#12. Navigating Overwhelm as an Entrepreneur

In this episode of Doodles to Dazzle, hosts Barbra and Charli discuss dealing with feelings of overwhelm as entrepreneurs. They share their personal experiences with managing such challenges and provide insights and advice on how to cope. Some of the key topics they touch upon include the importance of understanding your 'why', managing your time and scope, learning to say no, and the vital role of self-awareness in overcoming overwhelm. They emphasize the normalcy of these feelings, especially when starting a business, and stress the value of continuous learning and adaptation to overcome them.00:01 Introduction and Welcome00:08 Understanding Overwhelm as an Entrepreneur01:55 Identifying Signs of Overwhelm02:28 Personal Experiences with Overwhelm03:57 The Importance of Accepting Overwhelm05:55 The Role of Goals and Motivation in Overcoming Overwhelm07:04 The Consequences of Staying in Overwhelm07:44 The Importance of Taking Breaks and Managing Overwhelm09:23 Understanding the Bigger Picture and Managing Scope10:59 The Importance of Knowing Your 'Why' and 'How'14:38 The Role of Time Management and Scope Management in Overcoming Overwhelm18:17 The Importance of Switching Gears and Taking Breaks22:37 Conclusion: Overwhelm as a Part of the Journey24:34 Closing Remarks and GoodbyesCurious about our activities?Check out the links belowStay connected with us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/charbi.onlinehttps://www.instagram.com/barbra.illustrateshttps://www.instagram.com/charlies.creative.cornerhttps://tiktok.com/@charbi.onlineVisit our Etsy Shop:https://www.etsy.com/shop/CharbieDesignsFor more episodes, visit our podcast website:Doodles to Dazzle.Music:Pixabay - Inside you bylemonmusicstudio.We appreciate your tuning in, and until we meet again!