Episode #214
Tackle overwhelm by choosing what's important now (WIN): brain-dump your tasks, then commit to just 1–3 priorities today.
Protect focus and bandwidth: build white space on your calendar, limit commitments and inputs, and use simple focus tactics (e.g., Pomodoro).
Give yourself permission to let a ball drop; support mental clarity with physical resets (sleep, hydration, cold exposure), and seek professional help if needed.
Identify what's important now. W-I-N, what's important now, right?
Just focus on one thing.
And as always, until next time, take the time to get clear on your goals and embrace failure as a stepping stone on your path to success.
What to do about overwhelm (27:39).
I have a client who wishes for a massive snowstorm to hit so that he can’t do anything for four days but work on getting caught up. Ever feel that way? Like you just need the world to stop for a few days so that you can get caught up? Ever feel like there’s just too much to do and that you’ll never catch up?
Sometimes things pile up until you feel you’re at a breaking point. In this episode, I give you 18 strategies to deal with that overwhelm and get your head above water.
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