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Overthinking It is a podcast for creative, curious people who can’t be stopped. If you’re tired of chasing perfection and just want to do your best — you’re in the right place! Welcome to the club. Anna Seirian & MJ Mayes are two 30-something cofounders on a mission to rebrand productivity to feel less 🥵💪📈🔥 and more 😌💅☁️⭐️ A podcast by @spacetimeproductivity, hosted by @annaseirian & @marisajo

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    • Apr 29, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
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    • 39 EPISODES


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    Our brutally honest review of the Bare Minimum Artist's Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 47:37


    In this episode of the Internet People podcast, cohosts Anna and MJ give their final review of the Bare Minimum Artist's Way — what surprised us, what changed in our business, and what's next!Links referenced in the episode:The Overthinker's Guide to Getting StartedHow to do the Bare Min Artist's Way — Substack articleMJ's vlog!Internet People is a podcast for creatives, artists, and entrepreneurs who are smart, self-aware, and chronically online. Every week, we serve up recs, rabbit holes, and deep dives to help you fuel your creative process and navigate the mindf*ck of being a creative person in the digital age.

    Not you trying to plan everyyy detail before you even start [Bare Minimum Artist's Way: Week 12]

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 49:18


    In this episode of the Internet People podcast, cohosts Anna and MJ discuss:

    Not you refusing to give a f*ck about your inner artist [Bare Minimum Artist's Way: Week 11]

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 55:11


    In this episode of the Internet People podcast, cohosts Anna and MJ discuss:

    Not you defending your creative limitations [Bare Minimum Artist's Way: Week 10]

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 53:22


    In this episode of the Internet People podcast, cohosts Anna and MJ discuss:

    Not you being too scared to keep trying [Bare Minimum Artist's Way: Week 9]

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 56:00


    In this episode of the Internet People podcast, cohosts Anna and MJ discuss:

    Not you letting your past be the reason you're still stuck [Bare Minimum Artist's Way: Week 8]

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 48:24


    In this episode of the Internet People podcast, cohosts Anna and MJ discuss:

    Not you being a jealous b*tch instead of putting yourself out there [Bare Minimum Artist's Way: Week 7]

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 54:43


    In this episode of the Internet People podcast, cohosts Anna and MJ discuss:

    Not you making everything harder than it needs to be [Bare Minimum Artist's Way: Week 6]

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 51:35


    In this episode of the Internet People podcast, cohosts Anna and MJ discuss:

    Not you people-pleasing instead of actually doing what you want [Bare Minimum Artist's Way: Week 5]

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 49:00


    In this episode of the Internet People podcast, cohosts Anna and MJ discuss:

    Not you pretending that everything is fine [Bare Minimum Artist's Way: Week 4]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 43:43


    In this episode of the Internet People podcast, cohosts Anna and MJ discuss:

    Not you trying to micromanage the creative process [Bare Minimum Artist's Way: Week 3]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 47:18


    In this episode of the Internet People podcast, cohosts Anna and MJ discuss:

    Stop looking for approval from the wrong people [Bare Minimum Artist's Way: Week 2]

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 51:18


    In week 2 of the Bare Minimum Artist's Way, cohosts Anna and MJ discuss:

    Not you judging people instead of actually making things

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 48:25


    In this episode of the Internet People podcast, cohosts Anna and MJ discuss:

    How to do the Bare Minimum Artist's Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 30:14


    In this episode of the Internet People podcast, cohosts Anna and MJ discuss:

    Advice for disgruntled Internet creators in 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 52:29


    In this episode of the Internet People podcast, cohosts Anna and MJ discuss:

    10 Productivity Hacks for Your ADHD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 57:46


    In this episode of the Internet People podcast, cohosts Anna and MJ discuss:

    Brain rot & how to get the f*ck off your phone

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 51:54


    In this episode of the Internet People podcast, cohosts Anna and MJ discuss:

    How to quiet your overthinking and trust your creative instincts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 48:03


    In this episode of the Internet People podcast, cohosts Anna and MJ discuss:

    The convo about niches & personal branding you weren't supposed to hear

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 14:35


    This episode was clipped from a ~very candid~ conversation by cohosts Anna and MJ when discussing, well, what their next podcast episode was going to be. We discuss:

