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Ditch the Chaos: The Productivity Rebellion
Cara Chace
25 episodes
6 days ago
Freebies Don’t Work: How I’m Building a High-Intent Email List You’re doing what all the experts say—create a freebie, grow your list, start selling. But the subscribers you attract with lead magnets? They’re not opening your emails. They’re not buying. And they don’t even remember who you are. In this episode of Ditch the Chaos, I’m breaking down why I stopped offering freebies to grow my email list—and what I do instead to attract subscribers who actually want to hear from me. You’ll learn:...
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Self-Improvement
Education,
Health & Fitness,
Mental Health
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Freebies Don’t Work: How I’m Building a High-Intent Email List You’re doing what all the experts say—create a freebie, grow your list, start selling. But the subscribers you attract with lead magnets? They’re not opening your emails. They’re not buying. And they don’t even remember who you are. In this episode of Ditch the Chaos, I’m breaking down why I stopped offering freebies to grow my email list—and what I do instead to attract subscribers who actually want to hear from me. You’ll learn:...
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Self-Improvement
Education,
Health & Fitness,
Mental Health
Episodes (20/25)
Ditch the Chaos: The Productivity Rebellion
How to Grow an Email List Without Freebies
Freebies Don’t Work: How I’m Building a High-Intent Email List You’re doing what all the experts say—create a freebie, grow your list, start selling. But the subscribers you attract with lead magnets? They’re not opening your emails. They’re not buying. And they don’t even remember who you are. In this episode of Ditch the Chaos, I’m breaking down why I stopped offering freebies to grow my email list—and what I do instead to attract subscribers who actually want to hear from me. You’ll learn:...
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6 days ago
10 minutes

Ditch the Chaos: The Productivity Rebellion
Work From Home Productivity Tips: Time Management That Works
If “working from home” looks like answering emails with one hand while damp Cheerios get mushed on your desk by a toddler or the delivery guy rings the doorbell instead of just leaving your package, you’re not alone. Staying productive while working from home is an art and skill that’s essential in today’s working world. In this episode of Ditch the Chaos, we’re breaking down 9 Ways to Stay Productive While Working From Home—real Productivity & Time Management moves that protect your focu...
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1 week ago
19 minutes

Ditch the Chaos: The Productivity Rebellion
Clear Your To-Do List: Rest and Recharge Over the Holidays
You’re heading into the holidays with a mile-long to-do list, telling yourself you’ll “just check emails” or finish a few projects from the couch. But that’s not rest—it’s relocation of your office. No wonder you never feel recharged. In this episode of Ditch the Chaos, we’re breaking down how to clear your to-do list before vacation so you can actually unplug, recharge, and enjoy your time away—whether it’s the holiday season or your next summer getaway. You’ll learn: Why prepping promotions...
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2 weeks ago
6 minutes

Ditch the Chaos: The Productivity Rebellion
Top Introvert Conference Tips for Avoiding Burnout
You’re doing the conference thing—squeezing in sessions, smiling through small talk, and praying you don’t have to shout over a DJ just to connect with someone. If you’re an introvert, it can feel like your entire nervous system is on high alert. In this episode of Ditch the Chaos, we’re breaking down introvert conference tips that actually work. This isn’t about pushing through—it's about protecting your energy at events, reducing burnout, and building intentional connections that matter. Yo...
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3 weeks ago
7 minutes

Ditch the Chaos: The Productivity Rebellion
Stuck in Survival Mode? Try a Nervous System Reset
You’re powering through another day fueled by coffee and sheer willpower—and wondering why you’re still wound tight by bedtime. No matter how much you “get done,” your brain won’t switch off. In this episode of Ditch the Chaos, we’re breaking down how a nervous system reset calms stress, reduces overwhelm, and restores focus—without retreats, complicated routines, or another planner. You’ll learn: What it really means to reset your nervous systemEveryday signs of an overstimulated nervous sys...
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1 month ago
7 minutes

