# 387. Why Your To-Do List Is Making You Stressed (And How One Focus Can Fix It)

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Podcast: [Mentoring with Geraldine](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mentoring-with-geraldine-1290288)
Published: 2026-01-26T16:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://mentoringwithgeraldine.com/podcast/
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Duration seconds: 515

## Resource

Ever feel like your to-do list is running you instead of the other way around? Between admin, keeping clients flowing, and just trying to stay sane, it’s easy to get a little scattered. In today’s episode, we explore the simple shift that can help you tackle your biggest goals without losing your marbles. We cover: Why one focus beats a mile-long to-do list any day How to identify your key focus for the year Practical ways to reduce admin load and keep clients ticking over A sweet story about a client coming full circle Let’s stop spinning our wheels and start moving forward with one focus at a time. Work with Geraldine: www.geraldineheadley.com www.instagram.com/mentoringwithgeraldine/

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