Clutterbug Podcast #308

Your Worth Isn’t Productivity: Burnout, Boundaries, and the Good-Enough (Amazing) Life

Release Date: January 12, 2026
Host: Cassandra Aarssen (Cas)
Guest: Anna Priz (a.k.a. “Manifesting Lady”)

Episode Overview

In this uplifting and authentic episode, Cassandra Aarssen (Cas) interviews internet personality and manifesting advocate Anna Priz. Together, they dive deep into why your intrinsic value is not defined by your productivity, sharing real-life experiences with burnout, setting boundaries, and letting “good enough” be amazing. Their relatable conversation is packed with practical tips, tough love, and genuine laughter—aimed especially at perfectionists, those struggling with ADHD, or anyone caught up in the pressure to “do more”.

Key Topics & Insights

1. Permission to Show Up Imperfectly (00:00–04:00)

• Cas gives listeners a “permission slip” not just to listen, but to take physical action (like cleaning behind the toilet)—no pressure, just small steps toward a better life.
• Anna Priz is introduced as an influencer known for her “manifesting” videos, often filmed barefoot, outdoors, with a broken vacuum or toilet as props.

“You’re not lazy, you’re tired. You’re not behind on everything. You’re here and it’s now. And that’s all we’ve got.”
—Anna Priz, 00:39

2. Anna’s Journey: Burnout to Boundaries to Becoming “the Manifesting Lady” (06:01–13:14)

• Anna shares how the pandemic forced a halt to her 14-year event planning career, prompting deep personal “unlearning” and time for self-discovery.
• She experimented with social media, eventually finding her voice and a community online.

“I’ve created an entire life online for myself to give myself this advice…I need this encouragement to continue to choose me every day.”
—Anna Priz, 08:37

• Cas identifies with the “battle” of wanting to do everything and also do nothing—accepting that neither extreme is sustainable.

3. Redefining Worth: Productivity ≠ Value (13:14–17:23)

• Anna reflects on her biggest “unlearning”: that her value isn’t tied to what she produces or achieves.
• Both hosts discuss societal and family pressures to hustle and be productive.

“My value isn’t my productivity. They are not connected.”
—Anna Priz, 13:16

• Anna recognizes the “all or nothing” mentality and gives herself—and listeners—permission to opt out of obligations, even family ones, when they aren’t serving well-being.

“We don’t have to do stuff we don’t want to do…My whole life fell apart, and I survived. It’s possible.”
—Anna Priz, 14:58 & 16:31

4. Baby Steps & “Doing It Shitty” (19:25–29:11)

• Cas and Anna bond over their shared acceptance of imperfection, especially in cleaning and organizing.
• Cas describes building a business on “doing things shitty”—advocating for progress over perfection.
• Anna affirms that “okay is good enough” and shares her husband’s influence on letting go of perfectionism.

“I have this thing I say that it doesn’t have to be back-breaking to be valid.”
—Anna Priz, 20:40

• Both share practical tips:
  • Clean one thing (even just the toilet) instead of the whole house.
  • Celebrate any progress—baby steps are still steps.

5. Oversharing, Boundaries & Life Online (29:15–34:15)

• Both women discuss oversharing online, their comfort zones, and the challenges of setting boundaries—especially when others interpret boundaries as rejection.
• Anna purposefully only shares her inner world, not personal details about her family or background.

“I’m only sharing the deepest, darkest parts of myself, but I’m not sharing the details of my life.”
—Anna Priz, 30:00

• Cas describes family fallout from her online honesty, learning to accept not everyone will like her.

6. Choosing Joyful Busyness & Community (34:15–38:26)

• Cas playfully calls out Anna for having many projects despite advocating for “less”—but Anna clarifies she’s chosen the “right” things.
• Anna shares how her live shows, trips, and content creation are energizing, not draining, because they align with her values and boundaries.
• On hosted vacations and live events, Anna has fostered a supportive, like-minded community—creating collective permission for rest and choosing what feels right.

