Do More, Stress Less (with Alexis Haselberger)
If you’re pulled in too many directions, always feeling just a little behind this is the podcast for you. With self-compassion and simple, easy-to-implement strategies, Alexis Haselberger will help you take control of your time and reduce that stress! Are you ready to live life without the constant feeling that you’re not doing “enough”, the crushing daily stress or the endless mental to-do list? Settle in and get ready do more, stress less, and know that you ARE enough.
Episodes
In this episode, we talk about why paper clutter feels so overwhelming and how a simple, repeatable process makes paper boring instead of stressful. You’ll learn how to decide what to do with every piece of paper, reduce backlogs, and stop paper from stealing your time and attention.
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In this episode, we talk about the pile of tabs and newsletters you keep meaning to read and why they stress you out. You will hear a crass but practical way to reclaim reading time, a simple browser feature that removes tab guilt, and a low-effort habit that shrinks your task list.
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In this episode, we talk about why progress feels discouraging even when you’re doing the work. We explore the difference between focusing on how far you still want to go versus how far you’ve already come, why moving goal posts drains motivation, and how shifting focus restores pride and momentum. We'll cover:
• Why progress often feels unsatisfying
• How shifting focus changes motivation
• What happens when goals kee...
I built you an app!
Try it out here: https://studio.com/alexis/time
It's called Do More, Stress Less, and it gives you personalized productivity coaching every single day, based on the same frameworks I use with my clients at Google, Lyft, Workday, and more. No cookie-cutter advice, no rigid rules. Just a system built around your brain, your goals, and your life.
Who's really being coached? You, or your brain? Or are they the same? In today's episode, I'm sharing a super interesting conversation I had with Dominika Staniewicz (https://yourbraincoachd.com/) an internationally acclaimed Brain Coach, and leadership neuroscience expert, who equips leaders and organizations with science-backed tools to thrive.
With nearly two decades of global experience across six continents, she m...
In this episode, I share a true story from the pandemic that shows why absorbing more work never ends well. We talk about capacity, why managers often miss overload, and how to communicate limits in a way that sounds strategic instead of overwhelmed.
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In this episode, we’re talking about what happens when you apply Marie Kondo’s decluttering magic to your time instead your stuff. If your evenings feel overwhelming, or if you're constantly trying to squeeze in more without subtracting anything, this one’s for you. Learn how to make room for joy, not just obligations.
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In this episode, we talk about time as a budget, overcommitting as time debt, and why spending time you do not have leads straight to burnout.
You’ll hear how to identify your non-negotiables, pay your time-bills first, and protect sleep, health, and energy before everything else crowds them out.
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Jessica Eastman-Stewart is one of my favorite people in the productivity space. And we're different as much as we're alike. Join us for a very fun convo with tons of tips and tricks and leave knowing that there are MANY "right ways" to get stuff done.
Check out Jessica's company, Joyfully Managed Life, and sign up for her newsletter HERE (https://jessicaeastmanstewart.com/)
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In this episode, we talk about why meeting overload keeps growing, why recurring meetings rarely disappear, and how zero-based calendaring helps professionals rebuild calendars from scratch. You’ll hear a bold experiment companies used to save dozens of hours each month and how the language of experimentation lowers resistance.
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In this episode, we’re talking about why quarterly and annual planning often feel like and emergencies, and what to do about it. You’ll hear a true story from tech leaders about how one calendar tweak changed everything. Plus, I’ll share a free resources to help you plan your year or quarter in under an hour, without stress or overwork.
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In this episode, we break down what really makes a “good” workday (hint: it’s not doing more). You’ll hear about a study that redefined productivity, plus a few practical strategies that help you make progress, finish strong, and feel better when you log off. If you’ve ever ended the day frustrated and empty, this one’s for you.
Episode Covers:
- The surprising science behind “good” workdays
- How to stop letting the day happen to y...
Alexis interviews Danielle Pickens, the CEO of LumiTalent, a leadership development firm that works with mission-driven organizations to sustain leaders for social change work. She is also the fractional CEO of the Urban Schools Human Capital Academy (USHCA), a national education nonprofit focused on strengthening K–12 talent systems so more students have consistent access to great teaching.
And she's an absolute expert in s...
In this episode, we’re talking about life admin, the soul-sucking stuff that fills your week: bills, forms, appointments, and all the “adulting” tasks you dread. You’ll learn how to batch these annoying chores into one focused hour each week, why it works, and how to make it stick. Say goodbye to scattered stress and hello to a calmer, more organized life.
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In this episode, we’re talking about why getting started is the hardest part, and how to make it easier by flipping your reward strategy. If you’ve ever waited for motivation that never showed up, this episode will show you a smarter way. You’ll learn a science-backed shift that helps you take action faster, without relying on willpower or waiting to feel ready.
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In this episode, we’re talking about the surprising power of half-assing, on purpose. Inspired by Shonda Rhimes’ “Year of Yes,” Alexis shares how trying to be great at everything leads to burnout, and why the smarter move might be to pick what you'll intentionally do “just okay” for a while. You’ll hear real-life examples, get permission to stop overachieving, and walk away with a doable strategy for lowering stress and raising...
In this episode, I break down the idea of “process over project”, a mental shift that can make your daily routines feel lighter and more manageable. From laundry and dinner and much more, I walk through how to embed small, doable actions into your existing day so you can get stuff done without carving out extra time or relying on willpower.
If you’ve ever felt like chores take too much energy, this episode is for you.
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In this episode, we’re talking about the myth of “doing it right” when it comes to productivity. If you’ve ever felt like your system isn’t good enough because you’re not following your plan to the minute, this one’s for you. I’ll share a conversation I had with a friend who thought her workflow was broken (spoiler: it wasn’t), and explain why productivity doesn’t need to be perfect to be effective. You’ll learn how "structure...
In this episode, we talk about a surprisingly simple trick that helps you use your phone less—no willpower required. It’s called greyscale, and it turns your screen black and white to reduce the urge to scroll. Learn how to use it, why it works, and how to test it without committing long-term. If you find yourself frustrated with how much you scroll, but don't want to go as far as uninstalling all those apps you love, listen in...
In this episode, we’re rethinking the whole idea of New Year’s resolutions! Instead of setting lofty, binary goals that are often abandoned by February, we’re diving into a different, more compassionate approach to self-improvement. Join me as we explore how to practice incremental progress, embrace each small step, and set ourselves up for success without the pressure. If resolutions feel like a setup for failure, this episode is ...
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