EPISODE · Sep 28, 2025 · 9 MIN
3299: How to Handle Feeling Overworked and Overwhelmed by Paula Pant on Intentional Living and Happiness
from Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice · host Optimal Living Daily | Diania Merriam
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3299: Paula Pant explores practical ways to manage the crushing weight of overwork and overwhelm, offering strategies to regain focus, energy, and a sense of control. By shifting perspective, setting boundaries, and rethinking how we use our time, she highlights how to move from exhaustion to intentional living. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://affordanything.com/how-to-handle-feeling-overworked-overwhelmed/ Quotes to ponder: "When you feel overwhelmed, everything seems urgent and important." "Overwork isn’t just about the number of hours you spend, but about the mental load you carry." "The more you try to push through exhaustion, the less productive and creative you become." Episode references: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity: https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity/dp/0142000280 Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less: https://www.amazon.com/Essentialism-Disciplined-Pursuit-Greg-McKeown/dp/0804137382 The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth About Extraordinary Results: https://www.amazon.com/ONE-Thing-Surprisingly-Extraordinary-Results/dp/1885167776 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3299: Paula Pant explores practical ways to manage the crushing weight of overwork and overwhelm, offering strategies to regain focus, energy, and a sense of control. By shifting perspective, setting boundaries, and rethinking how we use our time, she highlights how to move from exhaustion to intentional living. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://affordanything.com/how-to-handle-feeling-overworked-overwhelmed/ Quotes to ponder: "When you feel overwhelmed, everything seems urgent and important." "Overwork isn’t just about the number of hours you spend, but about the mental load you carry." "The more you try to push through exhaustion, the less productive and creative you become." Episode references: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity: https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity/dp/0142000280 Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less: https://www.amazon.com/Essentialism-Disciplined-Pursuit-Greg-McKeown/dp/0804137382 The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth About Extraordinary Results: https://www.amazon.com/ONE-Thing-Surprisingly-Extraordinary-Results/dp/1885167776 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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