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Mar 2025
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The 4 Mistakes You Are Making With Your ...

Haley Bond - Encouragement Coach, Motivation Mindset Mentor and Teacher
About this episode

Have you ever stared at your never-ending to-do list, feeling completely overwhelmed before you’ve even started? You write down everything—every task, every errand, every little thing you think you need to do—only to feel even more stressed out. And instead of making progress, you end up stuck, frozen, unsure where to even begin. Sound familiar?

Well, you’re not alone. And today, we’re tackling this head-on! We’re breaking down the biggest mistakes you might be making with your to-do list and, more importantly, how to fix them—so you can finally get things done without the stress, without the overwhelm, and with a whole lot more clarity. Let’s dive in!

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xo. Haley

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