The ‘Busy’ Trap—You’re Doing Too Much and Achieving Too Little
The ‘Busy’ Trap—You’re Doing Too Much and Achieving Too Little
Busy But Broke?
How to Shift from
Busy Work to Money Work
Are you “busy” all the time in your business but your bank account tells a different story?
If your to-do list looks like your kid’s Christmas wish list, yet you’re still not seeing the financial results you crave, you’re not alone.
Beautiful overachiever, I’ve been there. Working late nights, sneaking onto the laptop when the baby was FINALLY asleep, doing all the things…..thinking that if I just pushed harder, I’d finally see the results. But sadly, my busyness was stealing time from the people I loved. Sales would grow, but it seemed to never show in the bank.
🚫 Being busy doesn’t mean being productive.
It’s a clever disguise that keeps you stuck in a cycle of doing… while your business stands still.
Here is exactly why being busy kills your profits and how to shift to doing the work that actually moves the needle.
Why We Confuse Busy Work with Productivity
Why “I’m Busy” is a Red Flag
The 3-Step System to Escape the Busy Trap
Busy Work vs. Money Work: Know the Difference
Think about when people told you, “Sleep when the baby sleeps,” and you rebelled with every fiber of your being. Rest felt wrong because you equated doing with being valuable.
This mindset doesn’t just apply to new mums - it shows up in business too. We create these endless lists of “shoulds” because it feels productive. But if your list keeps growing while your income stays the same… that’s the busy trap.
✅ Busy Work:
- Posting endlessly on social media without tracking ROI.
- Sending out brochures just because “that’s what you’re supposed to do.”
- Adding new platforms or tools to your business without a clear strategy.
💸 Money Work:
- Reaching out to warm leads and following up on proposals.
- Focusing on your best revenue streams and doubling down.
- Prioritising tasks that directly lead to more sales or clients.
I’ve lived this reality. I thought being busy was a sign that business was booming. I learned the hard way that when you’re always busy, you’re not making deliberate, strategic decisions about what actually generates income.
👉 Busy keeps you in survival mode.
👉 Productivity moves you toward profit.
1. Audit Your Daily Tasks
Write down everything you do in a typical day. Then ask yourself:
- Delete: What can I stop doing that no one will notice?
- Automate: What can I systemise to save time?
- Delegate: What can I hand off to someone else?
🔎 Pro Tip: Inside my Power Hour system, we call this “DAD” – Delete, Automate, Delegate. It’s a game-changer.
2. Identify Your Money-Making Activities
Look at that task list and highlight anything that directly brings in sales. If it doesn’t contribute to sales, customer experience, or retention - it’s busy work.
✅ Prioritize money work first - before the distractions hit.
3. Schedule Your Sales Activities at the Start of the Day
Sales don’t happen by accident. Block out time early in your day to:
- Follow up with leads.
- Send proposals and invoices.
- Connect with potential collaborators or clients.
Doing this first means that the most important tasks are already done if the rest of your day goes off the rails (because let’s be honest… it will).
Why You’re Stuck and How to Fix It
If you’re busy but broke, it’s because you’re focusing on the wrong things.
If your revenue is low, your focus should be on sales and generating income. If you’ve got a waitlist but no time, your focus needs to be on systemising and delegating to increase capacity.
🎯 Fix the right problem first - and everything changes.
Ready to Stop Being Busy and Start Being Profitable?
If you’re tired of feeling overwhelmed and want a clear, actionable plan to shift from busy to profitable, it’s time to book a Moxie Breakthrough Call.
👉 In just one session, we’ll:
Uncover the REAL reason you’re stuck.
Create a step-by-step action plan to get your time back.
Identify your next move to increase profits without burning out.
🔗 Book Your Moxie Breakthrough Call Now!
Final Thoughts:
It’s Time to Shift
Busy might feel good in the moment, but it’s robbing you of time, money, and sanity. Stop filling your day with tasks that don’t matter. Prioritise the things that drive revenue and give yourself permission to let go of the rest.
👉 Ready to stop being busy and start making bank? Book your Moxie Breakthrough Call today and let’s make it happen.
