Cheers to Better Systems | Solopreneur | Productivity | Time Management | Prioritize | Workflows

Hosted by Lucy Reyes | Productivity Coach, Systems Specialist, Christian Entrepreneur

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Aug 2026

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Do you feel constantly pulled between business tasks and real life, only to end the day feeling busy but not accomplished? Are you wishing you had more clarity on what to focus on next? You’ve found the right place! 🤩 This podcast will help you reduce overwhelm, clarify what to work on first, and build simple systems that support sustainable productivity. All rooted in faith and built around your real-life capacity and energy. Heyyy, I’m Lucy! A wife, mom and Christian entrepreneur running an online business while juggling family and everything else life brings. I'm known for keeping things simple, whether that's through Trello, smart workflows, or practical systems that actually work for real life. I’ve tried rigid plans that expected perfect routines and predictable days, while my tasks kept piling up across too many lists. 🥴 Then, I discovered that the path to more time and peace doesn’t come from one-size-fits-all strategies or complicated tech setups. It comes from creating simple systems with flexible rhythms that help you prioritize with ease, stay organized, and follow through consistently . And now I’m here to help you do the same, so you can move through your days with less urgency and more peace, clarity, and accomplishment. If you’re a seasoned solopreneur ready to embrace faith-led productivity, this podcast will help you simplify your systems, clarify your priorities, and make steady progress without the overwhelm. Next Steps: - Join my free community: https://cheerstoproductivity.com/community-invite - Visit my website: http://cheerstoproductivity.com/ - Check Out Taskflow Magic: https://cheerstoproductivity.com/taskflow - Sign up for my free workshop: https://cheerstoproductivity.com/3steps?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=free_workshop&utm_content=main

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August 18, 2026Episode 13213 min

The Scheduling Habit That Protects Solopreneurs When Life Falls Apart | 132

What separates the solopreneurs who stay consistent from the ones who fall behind the second life gets busy? In this episode, I'm sharing the scheduling habit that quietly kept my business running when I unexpectedly had to step away, and why it's less about being ahead and more about having a safety net in place before you ever need it. What You'll Learn: Why batching your content isn't the same thing as actually protecting yourself with it The real reason some people write things in advance but never hit schedule (and why I don't operate that way) How to know if your systems could actually hold things together if you had to step away tomorrow If you've ever assumed pre-scheduling was just a nice-to-have for solopreneurs who are "ahead," this is the episode that's going to change how you think about it completely. – 🔗 FREE Workshop: https://cheerstoproductivity.com/3steps?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=free_workshop&utm_content=ep132 🔗 Ep. 129: What Productivity Really Looks Like in Hard Seasons Send me a text message about this episode! Connect with Lucy: ✨ Join My Free Community : https://cheerstoproductivity.com/community-invite Show Notes : https://cheerstoproductivity.com/podcast/

August 11, 2026Episode 13114 min

How These Simple Systems Helped Me Get Stuff Done After Three Weeks Away | 131

Is it even possible to step away from your business and come back without scrambling to catch up? In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the simple systems that let me get stuff done again within days of an unexpected three week break, and why the groundwork has to happen long before the chaos does. What You'll Learn: The one move I made months before my break that saved me when I needed it most Why waiting until you're in crisis mode to prepare almost always backfires What let me step back in and know exactly where I'd left off, no digging required If you've ever worried about what would happen to your business if life pulled you away for a week, a month, or longer, this is the episode that's going to show you how to build the safety net now. – 🔗 FREE Workshop: https://cheerstoproductivity.com/3steps?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=free_workshop&utm_content=ep131 🔗 Taskflow Magic : https://cheerstoproductivity.com/magic 🔗 Bundle Contributor Hub : https://cheerstoproductivity.com/contributor-hub 🔗 Business Hub HQ : https://cheerstoproductivity.com/bhub 🔗 Watch on YouTube: Why I Picked Trello For Business Over All-In-One Tools 🔗 Ep. 129: What Productivity Really Looks Like in Hard Seasons 🔗 Ep. 130: Business Automations That Kept Everything Running While I Was Gone Send me a text message about this episode! Connect with Lucy: ✨ Join My Free Community : https://cheerstoproductivity.com/community-invite Show Notes : https://cheerstoproductivity.com/podcast/

