That nagging feeling that something's "off" with your work or life direction? It's costing you more than you realize.
When we're operating in a state of chronic overwhelm or unease, we don't just feel tired (although that alone is a heavy load) – we start making decisions from a place of depletion rather than clarity. We say yes to opportunities that drain us, postpone the projects that energize us, and slowly drift away from what truly matters.
The Real Price We Pay
The hidden costs compound quietly: missed opportunities because we're too scattered to recognize them, relationships that suffer because we're running on empty, and that persistent sense that we're capable of more but can't quite access it.
Perhaps most expensive of all? We lose trust in our own judgment. When everything feels urgent and nothing feels clear, we start looking outside ourselves for answers that can only come from within.
The Power of Running Tiny Experiments
The good news? You don't need a complete life overhaul. Think of these as tiny experiments - small, concrete actions that can create immediate relief:
Make a list of your unmade decisions: That promotion conversation, the cluttered home office, whether to say yes to that project – write them all down. Decisions we avoid making still consume mental energy. Getting them out of your head and onto paper instantly reduces the background stress. Then look at your list: are there decisions you're ready to act on? Are you waiting for a perfect solution to a problem that will only have imperfect answers?
Brain dump your mental to-do list: Your brain isn't designed for storage – it's designed for processing. Spend 10 minutes getting everything you're trying to remember onto paper or into an app. Watch how much lighter you feel when you stop using precious mental bandwidth as a filing system.
Go outside and move your body: Overwhelm lives in your nervous system, not just your schedule. A 15-minute walk, some stretches in your backyard, or even standing on your front steps can shift your physiology and create space for clearer thinking.
Get structured support: Sometimes what feels like personal overwhelm is actually the need for a better system, outside perspective, or accountability and guidance to make hard decisions confidently. Don't keep spinning alone.
Join Me for a Mid-Year Reset
If you're feeling that professional unease or overwhelm, I'm hosting a Mid-Year Review Workshop on July 23rd where we'll work through these questions together. There's something powerful about doing this reflection alongside others who also care about creating meaningful work and lives.
Sometimes the thing we think we don't have time for is exactly what we need most. Your clarity and energy are worth the investment.
Learn more and register here.
With Love,
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Upcoming Virtual Event!
The 2025 Mid Year Review
Thursday, July 24th, 4-5:30 PM (EST)
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Save the Date!
Vision Board Workshop
August 23, 2025 | 9:30 AM - 3 PM EST
What if you gave dedicated attention to your longings? This creative, soulful workshop is a chance to pause, dream, and reconnect with what’s calling you—whether it’s a bold next move or something quietly unfolding. We’ll use images, words, and reflection to help you see what wants to emerge—and create something you can carry forward with you.
Hit reply if this speaks to you—I'll send details soon!
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