Busy But Broke? How to Shift from Busy Work
to Money Work
Are you “busy” all the time in your business but your bank account tells a different story?
If your to-do list looks like your kid’s Christmas wish list, yet you’re still not seeing the financial results you crave, you’re not alone.
Beautiful overachiever, I’ve been there. Working late nights, sneaking onto the laptop when the baby was FINALLY asleep, doing all the things…..thinking that if I just pushed harder, I’d finally see the results. But sadly, my busyness was stealing time from the people I loved. Sales would grow, but it seemed to never show in the bank.
🚫 Being busy doesn’t mean being productive.
It’s a clever disguise that keeps you stuck in a cycle of doing… while your business stands still.
Here is exactly why being busy kills your profits and how to shift to doing the work that actually moves the needle.
Why We Confuse Busy Work with Productivity
Think about when people told you, “Sleep when the baby sleeps,” and you rebelled with every fiber of your being. Rest felt wrong because you equated doing with being valuable.
This mindset doesn’t just apply to new mums - it shows up in business too. We create these endless lists of “shoulds” because it feels productive. But if your list keeps growing while your income stays the same… that’s the busy trap.
Busy Work vs. Money Work: Know the Difference
✅ Busy Work:
- Posting endlessly on social media without tracking ROI.
- Sending out brochures just because “that’s what you’re supposed to do.”
- Adding new platforms or tools to your business without a clear strategy.
💸 Money Work:
- Reaching out to warm leads and following up on proposals.
- Focusing on your best revenue streams and doubling down.
- Prioritising tasks that directly lead to more sales or clients.
Why “I’m Busy” is a Red Flag
When someone tells me, “I’m busy,” I know exactly what’s happening. It’s a dead giveaway that they don’t know their priorities.
I’ve lived this reality. I thought being busy was a sign that business was booming. I learned the hard way that when you’re always busy, you’re not making deliberate, strategic decisions about what actually generates income.
👉 Busy keeps you in survival mode.
👉 Productivity moves you toward profit.
The 3-Step System to Escape the Busy Trap
1. Audit Your Daily Tasks
Write down everything you do in a typical day. Then ask yourself:
- Delete: What can I stop doing that no one will notice?
- Automate: What can I systemise to save time?
- Delegate: What can I hand off to someone else?
🔎 Pro Tip: Inside my Power Hour system, we call this “DAD” – Delete, Automate, Delegate. It’s a game-changer.
2. Identify Your Money-Making Activities
Look at that task list and highlight anything that directly brings in sales. If it doesn’t contribute to sales, customer experience, or retention - it’s busy work.
✅ Prioritize money work first - before the distractions hit.
3. Schedule Your Sales Activities at the Start of the Day
Sales don’t happen by accident. Block out time early in your day to:
- Follow up with leads.
- Send proposals and invoices.
- Connect with potential collaborators or clients.
Doing this first means that the most important tasks are already done if the rest of your day goes off the rails (because let’s be honest… it will).
Why You’re Stuck and How to Fix It
If your revenue is low, your focus should be on sales and generating income. If you’ve got a waitlist but no time, your focus needs to be on systemising and delegating to increase capacity.
🎯 Fix the right problem first - and everything changes.
Ready to Stop Being Busy and Start Being Profitable?
👉 In just one session, we’ll:
- Uncover the REAL reason you’re stuck.
- Create a step-by-step action plan to get your time back.
- Identify your next move to increase profits without burning out.
🔗 Book Your Moxie Breakthrough Call Now!
Final Thoughts: It’s Time to Shift
👉 Ready to stop being busy and start making bank? Book your Moxie Breakthrough Call today and let’s make it happen.
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is a business owner who has gone from overwhelmed and overbooked to successfully running a business AND being a great mum and wife.
Through years of trial and error and PLENTY of mistakes, she’s learned how to create powerful frameworks that help businesses run sustainably, giving back time and energy to their owners.
Now, she brings her knowledge to other female and mum entrepreneurs so they too can have a business that works perfectly with their life!