August 4, 2026Episode 13016 min

Business Automations That Kept Everything Running While I Was Gone | 130

Ever wonder what would happen to your business if you had to step away without any warning? In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the exact automations that kept my business running while I was completely unavailable for weeks, and how you can tell if your business has this kind of foundation too. What You'll Learn: The behind-the-scenes pieces that kept my email list, sales, and community running without me touching a thing Why the systems that saved me weren't built in a moment of crisis, but years before I needed them How to tell what your business actually needs from you every day, and what it doesn't If you've ever wondered whether your business could survive without you for even a week, this is the episode that's going to show you exactly what that looks like in real life. – 🔗 FREE Workshop : https://cheerstoproductivity.com/3steps?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=free_workshop&utm_content=ep130 🔗 Ep. 129: What Productivity Really Looks Like in Hard Seasons 🔗 Hello Audio 7-Day Free Trial: https://cheerstoproductivity.com/helloaudio (affiliate) Send me a text message about this episode! Connect with Lucy: ✨ Join My Free Community : https://cheerstoproductivity.com/community-invite Show Notes : https://cheerstoproductivity.com/podcast/

July 28, 2026Episode 12945 min

What Productivity Really Looks Like in Hard Seasons [My Miscarriage Story] | 129

What happens to your productivity when life hands you something you never saw coming? In this episode, I'm sharing my own story of a blighted ovum and missed miscarriage, and what that season taught me about what it really means to be productive when you're just trying to get through the day. What You'll Learn: What I had to let go of before I could feel like myself again The unexpected thing that ended up being more productive than my to-do list Why this season changed how I'll define productivity from here on out If you've ever felt guilty for slowing down when life throws you something you didn't see coming, this is the episode that's going to give you permission to let go of what productivity is "supposed" to look like. --- 🔗 Join the Free Community : https://cheerstoproductivity.com/community-invite 🔗 Ep. 126: What to Do When You Have No Motivation to Get Stuff Done 🔗 Ep. 125: What Seasons of Life Have to Do With Feeling Unproductive 🔗 Ep. 121: The Productivity Myth That's Making Solopreneurs Feel Like Failures Send me a text message about this episode! Connect with Lucy: ✨ Join My Free Community : https://cheerstoproductivity.com/community-invite Show Notes : https://cheerstoproductivity.com/podcast/

June 30, 2026Episode 12810 min

Build Your Business in Your Spare Time Without Burning Out | 128

Are you using every spare moment to build your business, and quietly running yourself into the ground? In this episode, I'm talking about the productivity trap that sneaks up on solopreneurs who are just trying to make progress, and the three things worth protecting before burnout gets there first. What You'll Learn: The sneaky way burnout catches up with solopreneurs who are doing all the right things What rest actually has to do with long-term productivity (it's not what you think) The one thing most business owners forget to protect when they're building from scratch If you've ever felt like you have to earn your rest, this is the episode that's going to change how you think about building your business. – 🔗 FREE Weekly Reset GPT: https://cheerstoproductivity.com/week?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=free_reset_gpt&utm_content=ep128 Episodes Referenced: Ep. 127: Finding Pockets of Time as a Solopreneur Juggling a Job and Real Life Ep. 58 : Why Rest Is One of the Most Productive Things You Can Do Ep. 10 : How to Recognize Burnout as a Solopreneur and Stop It Before It Hits Send me a text message about this episode! Connect with Lucy: ✨ Join My Free Community : https://cheerstoproductivity.com/community-invite Show Notes : https://cheerstoproductivity.com/podcast/

June 23, 2026Episode 12717 min

Finding Pockets of Time as a Solopreneur Juggling a Job and Real Life | 127

Are there pockets of time hiding in your day as a solopreneur that you haven't even thought to use yet? In this episode, I'm going through 6 spots in your everyday routine where time is already waiting… ones you're probably defaulting to scrolling right now instead. What You'll Learn: Where solopreneurs with packed days are finding pockets of time they didn't know they had The one thing you need to know before you start filling those windows with work How to figure out which pockets of time actually make sense for your life (and ditch the rest) If you've ever said "I just don't have time to work on my business" → this is the episode that's going to change how you see your day. – 🔗 FREE Workshop: https://cheerstoproductivity.com/3steps?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=free_workshop&utm_content=ep127 Episodes Referenced: Ep. 121 : The Productivity Myth That's Making Solopreneurs Feel Like Failures Ep. 126 : What to Do When You Have No Motivation to Get Stuff Done Send me a text message about this episode! Connect with Lucy: ✨ Join My Free Community : https://cheerstoproductivity.com/community-invite Show Notes : https://cheerstoproductivity.com/podcast/

