The Real Reason You're Overwhelmed (and What to Do About It)

If you have been saying "I am overwhelmed" on repeat lately, I want you to consider something. That word itself might be part of what is keeping you stuck.Overwhelm is a powerless word. When something is overwhelming you, it has taken over. And the more you say "I am overwhelmed," the more your brain gets to work proving it true. That is not a personal failure. That is biology. And once you understand what your brain is actually doing when you feel that way, the path out becomes a lot clearer.In this episode, I share what I figured out after spending 75 minutes arguing with my own coach about why I was too overwhelmed to hear a single solution. I walk through why the feeling of overwhelm has less to do with how much is on your plate and more to do with your brain trying to protect you from the discomfort of growth. I also give you the exact framework I use to move through it.In this episode, you will hear:Why shifting from "I am overwhelmed" to "I am feeling overwhelmed" is not just semantics, it is the first step to getting out of itThe specific ways your brain reroutes you toward safe action, getting another certification, reorganizing your office, living in your inbox, and why it feels productive but is actually keeping you stuckThe difference between a to-do list and a priority list and why most people never make oneHow to brain dump everything, separate what has real consequences from what just feels urgent, and land on a true top priorityWhy the task you have the most resistance to is almost always the most important thing on your list and what to do about thatThe words you speak become the house you live in. This episode will help you choose better ones.For the full show notes and links, visit: https://www.cuedcreative.com/podcast/episode-34 Connect with HannahWebsite: www.cuedcreative.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/cuedcreativeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CuedCreativeDownload the free guide to Step Into Your CEO Era: https://www.cuedcreative.com/ceoSign up for our next workshop: https://www.cuedcreative.com/join-us For the full show notes and links, visit: https://www.cuedcreative.com/podcastSubscribe and ReviewRate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. I would be thrilled if you could rate and review my podcast! Don’t forget to share what you loved most about the episode.Also, make sure to follow the podcast!