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Episode 3575:

Stephen Guise challenges the common belief that overwhelm is caused by having too much to do. Instead, he reveals it’s more about how we interpret our responsibilities, and shows that slowing down, not speeding up, is the unexpected path to clarity and productivity. Learn how doing nothing for a moment can shift your mindset and help you regain control, one calm breath at a time.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://minihabits.com/the-weird-way-to-fight-overwhelm/

Quotes to ponder:

"Taking a moment proves that overwhelm is only in the mind."

"When I begin to sense overwhelm, I will sit down on the couch or even lie down. This reaffirms to me that no figurative or real alligator is chasing me."

"The best way to blow it in a clutch situation in sports is to think about how important the situation is. None of that has anything to do with your ability to execute!"

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