Feeling overwhelmed? This episode breaks down the 5 stages of overwhelm and helps you identify where you are—and how to move toward more clarity and control over your time.
If you’re constantly juggling responsibilities and wondering why time management feels so elusive, this episode is for you. Kelly walks through the five stages of overwhelm she sees working women experience—from frozen overwhelm to firefighting to feeling empowered and calm. You’ll learn how mental freedom and realistic intentionality are the key ingredients to finally ditching the overwhelm and feeling more on top of it all.
We’ll cover:
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What “overwhelm” really is and how it shows up for professional women
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The difference between feeling productive and actually being in control
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Why “just working harder” doesn’t solve time management stress
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The system you need to feel confident about your time, priorities, and boundaries
Whether you're a working mom, a corporate professional, or a business owner, this episode gives you a clear roadmap for identifying where you are in the overwhelm cycle—and how The Bright Method can help you break out of it.
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Links you might enjoy:
- 🌿 Free 5-Day Time Management ProgramGet five short, practical video lessons packed with realistic strategies to help you manage your personal and professional life with more clarity and calm.
- 📱 Follow me on Instagram Get bite-sized, real-life time management tips for working women—like reminders to set mail holds before travel, anonymous day-in-the-life calendars from other professional women, and behind-the-scenes looks at how I manage my own time.
- ✨ The full Bright Method™️ program If you're ready for a full time management system that's realistic, sustainable, and dare I say… fun, check out the Bright Method program. It's helped hundreds of professional women take back control of their time—and their peace of mind.