June 16, 2026Episode 12615 min

What to Do When You Have No Motivation to Get Stuff Done | 126

No motivation to get stuff done? You've probably already told yourself to just push through, but what if that's the wrong move? In this episode, I'm going through five reasons why motivation goes missing and what each one is actually asking you to do about it. What You'll Learn: Why the real problem might not be motivation at all (and the honest question to ask yourself first) The missing piece that makes even the simplest task feel impossible to start How to tell the difference between avoidance and something your body is genuinely asking for If you've ever told yourself to just push through and it made things worse, this is the episode that's going to help you figure out what's actually going on. --- 🔗 FREE Workshop : https://cheerstoproductivity.com/3steps?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=free_workshop&utm_content=ep126 Episodes Referenced: Ep. 121 : The Productivity Myth That's Making Solopreneurs Feel Like Failures Ep. 125 : What Seasons of Life Have to Do With Feeling Unproductive Ep. 107 : Why I Stepped Away and What I Learned About Myself as a Solopreneur Send me a text message about this episode! Connect with Lucy: ✨ Join My Free Community : https://cheerstoproductivity.com/community-invite Show Notes : https://cheerstoproductivity.com/podcast/

June 9, 2026Episode 12519 min

What Seasons of Life Have to Do With Feeling Unproductive | 125

Are your systems in place but something still feels completely off? In this episode, I'm breaking down the real reason you're feeling unproductive, and it has nothing to do with time or systems. It has everything to do with your season of life. What You'll Learn: The three types of seasons every solopreneur moves through (and why one of them is sneakier than you think) What your energy, capacity, and schedule are quietly telling you about your current season Why the systems that used to work aren't failing you, and what to do instead If you've ever done everything right and still felt behind, this is the episode that's finally going to explain why. --- 🔗 FREE Weekly Reset GPT : https://cheerstoproductivity.com/week?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=free_reset_gpt&utm_content=ep125 Send me a text message about this episode! Connect with Lucy: ✨ Join My Free Community : https://cheerstoproductivity.com/community-invite Show Notes : https://cheerstoproductivity.com/podcast/

June 2, 2026Episode 12421 min

7 Excuses Keeping You From Simple Systems: The Sneaky Ones (Pt. 2) | 124

Ever catch yourself waiting until your business is "ready" for systems, or until you know exactly which tool is the right one? In this episode, I'm calling out the 4 sneakier excuses that don't even sound like excuses, because they feel responsible, thoughtful, and smart (but are quietly keeping you stuck). What You'll Learn: The "responsible-sounding" excuse that's actually waiting for chaos to hit Why staying in the not-knowing is still a decision (and what it's costing you) The hidden double work you're already doing without realizing it Why the tool isn't actually the system (and what is) One real starting point when you're ready to stop waiting If Pt. 1 had you nodding along, this is the episode that's going to catch you off guard, because these excuses don't even feel like excuses. – 🔗 FREE Workshop : https://cheerstoproductivity.com/3steps?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=free_workshop&utm_content=ep124 🔗 Taskflow Magic : https://cheerstoproductivity.com/magic 🔗 Episode 123 : 7 Excuses Keeping You From Simple Systems: The Obvious Ones (Pt. 1) 🔗 Episode 81 : How to Choose a Project Management Tool (and Use It Daily) Send me a text message about this episode! Connect with Lucy: ✨ Join My Free Community : https://cheerstoproductivity.com/community-invite Show Notes : https://cheerstoproductivity.com/podcast/

May 26, 2026Episode 12318 min

7 Excuses Keeping You From Simple Systems: The Obvious Ones (Pt. 1) | 123

Ever catch yourself saying you don't have time to set up systems, or you don't even know where to start? 🥴 In this episode, I'm calling out the top 3 most common excuses solopreneurs use for why your systems aren't in place yet, and the honest truth behind each one (with a little tough love mixed in). What You'll Learn: The #1 excuse almost every solopreneur uses (and what it actually means) Why "I don't know where to start" is keeping you more stuck than you realize The sneaky reason your systems keep falling to the bottom of your list One simple thing to do this week to spot which excuse is yours A small mindset shift that makes everything else click If you've been quietly waiting for the "right time" to finally build your systems, this is the episode that's going to lovingly call you out (and give you a way forward). – 🔗 FREE Workshop : https://cheerstoproductivity.com/3steps?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=free_workshop&utm_content=ep123 Send me a text message about this episode! Connect with Lucy: ✨ Join My Free Community : https://cheerstoproductivity.com/community-invite Show Notes : https://cheerstoproductivity.com/podcast/