Thrive in 5 - Motivation / Productivity / Success
Rebranding soon to: The Overwhelmed Entrepreneur: Bite-Sized Productivity for Busy Women in Business helps you conquer overwhelm and take action on what actually matters. Hosted by Cindy Gordon, creator of The Reality Check Method and business coach for overwhelmed entrepreneurs, this podcast helps busy women in business bridge the gap from paralysis to productivity. Whether you're an overwhelmed female entrepreneur juggling endless priorities, a small business owner feeling stuck in the chaos, or a business mom trying to balance it all, each episode delivers quick, actionable strategies to break through entrepreneur overwhelm. You'll discover practical productivity tips specifically designed for overwhelmed business owners who need real solutions, not more tasks on their to-do list. Perfect for solo entrepreneurs and small business owners with 1-4 contractors who are tired of feeling scattered and ready to focus on what moves the needle forward. From time management and priority setting to mindset shifts and energy management, every episode helps you reality-check your overwhelm and get back to building the business you love. Join thousands of overwhelmed entrepreneurs who've learned that when everything feels urgent, nothing really is. Stop spinning your wheels and start making progress on what truly matters. Ready to transform overwhelm into action? Your bite-sized breakthrough starts now.
Episodes
Weekly Wrap-Up System: How to End Your Week with Intention (And Plan Like a Pro)
Ending every Friday feeling scattered and already dreading Monday? You need a better weekly wrap-up system. In this episode of The Overwhelmed Entrepreneur, Cindy Gordon reveals why how you end your week is just as important as how you start it, and shares her Intention-Based Wrap-Up Method for creating closure, clarity, and momentum.
In th...
How to Let Go of Who You Were to Become Who You're Meant to Be (Identity Transformation for Entrepreneurs)
Feeling caught between who you've always been and who your business needs you to become? You're not alone. In this episode of The Overwhelmed Entrepreneur, Cindy Gordon reveals why your old identity might be the very thing holding you back from your next level of success and shares her Identity Evol...
How to Finish What You Start (Even If You're Easily Distracted)
Struggling to finish projects because your attention gets pulled in seventeen different directions? You're not broken - you just need a finishing system designed for scattered brains. In this episode of The Overwhelmed Entrepreneur, Cindy Gordon reveals why willpower-based finishing advice fails for easily distracted entrepreneurs and shares her ...
How to Get Back on Track After an Unproductive Day (Without the Guilt Trip)
Had one of those days where nothing went according to plan? Stop the guilt spiral right there. In this episode of The Overwhelmed Entrepreneur, Cindy Gordon reveals why waiting until tomorrow to reset actually makes things worse and shares her Same-Day Reset Method for getting back on track immediately.
In this episode, you'll discover:
- ...
Time-Blocking Not Working? Here's How to Make It Work for Your Brain (Even If You've Tried Before)
Tried time-blocking and felt like a complete failure when you couldn't stick to those rigid calendar blocks? You're not broken - the system just wasn't designed for your brain. In this episode of Thrive in Five, business coach Cindy Gordon reveals how to customize time-blocking to work with your u...
The Inner Voice Advantage: How Self-Talk Transforms Productivity and Success for Busy Entrepreneurs
Constantly battling negative self-talk that sabotages your business confidence? What if the voice in your head could become your secret weapon instead of your biggest obstacle? In this episode of Thrive in Five, business coach Cindy Gordon reveals how entrepreneurs can transform their inner dialogue to boost productivity...
The Anti-Hustle Productivity Plan: How to Get More Done Without Burning Out
Exhausted from hustle culture productivity advice that leaves you burned out and overwhelmed? What if you could get more done by working smarter, not harder? In this episode of Thrive in Five, business coach Cindy Gordon reveals her anti-hustle productivity plan that helps entrepreneurs grow their businesses sustainably without sacrificing thei...
The Tiny Habits Revolution: How Micro-Motivators Create Unstoppable Momentum for Busy Entrepreneurs
Tired of waiting for motivation to magically appear? What if you could trigger motivation on command with tiny habits your brain can't resist? In this episode of Thrive in Five, business coach Cindy Gordon reveals how micro-motivators create unstoppable momentum for busy entrepreneurs who don't have time to wai...
