Practical, Proven Tools I Use When I Feel Overwhelmed

About this episode

<p>In this episode, you and I are tackling overwhelm together as I coach five listeners just like you who are tired of feeling so stressed.</p><p> </p><p>I promise this will be helpful, fun, and full of powerful tools you can put to use immediately.</p><p> </p><p>You need that because you’re drowning in your to-do lists, taking care of everyone else but yourself, and you’re saying yes to every commitment that enters your inbox. </p><p> </p><p>That’s why simple solutions are the answer.</p><p> </p><p>And I need these solutions too. I feel like my to-do list is overflowing and the demands are piling up.</p><p> </p><p>But that’s okay, because with The Mel Robbins Podcast, you get to show up exactly as you are.</p><p> </p><p>And today, we will start breaking down the two types of overwhelm so you can understand exactly what it is you’re dealing with. </p><p> </p><p>But we don’t stop there.</p><p> </p><p>You’re also getting three simple but profound strategies to help you eliminate the overwhelm from your life.</p><p> </p><p>So that you start feeling energized again. </p><p> </p><p>And I so want that for you. </p><p> </p><p>Xo Mel </p><p>Check out research and other resources at <a href="http://www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-50" target="_blank">melrobbins.com/podcast</a>.</p><p><strong>In this episode, you’ll learn:</strong><br /> </p><ul><li>3:30: If you’re a parent or caregiver, you’ll recognize yourself in Laura’s question.</li><li>8:00: Knowing the two types of overwhelm has profoundly impacted my life.</li><li>9:00: What my talk show mentor taught me that I’ll never forget.</li><li>11:45: When it comes to dealing with legitimate overwhelm, start here.</li><li>14:45: Can you have a morning routine when your life is overwhelmed?</li><li>17:00: When life seems insanely busy, you have to stop telling yourself this lie.</li><li>18:00: Here’s my #1 strategy for dealing with overwhelm.</li><li>23:30: Are you someone who says yes to everything? Then this is for you.</li><li>28:40: The Rule of Three saves me every time.</li><li>32:35: This truth about procrastination will make you see it in a whole new way.</li><li>38:15: Procrastinating on paying your bills? You need to listen to Michelle.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Want me to answer your question on the podcast? Submit it <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/ask-a-question" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Don’t know how to say no? Listen to <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-44" target="_blank">“Start Putting Yourself First.”</a></p><p>And I know you will like <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-42" target="_blank">“The Only Way to Stop Procrastinating.”</a></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/disclaimer" target="_blank">Disclaimer</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>