25: Dealing With Bullshit — How to Stay Sane When Everything’s Trying You

This episode was supposed to be about spring cleaning.Resetting. Clearing the decks. Getting ready for the next phase of the year.Instead… it turned into something far more useful.Because sometimes life doesn’t give you a clean slate.It gives you problems.Frustration.Tech issues.People being difficult.Things not going your way.In short… bullshit.In this episode of the Coffee With Dan Podcast, Dan and Laura Baker break down how to actually deal with it without letting it take over your day, your mindset, or your life.They get into the simple filter that stops you wasting energy on things you can’t control, why worrying is one of the biggest drains on your focus, and how your brain will actively work against you if you let it spiral.There’s also a powerful shift around perspective, how getting older changes what actually matters, and why most of the things people stress about aren’t nearly as important as they think.Plus a practical reset technique you can use in real time when everything feels like it’s getting on top of you.If you’ve been dealing with frustrating situations, feeling overwhelmed, or just stuck in your own head… this one will help you get back to centre quickly.Because the goal isn’t to avoid bullshit.It’s to get better at handling it.Follow Dan MeredithInstagram: @therealdanmeredithFollow Laura BakerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlgainzblogContact the [email protected] Covered00:00 Why this episode completely changed direction03:01 Real-life examples of everyday bullshit in business06:02 The simple question that instantly reduces stress08:51 Why worrying wastes energy and gets you nowhere12:04 How your brain works against you when you focus on problems14:54 The “what went well” habit that shifts your mindset18:00 Choosing positivity without ignoring reality20:56 Anxiety, overwhelm, and constantly chasing what’s next28:58 Perspective: what actually matters when things go wrong39:07 Why most problems aren’t as big as they feel44:37 Social media, reactions, and unnecessary emotional investment54:32 Final thoughts on handling life when it gets messy