How to Make Productivity Personal

What if the reason productivity advice hasn’t worked for you… is because it was never designed for your life in the first place? Well my guest this week, Chelsey Newmyer helps high-achieving women redefine success so it feels real, sustainable, and personal by blending practical productivity strategies with astrology. She is a time management and productivity coach who works with clients to give themselves permission to stop forcing systems that were never designed for their energy in the first place. In this insightful and refreshing conversation, Arivee sits down with productivity coach and behavioral science expert Chelsey to challenge the traditional narratives around productivity, routines, and success. Together, they unpack the unrealistic expectations many women carry—like the pressure to wake up at 5:00 AM, maintain the same energy every day, and follow rigid routines that often ignore real life. Chelsey shares the story behind starting her business during the pandemic after realizing that most productivity advice—especially the kind written for corporate executives with support staff—simply didn’t reflect the realities of women managing careers, families, and personal goals. Her work centers on a powerful idea: productivity must be personal. Throughout the conversation, Arivee and Chelsey explore how factors like hormones, energy cycles, life seasons, and even tools like astrology and human design can help people build routines that actually support their lives instead of making them feel like they’re failing. This episode moves beyond hustle culture and rigid systems. It’s about learning to work with your natural rhythms, redefining discipline, and designing a life where productivity supports well-being rather than sacrificing it. You’ll learn: ● The biggest myth we’ve been told about productivity—and why it sets so many people up to feel like they’re failing ● Why women cannot (and should not) expect to perform at the same level every day ● How seasons of life, energy cycles, and responsibilities shape our productivity ● Why morning routines should be built around intention—not imitation ● The “Good, Better, Best” framework for creating routines that stay flexible and realistic ● How tools like astrology, human design, and behavioral science can help personalize productivity This episode is especially for high-achieving women who feel overwhelmed by productivity advice that doesn’t match their reality. If you’ve ever thought, “Why can everyone else seem to follow these routines except me?” this conversation will remind you that nothing is wrong with you—the system simply needs to work for you. Because productivity isn’t about forcing yourself into someone else’s routine. It’s about creating rhythms that support your energy, your goals, and your life. ✨ Show Notes: CONNECT WITH CHELSEY Instagram:   / chelseyncoaching   Website: https://chelseynewmyer.com/ Podcast: https://the-cosmic-productivity.capti... GET ARIVEE’S BOOK: Your Time To Rise: Unlearn Limiting Beliefs, Unlock Your Power, Unleash Your Truest Self https://www.amazon.com/Your-Time-Rise... GET A SIGNED COPY AT H.O.L.A. BOOKS: https://www.hola-books.com/products/y... Grab your FREE Boundary Toolkit: 3 Proven Strategies to Reclaim Your Time, Boost Your Energy and Feel in Control in just 7 Days. Click here to get it now. Grab more FREE resources and learn more about Arivee’s coaching programs: https://www.ariveevargas.com/ Instagram: @ariveevargas LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ariveevargas/