How many times this week have you answered the question “How are you?” with the word busy? It rolls off the tongue so easily — a quick way to sound important, to keep people from looking too closely, or to convince ourselves the chaos must be serving a purpose.
But busy doesn’t tell the truth. It doesn’t say I’m tired. It doesn’t say I’m stretched too thin. It doesn’t admit I’m anxious or I need help. It just says, “Don’t worry, I’ve got this handled.” And that mask comes at a cost.
In this episode, I’m talking about why busyness has become the armor so many of us hide behind, what it costs us as leaders, and how to begin setting it down. You’ll hear practical ways to reclaim presence, build healthier rhythms, and open space for connection — without wearing busy as a badge of honor.