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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External vs. Internal Overwhelm
- Overwhelm often feels externally driven, like an overflowing workload.
- This mindset is dangerous because external factors are often uncontrollable.
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.
Care vs. Carry
- Differentiate between caring about something and carrying the responsibility for it.
- Accept that you cannot control things outside your influence.