And then the idea of adding in one more thing (even if it’s something we really care about), feels nothing short of daunting. By keeping things open and loose, we have no parameters from which to decide what comes into our world, and what stays out, and so anything and everything comes in…and that’s what creates the overwhelm, resentment and burnout. If I add this in too, I’ll have no time left.”īut that belief is what’s inherently the problem. “I’m scared to commit to this and put it down on paper. AND…many still were wrestling with the fear that by committing to a more focused, clear plan, they were setting themselves up for overwhelm. We strategized, calendarized, and created solid action plans. ![]() Last week I held a live, sold-out workshop for 14 women who were ready to plan the next six months of their business. But more often than not, we make these choices by default (meaning, the choice gets made for us because we don’t actually make it ourselves), in support of someone else’s agenda or begrudgingly because we think we ‘have’ to. ![]() Sometimes we make these choices deliberately, and even with enthusiasm. The root cause is because you’re not choosey enough.Įveryday we make choices about where we decide to allocate our time and effort. And as long as you focus on the to-do list or the laundry pile, you’re going to stay stuck in the overwhelm indefinitely. Those are all the manifestations of overwhelm - but not the root cause. It’s not because you have a burgeoning to-do list that keeps growing.Īnd it’s not because you’re trying to balance kids, family, laundry, writing, clients and more. ![]() It’s not because of having too much on your plate. Overwhelm isn’t created by what you think it is.
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