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The Focus Bee Show

(311) How To Shift from Overwhelmed Back To Calm

Mar 11, 2025
20:26

(311) The 7 Best Strategies to Reduce Stress and Overwhelm for Business Leaders


 In this episode, we share seven actionable tips to help you reduce feelings of overwhelm and stress, allowing you to feel calmer and more centered in both your life and work.
 
 

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CHAPTERS

00:00 - Introduction**  

  Overview of the episode and the importance of managing overwhelm.

 

00:19 - Tip 1: Avoid Context Switching**  

  The importance of single tasking and how to implement it.

 

01:51 - Tip 2: Take Real Breaks**  

  The significance of tech-free breaks and their impact on your nervous system.

 

04:08 - Tip 3: Create Space**  

  How physical and mental space can help manage overwhelm.

 

07:43 - Tip 4: Choose Compassion Over Perfection**  

  Embracing a mindset of "good enough" to reduce stress.

 

09:01 - Tip 5: Set Boundaries**  

  The importance of boundaries for yourself and others to avoid overwhelm.

 

10:06 - Tip 6: Postpone Instead of Procrastinate**  

  Understanding the difference between postponing and procrastinating.

 

12:33 - Tip 7: Manage Your Energy**  

  Identifying activities that fuel your energy and help you feel calm.

 

18:25 - Conclusion**  

  Recap of the tips and encouragement to implement them.
 
 

RESOURCES

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 ABOUT  

💫 Hi, I’m Katie – engineer turned entrepreneur, and founder of ‘The Focus Bee’. I am award-winning, high-performance coach, speaker and trainer, and support high achievers – entrepreneurs, founders, CEOs and executives, to have focus & clarity so they can thrive in business & life. 

🔥 My mission is to empower you to lead with Alignment & Purpose & Joy so that you can Connect with the Magic & Thrive!

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