Ditch the Chaos: The Productivity Rebellion
Time Management Strategies That Actually Work—Why Batching Beats Blocking
You start your day with a color-coded calendar—and end it wondering why the whole thing fell apart by lunch. Meetings run long, kids need you, and suddenly your perfectly blocked schedule looks like a Jenga tower. In this episode of Ditch the Chaos, we’re breaking down simple time management tips that actually work—specifically, why task batching beats time blocking for busy women who need systems that flex with real life. You’ll learn: Why time blocking collapses under the chaos of real life...
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1 month ago
9 minutes

Ditch the Chaos: The Productivity Rebellion
Constantly Distracted? Here’s Why Focus Feels So Hard Right Now
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 nervous system on overload. You’ll learn: What content fatigue...
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1 month ago
8 minutes

Ditch the Chaos: The Productivity Rebellion
Weekly Planning That Sticks: A System That Survives Real Life
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 curveballs. Whether your calendar explodes by midweek or you just can’...
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1 month ago
8 minutes

Ditch the Chaos: The Productivity Rebellion
Q+A: Fall Time Management: Manage School, Sports & Holidays
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 about learning to simplify your week and set up rhythms that supp...
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2 months ago
7 minutes

Ditch the Chaos: The Productivity Rebellion
The Messy Middle: Stay Grounded Through Life Transitions
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 identity limbo, this episode gives you the reset you need to keep m...
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2 months ago
6 minutes

Ditch the Chaos: The Productivity Rebellion
Seasonal Planning for Business Without Burnout
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 syncing with the weather. It’s about syncing your strategy wit...
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2 months ago
14 minutes

Ditch the Chaos: The Productivity Rebellion
Clear Mental Clutter Fast: The Brain Dump That Actually Helps
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 learn: Why mental clutter—not time—is what’s draining your e...
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2 months ago
6 minutes

Ditch the Chaos: The Productivity Rebellion
From Burnout to Clarity: The Pivot That Finally Stuck
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 a system that no longer fit my life. This isn’t a rebrand—it’...
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3 months ago
7 minutes

Ditch the Chaos: The Productivity Rebellion
10 Anti-Hustle Habits to Reduce Mental Load (and Burnout)
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 stop the burnout spiral before it starts. In this episode, you’...
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3 months ago
6 minutes

Ditch the Chaos: The Productivity Rebellion
Overwhelm Isn’t a Time Problem—It’s Mental Clutter
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 doesn’t rely on perfect circumstances. In this episode, you’ll le...
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3 months ago
5 minutes

Ditch the Chaos: The Productivity Rebellion
Evening Reset: How to Switch Off Work and Reclaim Your Brain
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 doneUse a 5-minute brain-dump to clear lingering mental clutterSet real-wor...
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3 months ago
6 minutes

Ditch the Chaos: The Productivity Rebellion
When Productivity Feels Like Pressure: Time Management Without Burnout
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 performin...
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3 months ago
8 minutes

Ditch the Chaos: The Productivity Rebellion
How to Quit Instagram Without Tanking Your Business (Part 3)
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 som...
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4 months ago
8 minutes

Ditch the Chaos: The Productivity Rebellion
Back to Instagram, On My Terms: What Changed After 2 Months Off (Part 2)
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 p...
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4 months ago
7 minutes

Ditch the Chaos: The Productivity Rebellion
What 2 Months Off Instagram Taught Me (Part 1)
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 m...
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4 months ago
7 minutes

Ditch the Chaos: The Productivity Rebellion
Freebies Don’t Work: How I’m Building a High-Intent Email List You’re doing what all the experts say—create a freebie, grow your list, start selling. But the subscribers you attract with lead magnets? They’re not opening your emails. They’re not buying. And they don’t even remember who you are. In this episode of Ditch the Chaos, I’m breaking down why I stopped offering freebies to grow my email list—and what I do instead to attract subscribers who actually want to hear from me. You’ll learn:...