You Are Not A Frog

Are You Amplifying Your Overwhelm? Here’s How to Stop

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Jan 27, 2025
Explore how perfectionism and people-pleasing can amplify feelings of overwhelm. Discover the importance of setting boundaries to manage stress effectively. Learn to identify toxic behaviors that contribute to overwhelm, and adopt a coaching mindset to empower those around you. The discussion stresses prioritizing personal well-being, especially for leaders facing heightened challenges in a post-COVID world. Gain insights into minimizing inefficiency and guilt by recognizing controllable tasks!
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INSIGHT

External vs. Internal Overwhelm

  • Overwhelm often feels externally driven, like an overflowing workload.
  • This mindset is dangerous because external factors are often uncontrollable.
ANECDOTE

GP Trainers' Over-Responsibility

  • GP trainers felt responsible for trainees' exams, well-being, and patient interactions.
  • This over-responsibility led to burnout and ineffective behaviors like prioritizing trainees' late portfolios over their own leave.
ADVICE

Care vs. Carry

  • Differentiate between caring about something and carrying the responsibility for it.
  • Accept that you cannot control things outside your influence.
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