In past episodes, Shannon and Janine have discussed how to deal with overwhelm. This week we’re talking about how to prevent feeling overwhelmed in the first place.
Discussion topics include:
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Learning to say no
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Knowing what is important to you so that you know when to say yes
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Janine’s strategies for saying no (she’s getting really good at it)
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Recognizing that by saying no to an opportunity, you’re giving someone who wants to do it a chance
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How “busy” isn’t really a badge of honor
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The fact that it’s totally okay (even beneficial!) to not be busy
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The value of knowing your capacity so you don’t take on more than you can handle
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Recognizing that you can’t “make time” to do something
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Creating systems to automate things that happen regularly so they don’t become overwhelming
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Planning in advance how things could go more smoothly
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Writing everything down to free the brain and alleviate overwhelm
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Allowing yourself some spaciousness (and giving yourself a moment to catch your breath!)
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The paradox of how recognizing you don’t have control makes you feel more in control
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The role of self care in preventing overwhelm
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How it’s okay to tell someone something they don’t want to hear
