Ditch the Overwhelm: How to Get More Done without the Stress with Risa Williams (Ep 244)
About the episode
Struggling to keep up without burning out? In this episode, Deanna chats with time management expert Risa Williams about breaking free from toxic productivity, spotting burnout before it hits, and using simple strategies to get more done—without the stress. If you’re ready to work smarter, not harder, tune in for game-changing tips to boost balance and productivity!
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Connect with Risa Williams
In this episode of the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast, host, Deanna Yates, interviews Risa Williams, a licensed therapist, time management expert, and award-winning author of Get Stuff Done Without the Stress. They dive into the secrets of simplifying success and staying motivated, discussing how to avoid toxic productivity and prevent burnout. Risa shares her expert strategies for managing stress, setting realistic goals, and tracking progress in a way that fosters motivation rather than overwhelm.
Throughout the conversation, Risa and Deanna explore practical techniques like using a “stress ruler,” bullet journaling for accountability, and celebrating small wins to stay on track. Whether you're a busy mom, a professional juggling multiple responsibilities, or someone looking for a more balanced approach to productivity, this episode offers actionable insights to help you get things done with less stress and more ease.
Key Takeaways:
1. The key differences between healthy and toxic productivity
2. How to recognize and prevent burnout before it starts
3. Practical tools for tracking progress and staying motivated
4. Why celebrating small achievements leads to greater success
5. Simple strategies to reduce stress while still getting things done
About Risa Williams:
Risa Williams is a licensed therapist, a time management expert and an award-winning book author. Her five self-help books include: Get Stuff Done Without the Stress (Mango Books), The Procrastination Playbook, The Ultimate Anxiety Toolkit, The Ultimate Time Management Toolkit and The Ultimate Self-Esteem Toolkit (JKP Books). She's also the host of The Motivation Mindset Podcast (Apple, Spotify). Risa has been featured in Forbes Magazine, HuffPost, Wired Magazine, Bustle, Psych Today, Very Well Mind, Therapist Magazine, Women's World, Parade and Business Insider. She's also a busy mom of two, a screenwriter, and a university professor. Follow her at @risawilliamstherapy.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:23 Meet Risa Williams
00:39 Risa's New Book and Background
02:27 The Importance of Managing Stress
06:10 Recognizing and Preventing Burnout
12:07 Healthy vs. Toxic Productivity
16:02 Feeling Accomplished and Tracking Progress
24:22 Practical Tips for Overwhelmed Moms
26:19 Where to Find Risa and Her Book
27:12 Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts
Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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About Deanna Yates
Based in San Diego, CA, Deanna helps high-achieving moms clear the clutter from their homes and lives.
Through coaching, courses, summits, and her top-ranked Wannabe Clutter Free podcast, she supports modern women in building organized, peaceful homes where they can thrive.
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