaisystudio.com/ Want to help others build time practices that honor their capacity—even when it changes? The Holistic Time Practitioner Certification is a 12-week live training for coaches, creatives, and space holders who want to guide others through time-related...

  4. How do I trust myself to sign up for another program?

    Learn more about becoming a Holistic Time Practitioner: https://www.theholistictimecoach.com/holistic-time-management-training

  5. How do you care for others without abandoning yourself? A conversation on boundaries with SJ McIntyre

    Connect with SJ https://www.instagram.com/bigwidetable/ Want to support your clients without overextending yourself? The Holistic Time Practitioner Certification is a 12-week live training for space holders, coaches, and care workers who are ready to shift from survival-time to spacious-time—for...

  6. What time management exercises should we stop giving our clients?

    Learn more about becoming a Holistic Time Practitioner: https://www.theholistictimecoach.com/holistic-time-management-training

  7. What if urgency is the trauma, not the tool? A conversion on reclamation with Madison Abdullah

    Connect with Madison https://www.radiantsomatics.com/ https://www.instagram.com/radiantsomatics/ Want to help your clients transform urgency into agency? The Holistic Time Practitioner Certification is a 12-week live training for coaches, healers, and space holders who want to guide clients…

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  8. How do you stop fighting time? A conversation on trust with Soledad Paulino

    Connect with Soledad Instagram: @wealthparatodos LinkedIN: www.linkedin.com/in/wealthparatodos Website: https://www.wealthparatodos.com The Holistic Time Practitioner Certification is a 12-week live training for practitioners ready to move beyond surface-level productivity advice. We offer whole...

  9. What if your pace isn’t the problem? A conversation on reclaiming capacity with Cindy Hoch

    Connect with Cindy: https://cindyhoch.com/en/home/ Want to support your clients in building a liberatory relationship with time? Learn more about the Holistic Time Practitioner Certification and enroll in the 2025 cohort now. We start July 31st.

  10. How do we help our clients follow through (especially if we struggle with it ourselves)?

    Want to better support yourself and your people in following through gently? Register for the free Follow Through Gently: Helping Clients Honor Their Commitments workshop on June 24th: https://www.theholistictimecoach.com/follow-through-for-clients Check out and enroll in this year’s Holistic…

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  11. What’s really keeping my clients from taking action?

    Links Mentioned: → Register for the free workshop on June 24th → Learn more about the certification & enroll before July 31st

  12. How do I keep going when I’m burnt out?

    Want support while you find your way back? This is exactly what we do inside the Holistic Time Practitioner Certification. We don’t treat burnout like a personal failure. We treat it like a signpost. A place to reorient. A doorway into remembering and building more sustainable rhythms inside your...

  13. How do I structure my time as a space holder?

    Become a certified Holistic Time Practitioner to learn how to best structure your time and help your clients do the same. We start July 31, 2025.

  14. How do I adapt my offerings and marketing as the world changes?

    If you want to learn how to adapt your business in ways that feel aligned, grounded, and real, come join us inside the 2025 Holistic Time Practitioner Certification cohort. This isn’t just about time—it’s about building a coaching or healing practice that works with your intuition, creativity,...

  15. Is it time to pause? What burnout, wedding planning, and business taught Cristina Riani

    Connect with Cristina Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rianicoaching/ Sign up for her newsletter: https://subscribe.rianicoaching.com/ Become a Certified Holistic Time Practitioner: https://www.theholistictimecoach.com/holistic-time-management-training We start July 31st, 2025.

  16. How do I know I’m spending my time on the right things in business?

    Want help sorting through all this so you can feel super confident in how you’re spending your time and healing the patterns that keep you stuck...the 2025 Holistic Time Practitioner Certification is for you. We’ll get to the bottom of questions like these: How do I structure my time around my...

  17. "Do I still want to be a coach?" A reset for space-holders

    Learn more and enroll now: https://www.theholistictimecoach.com/holistic-time-management-training

  18. What amazing results are students seeing after certification?

    Want to learn how to better help your clients do the things that matter to them in a radically loving and gentle way? We start July 31st.

  19. How a near-death experience changed me

    Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion of a recent near-death experience. I share the story of what happened and the profound lesson it left me with — that the closer we are to death, destruction, and loss, the closer we also are to feeling alive, awake, and open to joy. This is an...

