2. Overcoming Overwhelm: Practical Strategies for Handling Stress

13/01/2025 22 min Episodio 2
2. Overcoming Overwhelm: Practical Strategies for Handling Stress

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In this episode of The Overwhelm Cure, I'm diving deep into understanding what overwhelm truly is, the signs and symptoms, and how we can manage it when we recognize it. Drawing on insights from Brené Brown's 'Atlas of the Heart,' I explain the distinction between stress and overwhelm (there's a difference!) I highlight the value of pausing before responding, having generous assumptions about others, and practicing self-awareness to break the cycle of chronic stress. In this week's episode of The Overwhelm Cure, you'll hear about... How stress can tip us into being overwhelmed How a simple mindset change can help us stay calm and take control over our stress Practical tips on pausing, reflecting before responding, and maintaining integrity in stressful situations Managing your stress and ultimately improving your overall well-being Plus, a personal story of my own overwhelm when I lost my wallet in Australia Connect with me and sign up for my upcoming free webinar — learn more and sign up. Links from today’s episode: Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Overwhelm 00:16 Personal Story: Feeling Overwhelmed 02:27 Understanding Stress vs. Overwhelm 05:17 Managing Overwhelm: Practical Tips 09:49 The Power of Taking a Pause 10:46 A Stressful Travel Story 19:20 Final Thoughts and Encouragement