    4 Things We Learned the Hard Way as ADHD Entrepreneurs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 55:45


    In this episode of the Internet People podcast, cohosts Anna and MJ discuss:

    When Delulu is Not the Solulu: The Trap of “Future You”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 48:40


    In this episode of the Internet People podcast, join cohosts Anna and MJ as they discuss:

    Bare Minimum Behavior: How to Get Things Done When You're a Burned Out B*tch

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 41:18


    Unsexy Smartphones, Life-Changing Books, and Social Media Mental Blocks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 48:10


    Portfolio Careers, Toxic Girlbosses, and Sh*tty First Drafts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 34:20


    Woman with ADHD Builds a Habit

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 8:27


    In this episode Anna discusses how habit formation with ADHD is… complicated??! But fully possible!!! Plus:

    Creative People Need Time to Sit Around and Do Nothing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 7:17


    In this episode, MJ gets real about her old habit of revenge bedtime procrastination — staying up late to make up for lost free time during the day. She dives into what this habit was really a symptom of, how it's tied to creativity, and what you can do to break the cycle New audio class: The Perfectionist's Guide to Taking Action on Creative Ideas

    The Liminal Space Between Dreaming and Doing!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 4:44


    In this episode, Anna shares one of her biggest fears — what if I'm just an ideas person who will never amount to anything because I have zero follow through?? Even though enthusiasm for a new idea can feel so invigorating in the beginning, what do we do when perfectionism, fear of failure, and self-doubt enter the chat and completely ruin the vibe? Anna describes a familiar thought loop that kept her stuck for most of her life, and describes why we created The Perfectionist's Guide to Taking Action on Creative Ideas, a 2-hour audio class that tackles perfectionism head-on with practical strategies and mindset shifts. It's designed to help you finally bring your ideas to life and is intentionally structured to be easy to use and implement Get the class for $33 here! Links: ⁠⁠⁠Join Internet People⁠⁠⁠, our newsletter Learn more about our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Virtual Coworking Club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to support us as we grow? ⁠⁠⁠Become a friend of the pod

    Bonus: Stop Letting Your Best Ideas Die In Your Notes App

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 12:07


    In this bonus episode, preview our new audio class (!!!!) ⭐️ The Perfectionist's Guide to Taking Action on Creative Ideas ⭐️ In just 2 hours of audio coaching (bc who has the attention span for video courses??), we explore: 10 ways you might not realize perfectionism is holding you back 3 foundational mindset shifts that will transform the way you think about creative work 5 easy strategies that will actually help you begin taking creative action We're absolutely thrilled to get this class into your hands. We've built the whole thing in Notion so it's super cute, interactive, and easy to keep using when you need a pep talk to fuel your creativity (and quiet the overthinking!)

    Bonus: 10 Life Hacks That Make Life More Fun & Easy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 42:47


    Surprise! We're back (and together!!) on this Season 1 Bonus Episode. We'll be back in a few weeks for season 2, but we're coming to you this first dual episode to share 10 life hacks that we use to make our lives more fun and easy. ⁠⁠⁠Join Internet People⁠⁠⁠, our newsletter Learn more about our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Virtual Coworking Club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to support us as we grow? ⁠⁠⁠Become a friend of the pod

    10. The Mindf*ck of Going From Corporate to Self-Employment

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 26:11


    In the season 1 finale, MJ: Reveals 10 things nobody's telling you about becoming self-employed Pulls back the curtain on mistakes she made (so you don't have to) Gives you practical tips and pep talks on how to make self-employed life feel easier Read the blog version of this episode ⁠⁠Join Internet People⁠⁠, our newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠Try Sunsama for 30 days⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Virtual Coworking Club⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to support us as we grow? ⁠⁠Become a friend of the pod

    9. How to Get Out of Your Own Way Using Flow State Formula

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 16:21


    In this episode, Anna shares The four step process that helps you do your dishes and chase your dreams How to stop fighting with resistance and start taking action Finding the sweet spot between too-easy and too-hard that leads to flow state Get the free Flow State Formula ⁠Join Internet People⁠, our newsletter ⁠⁠⁠Try Sunsama for 30 days⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about our ⁠⁠⁠Virtual Coworking Club⁠⁠⁠ Want to support us as we grow? ⁠Become a friend of the pod

