No Kids, Still Busy: Why Women Without Kids Feel the Pressure to Prove Their Worth

Ever been told (or just felt) that because you don’t have kids, your schedule should be wide open? Like somehow your time is less valuable or your life is automatically easier? This episode of The Positively Joyful Productivity Show with guest Sheri Johnson dives deep into that sneaky narrative and the emotional weight it places on women without children. If you’ve ever struggled with boundaries, guilt, or the feeling that you need to do more to matter—you’re not alone.

What We Talked About:

• The myth that childless & childfree women have more time
  
  
• Why we (often subconsciously) make ourselves busier to feel worthy
  
  
• How internalized societal conditioning impacts productivity
  
  
• The guilt of saying "I’m overwhelmed" when you’re not a mom
  
  
• The nervous system's role in people-pleasing and over-functioning
  
  

Why It Matters:
This isn’t just about being busy—it’s about why we’re busy. As Sheri so beautifully puts it, all the productivity tools in the world won’t help if you’re filling your calendar out of shame, obligation, or a belief that you have to prove yourself. Rest, joy, and boundaries are productive.

Your Next Step:

If you’re ready to stop filling your time just to feel worthy, subscribe to the podcast and join our email community. We’re redefining productivity with joy at the center.

Listen to the full episode here