Ditch the Chaos: The Productivity Rebellion

You start your day with a to-do list—and end it wondering what actually got done. Between pings, posts, and messages, your brain is managing 10,000 micro-decisions a day. No wonder focus feels impossible.

In this episode of Ditch the Chaos, we’re breaking down why focus feels impossible lately—and what mental clutter and digital burnout are actually doing to your brain. This isn’t about motivation or morning routines. This is your n...

If your weekly plan always falls apart by Monday, you’re not failing—the system is. Most “perfect planner” methods collapse under real life, leaving you frustrated and burned out. A true weekly planning system isn’t about discipline or rigid schedules—it’s about flexibility, simplicity, and making it stick.

In this episode of Ditch the Chaos, I’m walking you through how to simplify your week with a routine that flexes with curveball...

Fall hits and suddenly your calendar is overflowing: school forms, practices, tournaments, deadlines, holidays. It’s predictable—and yet it feels impossible every year. That’s calendar chaos.

In this episode of Ditch the Chaos, we’re breaking down why your weekly planning system collapses in seasons like this—and how to design routines that actually flex with real life. This isn’t about working harder or squeezing more in. It’s abou...

If you’ve made a big decision but feel stuck in limbo—this episode is your reality check. That uncomfortable, uncertain “in-between” isn’t failure. It’s the messy middle—and it’s where the real transformation happens.

In this episode of Ditch the Chaos, I’m walking you through how to navigate major life transitions with clarity, momentum, and trust. Whether you’ve left a job, pivoted your business, or just feel like you’re in identi...

If your planning system expects full-speed output all year long, it’s no wonder you’re burned out. Traditional business strategy treats you like a machine—and ignores the reality of your energy, your capacity, and your life.

In this episode of Ditch the Chaos, I’m walking you through the real reason quarterly planning fails—and how seasonal business planning helps you stay consistent without the constant pressure.

This isn’t about sy...

If your brain feels overloaded and your focus is nowhere to be found, this episode is your reset button. Overwhelm isn’t about having too much to do—it’s about carrying too much in your head at once.

In this episode of Ditch the Chaos, I’m walking you through how a brain dump can clear your mental clutter, ease decision fatigue, and help you actually take action—without adding another tool to your to-do list.

In this episode, you’ll ...

If your business—or your life—looks successful from the outside but secretly feels like it’s breaking you, this episode is your wake-up call. Burnout doesn’t always look like failure. Sometimes it looks like doing everything “right” and still feeling completely wrong.

In this episode of Ditch the Chaos, I’m sharing the story of how I walked away from a thriving marketing agency to recover from burnout, chronic health struggles, and ...

If your to-do list keeps growing and your calendar feels like a disaster, this episode is your wake-up call. Hustle culture productivity doesn’t work—and it’s time to stop pretending it does.

In this episode of Ditch the Chaos, I’m walking you through 10 anti-hustle habits that actually help busy women reclaim control. These aren’t cute tips. They’re strategic moves that cut decision fatigue, eliminate digital noise, and help you st...

If your brain feels like it’s constantly spinning, your calendar is packed, and you still feel behind—you’re not dealing with a time problem. You’re dealing with mental chaos.

In this episode of Ditch the Chaos, we’re digging into why overwhelm is a mindset issue, not a scheduling one—and what actually works to fix it. You’ll learn how to clear mental clutter, reset with white space, and create a daily mental detox routine that does...

Feel like your brain is still in work mode long after you’ve logged off? If your evenings feel more like “overtime” than rest, this episode is your reset button. We’re unpacking exactly how to disconnect from work at the end of the day—mentally and emotionally—so you can reclaim your time, protect your peace, and wake up with clarity.

You’ll learn how to:

• Create a simple shutdown ritual that signals your brain work is done
• Use a 5...

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 hel...

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 tool...

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 ...

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 st...

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 t...

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, Them...

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 ...

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 hard...

Hey there—I’m Cara Chace, and this is Ditch the Chaos. If you’re a smart, busy woman who’s done pretending burnout is normal, you’re in the right place. This trailer gives you a taste of what to expect: short, no-fluff episodes that break down the real reason you feel overwhelmed—and how to finally take your time, energy, and calendar back. We’re ditching the productivity lies and building systems that actually work for your life.

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