The 5-Minute Monthly Planning Ritual That Actually Works
Struggling to stick to monthly planning routines that actually work? Most entrepreneurs abandon their monthly plans by week two, leaving them feeling reactive and overwhelmed. In this episode of Thrive in Five, business coach Cindy Gordon reveals her proven 5-minute monthly planning ritual that busy entrepreneurs actually maintain month after month.
Discover why e...
The Setback Success Method: How to Transform Business Challenges Into Your Greatest Opportunities
Hit with a major business setback and feeling like quitting? Your biggest challenge might actually be your greatest opportunity in disguise. In this episode of Thrive in Five, business coach Cindy Gordon reveals her proven Setback Success Method that transforms business challenges into competitive advantages.
Discover why s...
The Truth About Why To-Do Lists Don't Work for Busy Entrepreneurs (Plus 3 Better Alternatives)
Feeling overwhelmed by your endless to-do list that never seems to get shorter? Your to-do list isn't working because it wasn't designed for the complex reality of running a business. In this episode of Thrive in Five, business coach Cindy Gordon reveals the truth about why traditional to-do lists fail entrepre...
How to Create a Motivation Corner That Actually Boosts Your Energy (Even in Small Spaces)
Feeling drained and unmotivated in your home office? Your environment might be sabotaging your entrepreneurial energy. In this episode of Thrive in Five, business coach Cindy Gordon reveals how to create a motivation corner that actually boosts your productivity and drive - even if you're working from a tiny space.
In this epi...
How to Organize Your To-Do List When You Feel Overwhelmed (Brain Dump Method)
Drowning in an overwhelming to-do list that never seems to get shorter? In this episode of Thrive in Five, business coach Cindy Gordon reveals her game-changing Brain Dump Method that transforms chaotic task lists into organized, actionable calendar systems.
In this episode, you'll discover:
- Why your brain can only handle 7 pieces of i...
Feeling overwhelmed and completely off-track in your business? You're not alone. In this episode of Thrive in Five, business coach Cindy Gordon shares her proven 5-Minute Reset Method that helps overwhelmed entrepreneurs get back on track fast - without the guilt or burnout.
Learn why overwhelm happens (hint: it's not about having too much to do), how your brain gets hijacked when you're spinning your wh...
The 15-Minute Weekly Review System That Prevents Overwhelm
Feeling scattered and reactive every week? In this episode of Thrive in Five, business coach Cindy Gordon shares the exact weekly review system that overwhelmed entrepreneurs use to stay focused and in control.
In this episode, you'll discover:
- The 3-step weekly review framework that takes just 15 minutes
- Essential weekly review questions that reveal your...
How to Build Motivation Habits That Actually Last (Make Motivation Automatic)
Tired of waiting for motivation to magically appear? In this episode of Thrive in Five, business coach Cindy Gordon reveals how to build motivation habits that create sustainable drive automatically, so you never have to rely on hoping you'll feel like taking action.
In this episode, you'll discover:
- Why relying on motivation feel...
How to Think Like a CEO About Your Calendar (Stop Being an Employee in Your Own Business)
Are you the owner of your business but still scheduling like an employee? In this episode of Thrive in Five, business coach Cindy Gordon reveals the critical mindset shifts you need to think like a CEO about your calendar and stop being an overworked employee in your own business.
In this episode, you'll discover:
- The diffe...
How Does the 1-3-5 Rule Work? A Simple Daily Productivity Framework
Feeling overwhelmed by endless to-do lists? In this episode of Thrive in Five, business coach Cindy Gordon explains exactly how the 1-3-5 rule works as a daily productivity framework that transforms chaos into focused action.
In this episode, you'll discover:
- How the 1-3-5 method works: 1 big task, 3 medium tasks, 5 small tasks per day
- Why limiti...
How to Do a Brain Dump That Actually Clears Mental Chaos
Feeling mentally overwhelmed with racing thoughts that won't quiet down? In this episode of Thrive in Five, business coach Cindy Gordon teaches you the structured brain dump technique that transforms mental chaos into clarity in just 10 minutes.
In this episode, you'll discover:
- The 3-step brain dump method that actually works (not just random journal...
What to Do When You Don't Feel Motivated (Real Talk for Entrepreneurs)
Feeling unmotivated and don't know how to get moving again? In this episode of Thrive in Five, business coach Cindy Gordon shares the real talk about lack of motivation and three practical strategies to get back on track without forcing yourself.
In this episode, you'll discover:
- Why having no motivation doesn't mean you'r...
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