Feeling Exhausted?
Learn the Superpower of Prioritising with Moco Coaching
Some days it feels like the world is moving faster than you can keep up with.
You wake up, you do the school runs, juggle appointments, battle sickness bugs, chase after swimming lessons, football matches, dance competitions, prep lunches, plan dinners, check emails, refill the car, walk the dog, feed the gecko - and somehow, there’s always one more thing.
By the time the evening rolls around, you are done.
And yet… you still reach for that glass of wine, the takeaway, the comfort snack.
You know deep down that vegetables, water or a brisk walk would help you feel better - but even the “good for you” choices feel exhausting.
You are not failing. You are human. And this is exhaustion - the kind that hits your body, mind and emotions all at once.
Here’s the truth:
💭 Knowing how to prioritise when life feels too much isn’t luck - it’s a superpower. And it’s one you can learn.
Why Exhaustion Leads to Bad Habits
Exhaustion is your body’s way of saying, enough.
When you’ve been running on empty for too long, your brain craves shortcuts.
Decision fatigue sets in. You make the easiest choice - even when it’s not the best one.
Self-care slips down the list. Eating well, moving your body or taking ten minutes to rest suddenly feels impossible.
Comfort takes over. A glass of fizz or a bar of chocolate feels like the only thing you can control.
At Moco Coaching, we know this moment well. It’s not about being weak. It’s about being overloaded.
And learning to prioritise - gently, realistically, without guilt - is how you get your strength back.
The Clear the Drawer Theory
Think of your mind as a messy drawer.
Each responsibility, each worry, each task is crammed in there: the milk allergy, the doctor’s letters, the parents’ evening, PTFA meetings, the Children in Need dance video, the errands, the work emails, the forgotten load of washing.
When the drawer is full, it’s impossible to find what you need.
And exhaustion makes it harder to even start tidying it.
That’s where the superpower comes in.
Clearing the drawer isn’t about perfection. It’s about choosing what matters today - and letting go of what doesn’t.
It’s about helping your future self by taking one small action right now.
Because the magic of prioritising isn’t in doing more - it’s in doing less, on purpose.
How to Prioritise When You’re Exhausted
Here’s how to start building your prioritising superpower, one small step at a time:
Write it all down.
Get it out of your head. Make a list of everything - big and small. Seeing it on paper is the first step to taking control.Pick your top three.
What truly matters today? Not what should matter - what actually does.Delegate or delete.
If it doesn’t have to be you, don’t make it you. Ask for help, share the load and say no without guilt.Micro self-care moments.
You don’t need an hour to reset. Try three deep breaths, a stretch or a glass of water before your next task. Tiny steps are still steps.Reset your standards.
Some nights dinner is beans on toast. Some days you skip the workout. That’s okay. You’re prioritising energy over perfection - and that’s power.
Moco Coaching: Helping You Find the Space to Breathe
At Moco Coaching, we don’t believe in burnout badges or “just push through” culture.
We help you recognise what’s draining you, what matters most and how to make small shifts that bring big change.
Because knowing how to prioritise when life feels too much is a superpower - and it’s one we can help you build.
Together, we will:
Identify what truly matters so you can let go of the rest.
Reframe exhaustion into clarity.
Build habits that nourish, not drain.
Create systems that support your future self - so you can live, not just survive.
Remember This
You are not behind. You are not failing. You are doing your best in a world that demands a lot.
And every time you choose to slow down, take a breath, drink the water, clear a small corner of that drawer - you are choosing you.
✨ That’s what prioritising looks like. That is your superpower.