    8. How to Stop Daydreaming and Actually Bring Your Creative Ideas to Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 23:26


    In this episode, MJ shares The one activity that she thinks every creative person should do How to make progress toward the creative work life you want The unexpected creative practice that brings us the most opportunities 4 mental roadblocks that keep you dreaming about “one day” Want a closer look at our newsletter? Join Internet People ⁠⁠Try Sunsama for 30 days⁠⁠ Learn more about our ⁠⁠Virtual Coworking Club⁠⁠ Want to support us as we grow? Become a friend of the pod

    How to Get the F*** Off Your Phone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 14:56


    In this episode, Anna explores: Comfort Scrolls, Doom Scrolls and how overstimulation affects us Why digital detoxes don't work How to develop a personalized Tech Rest routine ⁠Try Sunsama for 30 days⁠ Read Anna's blog on Tech Rest Sign up to receive the ⁠Internet People Newsletter⁠ Learn more about our ⁠Virtual Coworking Club⁠ Overthinking It is a podcast for creative, curious people who are tired of chasing perfection and just want to do their best — welcome to the club! Anna Seirian & MJ Mayes are two 30-something cofounders on a mission to rebrand productivity and achievement to feel less

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    3 Mental Blocks Preventing You From Taking Action on Your Creative Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 14:56


    In this episode, MJ: Pulls back the curtain on the challenges of being a full-time creative Explains why your perfect plans never come to fruition Gives the advice she wishes she would've heard sooner about taking action on creative ideas Try Sunsama for 30 days Sign up to receive the Internet People Newsletter Learn more about our Virtual Coworking Club Overthinking It is a podcast for creative, curious people who are tired of chasing perfection and just want to do their best — welcome to the club! Anna Seirian & MJ Mayes are two 30-something cofounders on a mission to rebrand productivity and achievement to feel less

    ADHD Life Hack: Toddler Treatment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 9:17


    In this episode, Anna shares a strategy that: Changed her relationship with ADHD and executive dysfunction Shifted her perspective on the idea of past, present, and future you Can help you feel a greater sense of joy and connection with yourself Overthinking It is a podcast for creative, curious people who are tired of chasing perfection and just want to do their best — welcome to the club! Anna Seirian & MJ Mayes are two 30-something cofounders on a mission to rebrand productivity to feel less

    The Best Analog Activity for Overstimulated Creatives

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 16:09


    In this episode, MJ covers Why it's so important to give your brain more time to roam The easy screen-free activity that all creatives will benefit from Two simple, practical ways of incorporating Tech Rest to your very digital life Related blog: I'm Spending Too Much Time on Social Media: Practical Strategies for Your Scrolling Problem Overthinking It is a podcast for creative, curious people who can't be stopped. If you're tired of chasing perfection and just want to do your best — you're in the right place! Welcome to the club. Anna Seirian & MJ Mayes are two 30-something cofounders on a mission to rebrand productivity to feel less

    Overcoming Task Resistance Using the SAFE Method

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 13:14


    In this episode, Anna gets into Why motivation matters way less than you think when it comes to getting things done Why Eating the Frog is bad productivity advice An introduction to our SAFE Method Links mentioned in this episode: Why Is It So Hard to Keep My House Clean Stop Forcing it. Use the SAFE Method Instead Grab your free Microjournal Overthinking It is a podcast for creative, curious people who can't be stopped. If you're tired of chasing perfection and just want to do your best — you're in the right place! Welcome to the club. Anna Seirian & MJ Mayes are two 30-something cofounders on a mission to rebrand productivity to feel less

    The Official Guide to Bare Minimum Monday

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 13:09


    In MJ's first episode, she covers: The official story of Bare Minimum Monday How to do a bare minimum day any (or every) day of the week Why you shouldn't feel guilty for doing the bare minimum Overthinking It is a podcast for creative, curious people who can't be stopped. If you're tired of chasing perfection and just want to do your best — you're in the right place! Welcome to the club. Anna Seirian & MJ Mayes are two 30-something cofounders on a mission to rebrand productivity to feel less

    Why You're Unmotivated (and Why It's Not Your Fault)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 14:01


    In our inaugural episode, cofounder Anna Seirian discusses: A motivation problem that turned out to be overstimulation

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