Tired of trying every time-blocking method, planner, or productivity hack—only to feel even more overwhelmed? In this episode, Cara Chace unpacks why traditional productivity advice doesn’t work for busy working moms and entrepreneurs—and how to redefine success without rigid systems, burnout, or guilt.

You’ll hear the real story behind her business burnout, the two-year break that changed everything, and the mindset shifts that helped her rebuild from the inside out. If you’re done performing productivity and ready to work with your life—not against it—this one’s for you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why productivity systems fail busy women (and what to do instead)
• How to shift from time management to mind management
• What flexible frameworks like bookend planning look like in real life
• How to build sustainable systems that support your energy and priorities

Ready to reclaim your time and ditch the pressure? Start Chaos Detox and build your personal system—on your terms.

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You don’t need Instagram to grow a business. And you definitely don’t need it running your day by default.

In this final episode of the series, I’m breaking down exactly how to quit Instagram on purpose—without ghosting your audience, losing visibility, or burning out trying to “be everywhere.”

Whether you’re running a business or just tired of curating your life for public consumption, this episode will give you the clarity and tools to step back from social media intentionally—and build something that works better.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why quitting Instagram entirely might be the smartest strategy in your business
• How to communicate your exit without a dramatic “goodbye post”
• What to include in a placeholder profile that still works for visibility
• Where to focus your energy instead: email, blogs, Pinterest, YouTube, and more
• How to cut through the noise, comparison, and FOMO with real-world strategies
• Why your creativity doesn’t live inside the algorithm

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After two months off Instagram, I didn’t come back by accident—I came back with rules. In this episode, I’m sharing the exact boundaries, mindset shifts, and content strategy I’m using now that I’ve reset my relationship with social media.

You’ll learn:

✔️ Why I turned off every notification

✔️ How a 20-minute timer changed my Instagram habits

✔️ What I posted to test if it’s even worth it anymore

✔️ How to show up online without guilt or pressure

✔️ Why Instagram is now the least important part of my marketing strategy

✨ Ready to reset how you show up?

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What happens when Instagram just… disappears from your phone?

That’s exactly what happened to me—and what followed was a clarity I didn’t expect. No plan, no break announcement—just a two-month detox that forced me to rethink how I use social media in my business.

In this episode, I’m sharing what I discovered from the outside: how my content got better, why no one noticed I was gone, and how I finally stopped using Instagram as a stand-in for connection.

If you're feeling drained by social media or wondering if it’s still worth your time, this one’s for you.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why losing Instagram access was the clarity I didn’t know I needed
• What changed in my business when posting wasn’t easy anymore
• The truth about “visibility” (spoiler: no one noticed I was gone)
• How digital detox exposed my subconscious scrolling habits
• The surprising way I started using Facebook again—and why I stopped

Mentioned in this episode:

• Tailwind – the scheduler I use for intentional content (affiliate link)

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If your to-do list feels like a chaotic graveyard of half-finished tasks and sticky notes, this episode is for you. I’m walking you through a simple 30-minute reset that clears mental clutter and helps you prioritize what actually matters. We’ll talk about why your current system isn’t working, how to slash your list by 30% without guilt, and the Power 3 rule that makes productivity feel calm—not chaotic.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why traditional to-do lists create burnout
• How to clear the mental noise in 3 simple steps
• Why doing less is the secret to sustainable productivity
• How to reset your week with the Power 3 rule

Reset & Reclaim Action Step:

Block off 30 minutes this week. Do a brain dump, ruthlessly prune, and set your Power 3. One reset = massive clarity.

Let’s ditch the chaos—together.

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Time Management for People-Pleasers, Part 3
Your Time, Your Rules: Create a Planning System You’ll Actually Use

Still stuck in calendar chaos, planner hopping, or starting over every Monday? This final episode of the 3-part Time Management for People-Pleasers series gives you the flexible structure you’ve been missing.

You’ll learn:

• How to build a personal time management system that flexes with real life
• How Power Hours, Theme Days, and Weekly Resets cut through chaos
• How to use your calendar to protect your energy—not track your burnout

If you’re done with rigid routines and ready to stop reacting to your schedule, this episode will help you create a system that works the way you work.

🎧 Catch up on Part 1 and 2 for the full reset—from burnout mindset to boundary-building.

👉 Ready to build your own anti-burnout plan? Start Chaos Detox and take back your time—with no guilt, no grind, and no color-coded planner needed.

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Time Management for People-Pleasers, Part 2
How to Set Boundaries Without Apologizing

If saying no makes you sweat, this episode is your playbook.

In Part 2 of this 3-part series, we’re talking about boundaries—why they fail, how your ego gets involved, and what it really looks like to protect your energy without overexplaining or spiraling into guilt.

You’ll learn:

• Why people-pleasers struggle to set limits (and how to break the cycle)
• Clear boundary scripts that don’t require fake excuses or essays
• How to use your calendar as proof of what matters to you

This episode will help you stop justifying your needs—and start enforcing them without apology.

🎧 Coming up in Part 3: A planning system you’ll actually stick with (no more starting over every week).

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Time Management for People-Pleasers, Part 1
Why Time Feels Out of Control (and What to Do About It)

If your calendar is chaos and you say “yes” before you check your schedule—this is for you.

In Part 1 of this 3-part series, we’re unpacking why your time always feels hijacked, how people-pleasing turns into burnout, and the mindset shifts that finally put you back in control.

You’ll learn:

• Why burnout hits people-pleasers harder—and faster
• The real cost of saying yes (and why it’s not helping you)
• How to run a no-fluff time audit that reveals what’s actually draining your day

This episode kicks off the series with mindset clarity and actionable steps—so you stop starting over and start managing your time like it matters. Because it does.

🎧 Up next in Part 2: How to set boundaries without guilt, drama, or apology.

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