Have you ever had one of those days where everything feels like too much? The laundry piles up, your inbox is overflowing, everyone in your house needs something from you, and suddenly—you’re spiraling. Frustrated. Exhausted. Maybe even a little resentful.
I used to believe overwhelm was just a fact of life. Something to endure. But I’ve learned something that completely shifted how I show up for myself and my family: overwhelm is a choice. And in this episode, I’m unpacking what that actually means, how to reframe your thinking, and how to stop choosing overwhelm—starting today.
We’ll talk about the sneaky ways our culture and internal pressure convince us to do it all, why some people seem to handle more with less stress, and how to create space and calm without blowing up your entire life.
If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of stress and over-commitment, this episode will help you see things differently—and reclaim your peace.
Topics Covered in This Episode:
A personal story about perfectionism and the belief that “this is just how life is”
The myth of overwhelm and why it’s not about what’s on your plate, but how you think about it
Society’s obsession with busyness and why we feel pressure to be everything to everyone
Reframing your mindset: from “I have too much to do” to “I get to decide what’s important”
Practical strategies for editing your commitments and creating space in your life
Mindset shifts like “done is better than perfect” that help you opt out of chaos
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Let’s create a slower, more meaningful life together—one small choice at a time.
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