The Lazy Genius Podcast

#380 - Finding What You Need When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed

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Aug 26, 2024
Feeling overwhelmed? Dive into some practical strategies to regain your balance. Explore the unique challenges of motherhood and back-to-school chaos while discovering different types of exhaustion. Learn the 'seven P's' to help you manage stress and adjust expectations. Personal styling tips can also ease overwhelm, along with important insights on teen safety in the digital age. Embrace moments of pause and self-kindness to bring clarity amid the chaos.
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ADVICE

Addressing Overwhelm

  • When feeling overwhelmed, avoid throwing big solutions at unnamed problems.
  • Instead, try to identify the root cause of your overwhelm and address it specifically.
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Pivoting Through Overwhelm

  • If situationally overwhelmed, prioritize pivoting by adjusting expectations and changing direction.
  • Stay grounded and kind to yourself and others while addressing the immediate problem.
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Problem-Solving Strategies

  • Address recurring frustrations by problem-solving, making problems smaller for easier solutions.
  • Avoid using "always" and "never," which exaggerate problems, and apply the Lazy Genius method for effective problem-solving.
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