The #1 productivity mistake ambitious women make (& how to fix it)

Why working harder isn’t the answer

If you’re an ambitious, goal-driven woman, you’ve probably been told that success comes from working harder. Grinding. Hustling. Doing all the things.

But let’s be real—how’s that working for you?

🔥 If you’re constantly busy but still feeling stuck…

🔥 If your to-do list never ends, but your biggest goals remain untouched…

🔥 If you’re doing everything and yet, something still feels off…

Chances are, you’re making the #1 productivity mistake ambitious women make: Confusing movement with progress.

Let’s fix that.👇

Step 1: Stop mistaking busyness for productivity

🚨 Newsflash: Just because you’re checking off tasks doesn’t mean you’re making real progress.

Productivity isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing the right things.

Signs you’re stuck in the busyness trap:

❌ You start your day tackling small tasks to feel accomplished.

❌ You’re constantly multitasking but rarely finishing anything meaningful.

❌ You end the day exhausted but can’t pinpoint what you actually achieved.

✅ The Fix: Shift from reactive to intentional productivity. Instead of drowning in busywork, focus on high-impact actions—the things that actually move the needle toward your big goals.

Inside The Play Big Playbook, I walk you through the Energy Audit Framework—so you can instantly identify where your time is going and reclaim your focus. Check it out here

Step 2: Prioritize what actually moves the needle

Imagine this: Instead of starting your day by responding to emails, cleaning your desk, or “warming up” with busywork, you dive straight into your highest-priority task.

Sounds different, right?

🎯 Here’s how to identify your real priorities:

✔ What’s one thing I can do today that will have the biggest impact on my goals?

✔ What tasks am I avoiding that I know would actually move me forward?

✔ If I only had 2 hours to work today, what would I focus on?

The key? Ruthless prioritization. Productivity isn’t about how much you do—it’s about whether you’re doing what actually matters.

Inside The Play Big Playbook, I walk you through identifying your core values, and how to take aligned actions so that moving the needs feels easy. Check it out here, or get the (free) Clarity Kickstart to get un-stuck in 10 minutes or less.

Step 3: Work with your energy, not against it

The secret to productivity isn’t forcing yourself to grind when you’re drained—it’s learning to work with your natural energy rhythms.

✅ Morning person? Block off your creative, deep-focus work first thing.

✅ Afternoon energy boost? Use it for meetings and decision-making.

✅ Brain dead by 3 PM? Schedule low-energy admin work for later in the day.

Step 4: Set boundaries like a boss

One of the biggest reasons ambitious women struggle with productivity? Lack of boundaries.

Are you:

❌ Constantly saying yes to things that don’t serve your goals?

❌ Letting distractions (emails, messages, social media) run your day?

❌ Overextending yourself because you “don’t want to let people down”?

It’s time to lovingly align your actions, and take back brain space.

🎯 Simple Boundaries That Protect Your Focus:

✅ Time blocking: Schedule focus sessions where interruptions are off-limits.

✅ Saying no (without guilt): Every yes to something misaligned is a no to your priorities.

✅ Digital detox hours: Set designated screen-free time to reset and recharge.

Boundaries = more time, more clarity, and more energy for what actually matters.

Ready to work smarter to achieve your goals (not just harder)?

If you’ve been caught in the cycle of doing more but achieving less, it’s time to shift your approach. Productivity isn’t about working harder—it’s about working intentionally.

✅ Focus on high-impact tasks, not just more tasks.

✅ Align your productivity with your natural energy flow.

✅ Set boundaries so you can protect your focus and momentum.

Inside The Play Big Playbook, I give you the exact system to align your life with what lights you up, teach you how to create an achievable plan, and provide tools for checking in on your goals, and making sure you keep aligned momentum—without burning out.

🚀 Let’s do this!