EPISODE · Jan 12, 2026 · 14 MIN
How to Break Down Overwhelming Tasks
from Calm Your Caveman · host Dr. Adriana Jarvis Twitchell
Big projects can trigger anxiety when they feel too large to handle. In this episode, you’ll learn a simple, practical method to turn overwhelming stress into productive stress. Using a real coaching example, I walk you through how to break down big tasks, estimate time realistically, and fit demands into your actual resources — helping your brain shift from threat mode to challenge mode so you can approach what’s ahead feeling calm, clear and capable.⏱️ Timestamps00:51 - When big tasks trigger anxiety01:22 - Laura’s overwhelming move02:39 - Turning bad stress into good stress03:50 - Breaking the task into steps05:28 - Estimating time realistically08:00 - Why putting it on your calendar works11:09 - Summary: applying this in your own lifeFor full shownotes, including resources mentioned, go to: https://www.calmyourcaveman.com/episodes/how-to-break-down-overwhelming-tasksSend us Fan Mail🌐 https://www.calmyourcaveman.com
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Big projects can trigger anxiety when they feel too large to handle. In this episode, you’ll learn a simple, practical method to turn overwhelming stress into productive stress. Using a real coaching example, I walk you through how to break down big tasks, estimate time realistically, and fit demands into your actual resources — helping your brain shift from threat mode to challenge mode so you can approach what’s ahead feeling calm, clear and capable. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:51 - When big tasks tri...
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