#237 Three Simple Steps to Reduce Overwhelm

Episode 237 of the Better Than Before Breast Cancer with The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach podcast, hosted by Laura Lummer, titled "#237 Three Simple Steps to Reduce Overwhelm" was published on April 14, 2023 and runs 25 minutes.

April 14, 2023 ·25m · Better Than Before Breast Cancer with The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach

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Episode Description

Today's episode is all about reducing overwhelm.

Let's face it, life can be tough, and it's easy to feel like we're drowning in everything that's going on. But here's the thing: overwhelm doesn't come from our circumstances themselves, but rather our thoughts about those circumstances.

Sometimes, we need to take a step back and intentionally decide what can wait and what needs our attention now.

Fortunately, there's a simple process that can help us separate things out and prioritize our thoughts. Let's face it, our thoughts about circumstances can create feelings of overwhelm, and it's important to pay attention to them.

But sometimes, we need a little extra help in dealing with overwhelm. So, know that it's okay to ask for help and give yourself permission to do so.

Are you ready to discover the simple steps to reducing overwhelm?

Listen now and hear more about:

How overwhelmed is not just caused by everything going wrong at once but also by a cluttered mind.

When the mind is too full, it's hard to take action and we may turn to things that numb us.
Overwhelming starts with our thoughts about circumstances in our lives, even if that doesn't seem true when you're in it.
Sometimes we need to prioritize and intentionally decide what can wait.
Writing down our thoughts and circumstances can create space in our minds.