10% Happier with Dan Harris Overwhelm Is Reversible. Here Are the Best Strategies From Psychology and Neuroscience | Claudia Hammond
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Jan 21, 2026 
Claudia Hammond, an award-winning writer and a Visiting Professor of the Public Understanding of Psychology, discusses the complexities of overwhelm. She shares her insights on the futility of perfectionism and how it fuels anxiety. Listeners learn practical strategies like gratitude lists, self-compassion exercises, and the importance of scheduled worry time. The conversation also touches on the power of nostalgia and techniques to achieve a flow state. Ultimately, Hammond provides a roadmap to manage overwhelm using evidence-based solutions.
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Dan's Nighttime Skincare Ritual
- Dan Harris describes trying Osea skincare and integrating it into his nighttime routine.
- The scent and ritual promoted serenity and helped him stick with the routine.
Overwhelm Is Multi‑Sourced
- Overwhelm mixes external overload and internal pressures like perfectionism.
- It can lead to burnout but often exists as everyday feeling rather than clinical disorder.
Write To‑Do Lists Before Bed
- Write a to‑do list to cognitively offload tasks and sleep faster.
- Physically writing it down (not just mentally) helps you stop rehearsing tasks and reduces bedtime rumination.