  20. I don't want to be a time management coach anymore

    If you are interested in supporting others in reclaiming their time in liberatory, embodied ways, you will want to hear about the Holistic Time Practitioner Certification.

  21. How can I create my own motivation on demand?

    Tiny tasks are the foundations of real progress. Get Tiny Triumphs to learn how to break any project you want down into doable.

  22. Why do I judge my progress so harshly?

    Tiny tasks are the foundations of real progress. Get Tiny Triumphs to learn how to break any project you want down into doable.

  23. Why do tiny tasks work better for me than massive action?

    Tiny tasks are the foundations of real progress. Get Tiny Triumphs to learn how to break any project you want down into doable.

  24. How can I sustain my activism without burning out?

    If you have something that takes multiple steps, requires intention, or feels like it keeps getting pushed aside, I want to invite you to check out Tiny Triumphs. It’s a short mini-course that will teach you how to break things down into doable, tiny steps so you don’t freeze or get overwhelmed…

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  25. How can I make big tasks feel smaller?

    Goblin Tools: https://goblin.tools/ Been feeling overwhelmed by big projects or struggling to get things done in a way that feels good? I want to invite you to check out Tiny Triumphs. It’s a simple, supportive mini-course to break big tasks down into doable tiny tasks, so you can finish what...

  26. Why do certain projects always leave me overwhelmed?

    You're invited to check out Tiny Triumphs. It’s my mini-course that will teach you how to break things down into doable tiny tasks so you can finish what matters without freeze or frustration.

  27. Why does brainstorming make my overwhelm worse?

    You're invited to check out Tiny Triumphs. It’s a simple, mini-course that will teach you how to break things down into doable tiny tasks, so you can finish what matters without freeze or frustration.

  28. How do I move from daydreaming to doing without freezing?

    You're invited to check out Tiny Triumphs. It’s a simple, mini-course that will teach you how to break things down into doable tiny tasks, so you can finish what matters without freeze or frustration.

  29. How do I reset with the spring equinox?

    January 1 may mark the calendar’s new year, but the spring equinox marks nature’s reset. In this episode, I explore why spring offers a more grounded and meaningful fresh start, especially for creatives, neurodivergent, chronically ill, and highly sensitive folks. You will learn how to begin your...

  30. How do I stop doing things just because I “should”?

    Have you ever caught yourself doing something just because you felt you should? Same here. In this episode, I share 7 clues to help you identify when a “should” is running the show, so you can spend more time doing what actually feels good and aligned. Especially for creatives, neurodivergent,...

  31. What should I do about social media now?

    Feeling uneasy about the latest social media changes? You’re not alone. In this episode, I share a behind-the-scenes look at how Meta’s new policies are impacting my approach to social media and content marketing — and why I’m rethinking how (and why) I show up online. If you’re a creative,...

  32. Why do I feel blocked when I want to create?

    Are you feeling blocked or disconnected when you sit down to create? You might be creatively constipated — stuck in a cycle of overconsumption that drains rather than nourishes you. In this episode, I explore how too much input leads to inner depletion, why this matters for neurodivergent,...

  33. Am I stuck in the “time is money” trap?

    Download the exact spreadsheet I use to figure out my real revenue goals, working hours, and pricing. Get Calculated now

  34. What expenses are actually necessary to grow my business?

    Perfect for creatives, neurodivergent, chronically ill, and highly sensitive freelancers or business owners. Join me Feb 27 for a body doubling session + Q&A to use the spreadsheet I use myself. Get Calculated now

  35. Why do I pile more on when things are hard?

    Need help figuring out your real revenue needs, pricing, and working hours? Join me on Feb 27 for a body doubling session + Q&A using the spreadsheet I personally use. Get Calculated now

  36. What should I ignore from the online business world?

    Want support figuring out your actual revenue needs and capacity? Join the live body doubling + Q&A session on Feb 27. Sign up here: Get Calculated now

  37. How can I take the financial pressure off my business?

    Want my exact spreadsheet for mapping out what you need to make, when, and how? Join the live body doubling + Q&A session on Feb 27. Sign up here: Get Calculated now

  38. When should I actually hire or automate in my business?

    Want a behind-the-scenes look at how I map out real revenue, pricing, and capacity? Join my body doubling + Q&A session on Feb 27th. Just grab the spreadsheet and come as you are: Get Calculated now

  39. Why isn’t content marketing working for me yet?

    You don’t need a perfectly curated content strategy to get your first few clients. In fact, content marketing can be a huge time suck when you’re just getting started. In this episode, I break down why content creation isn’t the foundation of early business growth—and what to focus on instead to...

