Career Contessa

Your Thoughtload Is Sabotaging Your Focus: 3 Ways to Reset

September 15, 2026·34 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Feel busy all day but still behind? It’s not your time—it’s your mental overload.In this episode, Lauren talks with Liane Davey, author of Thoughtload, about how to reduce overwhelm and work more effectively.You’ll learn:Why being busy doesn’t equal being productiveHow to protect your focus and reduce distractionsOne simple shift to get more done this weekShow NotesWeekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Guest Resources:https://lianedavey.com/books/thoughtload/Career Contessa ResourcesBook 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Sponsors:Go to granola.ai/CONTESSA and try Granola on your next call. Ready to make it part of your routine? Go to Timeline.com/CONTESSA20 to shop the full-size Timeline Mitopure Resurfacing Exfoliator and save up to 20% Thanks to today’s sponsor, Ogee: A higher standard for beauty. Go to ogee.com/CONTESSA and use code CONTESSA to get 20% off certified organic makeup that performs like luxury. Or visit Sephora.com, search Ogee, and shop the Crystal Contour Collection today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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