“I’ve stopped doing the things I don’t want to do…They’re all things I want to be doing.”
—Anna Priz, 34:29

7. Manifesting: The Real, “Shitty” Way (38:26–41:10)

• Anna and Cas discuss “manifesting,” debunking the pressure to do it “correctly.”
• Anna describes her style as simply “saying it out loud and then it happens”—whether it’s proper or not.

“Have you tried manifesting shittier?…Have you tried going outside barefoot and just shouting about it? Because it can’t hurt.”
—Anna Priz, 39:40

• Both agree: the magic is in embracing imperfection, not hyper-control.

8. Organizing for Your Brain, Not Pinterest (41:27–44:55)

• Cas diagnoses Anna as a “Butterfly” organizer: visual, out-of-sight-out-of-mind, not a detail stickler.
• Emphasizes working with your natural tendencies, not fighting them.
• Tips for “Butterflies”:
  • Use open shelving and big labels
  • Stop using fridge drawers if food goes bad there
  • Throw out nonessential items instead of agonizing over where they “should” go

“When you embrace how your brain naturally [works] and you adapt your home… it can actually stay tidy.”
—Cassandra Aarssen, 43:06

9. Listener Questions & Wrap-Up (51:12–59:22)

Notable Listener Calls:

• Star from Louisiana: Talks about the continuing journey of decluttering and honoring who she is now, not her “intentional self”. (53:26)
• Becky from the UK: Asks about mixing “Butterfly” and “Ladybug” organizing styles in a new, chaotic home. Cas recommends zones and big-labeled containers to bridge visual/hiding tensions. (53:51)
• Jess from Kentucky: Shares how “doing it shitty” broke her perfectionism paralysis and helped her get things done. (58:15)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “You’re here and it’s now. And that’s all we’ve got.” —Anna Priz (00:38)
• “I want to do nothing…while also doing all the things.” —Cassandra Aarssen (09:43)
• “If you did one thing, that’s better than no things.” —Anna Priz (18:03)
• “Mistakes are our friends.” —Anna Priz (26:14)
• “Doing it bad. Doing it bad.” —Anna Priz (29:13)
• “I have a daily show—‘Permission Slip with Anna Priz’…every day there’s a theme, it’s about five to ten minutes, permission to just be yourself.” —Anna Priz (46:49)

Actionable Tips

• Take one small, non-emotional decluttering action—start with the bathroom.
• Set boundaries: It’s okay (even beneficial) to opt out of obligations that drain you.
• Redefine progress: “Doing it shitty” is better than endlessly waiting for perfect.
• Organize for who you really are—not who you wish you were.
• Recognize that your worth is not tied to your to-do list or output.
• Celebrate all wins, especially the little ones!

Overall Tone

Warm, candid, encouraging, and irreverently funny. The conversation blends vulnerability with practical wisdom, giving tough love “permission slips” for living imperfectly—and joyfully.

Useful Timestamps

• 00:38: “You’re not lazy, you’re tired…” (Anna’s philosophy)
• 13:14: Anna’s biggest unlearning—worth ≠ productivity
• 19:25–21:17: The “do it shitty” and “baby steps” discussion
• 29:11–34:15: Oversharing, boundaries, and vulnerability online
• 38:26–41:10: Manifesting: “Have you tried doing it shittier?”
• 41:27–44:55: Diagnosing and working with organizing “bug” styles
• 51:12–59:22: Listener questions & real-life solutions

For Further Inspiration

Anna Priz’s shows & podcast:

• Permission Slip with Anna Priz (daily podcast/video show)

Clutterbug Organizing Styles:

• Learn more at clutterbug.com

This episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling the weight of “shoulds” and “to-do’s”. By the end, you’ll feel empowered—maybe even excited—to show up as you are, celebrate imperfect progress, and lovingly redefine your relationship to productivity, boundaries, and home.