  40. What should I know before going full-time self employed?

    Want to be self-employed? Don't quit your job yet! Instead, learn how to protect your time really well. In this short series, I'm sharing five really important lessons and time management tips for creatives, neurodivergent, chronically ill, and highly sensitive humans who want to leave corporate...

  41. What’s still possible—even when the world feels heavy?

    It's bleak out there. Right now, it's more important than ever to tap into what your soul wants to create and community needs. In this episode, my intention is to remind you of the important and possibility and hope for your vision. And I share and reflect on the big vision I've created over the...

  42. Am I over-planning or under-planning to protect myself?

    In this episode, we explore the role of self-protection in our relationship with planning. I’ll break down the patterns of over-planning and under-planning, share the valid reasons behind each, and offer practical strategies to help you move toward a more balanced approach to planning.

  43. What does anti-capitalist goal-setting look like?

    Want to practice setting Anti-capitalist Goals and Plans with me? Grab the Holistic Cylical Planner now: https://www.theholistictimecoach.com/cyclical-planner.

  44. Why does identifying and claiming what I want feel difficult?

    In this episode, I talk about the vulnerability of claiming what you truly want. While goal-setting can stir up fears of failure, judgment, and disappointment, I share personal stories and 4 practical ways to build resilience when facing these emotional challenges.

  45. What helps me continue despite overwhelming hate?

    In this episode, I share how I keep going when faced with the overwhelming political hate that impacts our world. If you’re feeling exhausted, scattered, or defeated by the weight of it all, this episode is a reminder that your fight for justice, compassion, and authenticity is worth continuing.

  46. Behind the scenes of my 2025 year plans

    In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of how I’m planning for the year ahead. Plus, get a sneak peek into what’s happening behind the scenes for 2025. It's an inside look at how I approach planning and what’s on the horizon for the year to come.

  47. How can I make my offers sustainable for me and my clients?

    In this episode, I dive into why focusing solely on your clients' needs when building business offers is a mistake. Learn how forgetting to incorporate your own desires and needs can lead to burnout and unsustainable business practices, and what to do instead.

  48. Can my birth chart guide my scheduling and structure?

    In this episode, we explore how your Natal Chart, especially the placement of Saturn, influences your approach to time, routines, and boundaries. Discover how understanding your astrological chart can provide valuable insights for planning, organizing, and structuring your life in a way that…

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  49. How do I consider my menstrual cycle when planning?

    In this episode, we dive into the importance of planning with your hormonal cycle for overall mind-body health. Discover the power of cycle-aware planning and how it can align your work, creativity, and relationships and bring balance to your life.

  50. Why should I let my body lead my scheduling process?

    In this episode, we challenge the common belief that neurodivergent individuals are procrastinators or bad at scheduling. Instead, we discuss the importance of listening to your body and letting it take the lead in your scheduling process. Somatic scheduling offers a more intuitive and...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

It's bone-deep exhausting trying to be productive all the time.

What if instead, you checked some things off your list, cuddled up on the couch, watched some TV with your family, and slept a solid 8 hours.

Guilt and anxiety-free.

Gasp!

Sign you up? Join me, Becca Rich, Holistic Time Coach, as I cut through the toxic billion-dollar productivity industry.

Let's get some sh*t done AND take care of ourselves at the same damn time.

Tired of messing around? Head over to my website https://www.theholistictimecoach.com/ to learn more about working with me.

HOSTED BY

Becca Rich

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It's bone-deep exhausting trying to be productive all the time. What if instead, you checked some things off your list, cuddled up on the couch, watched some TV with your family, and slept a solid 8 hours. Guilt and anxiety-free. Gasp! Sign you up? Join me, Becca Rich, Holistic Time Coach, as I cut...

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