Do More, Stress Less (with Alexis Haselberger)

Have you ever met someone who exuded calm and kindness from the get go, and then, the more you talked, realized that it wasn't only a first impression, they actually walk the talk? Well, that was Cris Pop for me. Cris built his company, Thunder, with the specific intention that work and humanity never have to compete. When people ask him why he's so intent on building a human-centric culture, he's crystal clear on the why. It's b...

In this episode, Alexis makes the case for a habit you might do under your breath without thinking about it: talking to yourself out loud. She shares the theory behind why it works (out loud, you're only able to say one thing at a time), what psychologists call external and distanced self-talk, and how research ties it to lower stress, clearer thinking, and better focus. You'll hear how she walks clients through overwhelming projec...

In this episode, Alexis pulls back the curtain on what her actual workweek looks (click here for the screen shots!) like compared to what she planned.

Spoiler: they don't match. And she doesn't think that's a failure.

She introduces the concept of "structured fluidity," her approach to weekly planning that gives you the structure of time blocking without the rigidity that leads to guilt every Friday.

If you've ever ended a we...

If you've ever felt like every task on your list is equally urgent/important, this episode is for you. Alexis walks through the difference between glass balls (the tasks that shatter with real consequences if dropped) and rubber balls (the ones that bounce right back to you without harm). She makes the case that you'll always have too much to do, which means dropping some balls is inevitable. The question isn't whether you'll drop ...

In this episode, Alexis shares the unlikely origin story of her task management system, starting with a ballpoint pen on the back of her left hand in college and ending with the simple framework she's used (and adapted) across paper, spreadsheets and five different apps over two decades.

You'll hear why her early "system" wasn't really a system at all, how reading Getting Things Done shifted everything, and the simple setup she stil...

In this episode, I share the story of a client who spent 5 years wanting to start a business but didn't have the confidence to believe he could pull it off. Three coaching sessions later, he'd launched and signed his first 2 clients. We dig into what shifted, why it shifted so quickly, and what it tells you about how confidence is built.

Spoiler: it's not about waiting to feel ready.

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In this episode, we're talking about your tech loop, the cycle of sites and apps you check on autopilot every day. You'll hear where the concept came from, why adults and kids are dealing with the exact same issues with technology, and why we're scrolling 45 to 90 minutes more per day than we were in 2019. I share the story of a tech exec client who tracked his time and found he was spending 4 hours a day on YouTube and Reddit in 2...

In todays episode, you'll be in on a conversation with Rachel Sklar, a parenting and executive coach and the person I have on speed-dial for when one of my kids throws a full boba across the room at the other's head and I'm worried I'll lose it on them (true story!).

Rachel is the founder of The Boy Mom Academy, where she helps moms raise strong-willed boys to be kind, calm, and cooperative. She works with families and leaders to b...

In this episode, Alexis breaks down why "learning AI" as a goal is setting you up for frustration, and what to do instead. She talks about the pressure you're feeling from LinkedIn, the news, and your company to "get on the AI train," and why that pressure is leading you in the wrong direction. Alexis shares the calculator analogy that reframes AI from an overwhelming subject into a practical tool, walks through real examples of ho...

In this episode, Alexis shares her top time-saving keyboard shortcuts she uses every single day, plus 2 bonus mouse tricks. This one's for anyone who doesn't think of themselves as a "keyboard shortcut person" but wants to stop wasting time clicking around. You'll hear why Cmd + K is her personal favorite, how the paint roller icon eliminates formatting headaches, and why triple-clicking is a move you'll wish you knew sooner. It's ...

In this episode, Alexis breaks down why planning at the end of the day or week, instead of the beginning, leads to less stress, more presence outside of work, and faster mornings. She shares how her own daily planning takes only 2-5 minutes, explains why most people's planning sessions take too long, and reveals the critical difference between planning and reviewing. If you've ever felt like planning is "not real work" or wondered ...

In this episode, Alexis tackles one of the most relatable struggles for busy professionals: eating well during the workday when your schedule barely leaves room to breathe. She shares her own experience of forgetting to eat until dinner, what prompted her to fix the problem, and a full list of weekday lunch options sorted by effort level, from "grab it and go" to "batch cook and freeze." Whether you're a zero-prep person or a weeke...

In this episode, we dig into the concept of a "last mile week" and why dedicating time to finish lingering, half-done projects is one of the most freeing things you'll do all year. We talk about the tension between wanting to chase new ideas and feeling weighed down by old obligations and how borrowing a concept from shipping logistics helped clear an entire backlog of unfinished work. If you love starting things but struggle to cl...

In this episode, we're talking about inertia, the physics concept you forgot about after high school, and why it explains so much about how you move through your day. You'll learn the difference between high inertia and low inertia people, why some of us need three alarms and a ritual to leave the house, and six practical strategies to make transitions less painful. If switching tasks or getting started on things has ever felt hard...

In this episode, we're talking about two decision-making styles that affect how you spend your time, your energy, and your satisfaction with choices: satisficing and maximizing. You'll hear about what each style looks like in practice, why satisficers tend to be happier with their choices (backed by research), and where each style has blind spots. Plus, a personal story about running shoes, a teenager's obsession with gear research...

In this episode, I share the productivity books I return to and recommend most. We talk about why many productivity books increase pressure instead of helping you actually get more done. I read all the books, good and bad, so you don't have to, and now I'm sharing my absolute favs!

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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 g...