The Lazy Genius Podcast #445 - When You’re Maxed Out
Nov 24, 2025
Feeling overwhelmed during the holiday season is a common struggle. Discover a five-step Lazy Genius path to identify what’s maxing you out, focusing on your schedules, expectations, and more. Kendra shares personal anecdotes and practical advice on setting priorities and establishing boundaries. You’ll learn to plan effectively while preserving your peace. Plus, she offers a delicious granola recipe and a motivational pep talk about compassion in the face of misunderstanding. A perfect blend of inspiration and actionable tips!
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Overwhelm Comes As A 'Slew' Of Inputs
- Overwhelm usually comes from multiple input categories at once: schedules, living, expectations, and the world.
- Naming which category is loudest helps you target what to rest from and reduces cognitive overload.
Physical Sorting To Prioritize Stressors
- Use four pieces of paper labeled schedule, living, expectations, and the world to sort sources of stress.
- Move them into order from most to least overwhelming so you can solve a single, manageable problem.
Kendra's Schedule Is Maxing Her Out
- Kendra's top stressor this season is schedule due to concerts, travel, and logistics for her children.
- She describes her calendar as "modern art" and says the schedule has displaced work and margin.
