Ever feel like there’s just never enough time in the day? You’re juggling client sessions, family responsibilities, and maybe even a little bit of a social life—if you’re lucky. And yet, somehow, taking care of yourself always falls to the bottom of the list. Sound familiar? In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the toxic time messages that keep us stuck in this endless cycle of overwhelm. We’re diving into how these hidden beliefs sneak into our everyday decisions and offer some practical tips to reclaim your time—and your energy.

We’ll be talking about why saying, “I can do it better and faster,” or, “I should spend my time doing X, Y, Z,” might be costing you more than you realize. So, if you’re tired of feeling like time is slipping through your fingers and ready to start putting you back in your schedule, please stick around.

Episode Highlights:

Toxic Time Messages:
- “I can do it better and faster”
- “I can save time by doing it myself”
- “I should be spending my time doing x, y, z”
Time reframes
- "Even if I can do it better, that doesn't mean I should be the one to do it"
- "Saving time now isn't worth the long-term cost to my well-being"
- "I will not let 'shoulds' rob me of time for myself"

Self-Care Experiments:

Delegating a task
Pausing before agreeing to new commitments
Setting aside uninterrupted time for yourself

Resources Mentioned:

Book: Fair Play by Eve Rodsky
Visit our website to get your own copy of our FREE 4 C's Self-Care Assessment: https://www.intentionaltherapist.ca

Connect with Melissa & Karen at Intentional Therapist:
intentional@intentionaltherapist.ca
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmelissatiessen/

Share one of your own self-care experiments via our SpeakPipe page at: https://www.speakpipe.com/intentionaltherapist

Disclaimer: This podcast seeks to be educational in purpose and is not to be used as clinical advice. Please connect with a therapist one-on-one for personalized support.

E2: Treat your time like diamonds, not like sand: How to break free from toxic time messages