In this insightful episode, Monique expands on one of the key themes from Episode 15, Foundation Not Fumes, diving deeper into the nuanced and often misunderstood topic of overwhelm. More importantly, the critical difference between legitimate temporary overwhelm and lifestyle overwhelm.
Drawing inspiration from Mel Robbins and her own lived experience as a parent and a business leader, Monique provides listeners clear, actionable strategies for regaining clarity, presence, and momentum in both life and business.
Whether you’re managing a business, a household, or both, this episode offers practical, compassionate guidance for reclaiming mental clarity and capacity amidst chaos. Let’s dive in!
In this episode:(01:15) - The Inspiration Behind This Impromptu Mini-Episode (02:40) - Legit Temporary Overwhelm (04:14) - Lifestyle Overwhelm (05:55) - Reclaiming Clarity: The Power of a Brain Dump (07:03) - Identifying Your Top 3 Priorities (08:21) - Making It Easy to Begin and Giving Yourself Grace
Links and Resources:- Mel Robbins Podcast | https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-50/
- The Great Life Experiment Podcast Ep. 15 | https://youtu.be/bKrc0VXcJiI?si=CmdZ7nimtaqInfuI
- Website | https://www.thegreatlifeexperimentpodcast.com/
- Instagram - thegreatlifeexperiment_podcast | https://www.instagram.com/thegreatlifeexperiment_podcast
- Instagram - @itsmoniqueschafer | https://www.instagram.com/itsmoniqueschafer
- YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@GreatLifeExperiment
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