Have you ever looked at your to-do list, then looked at the fridge, and thought, “I just can’t deal—I need something to eat”? Or said to yourself, “I want to take care of myself, but I don’t have the energy, I don’t have the time, and honestly, I just don’t have it in me today”?
That’s overwhelm talking. And when overwhelm takes the wheel, the drive-through starts to look like self-care.
Welcome back to our 6 part series on excuses called Excuses Exposed. Today we’re talking about Overwhelm excuses.
These excuses don’t always sound dramatic. They sound tired. Logical. They sound like you are protecting your sanity. And in some ways, you are. Your brain is doing its best to help you cope. The problem is, it often trades short-term relief for long-term frustration.
Before we dig into that, let’s do a quick recap.
In Episode 1, we covered how excuses aren’t flaws—they’re just protective habits your brain uses to dodge discomfort. You learned how to Pause, Ponder, Pivot, and Practice.
In Episode 2, we tackled emotional excuses. The kind that show up when food becomes your comfort blanket.
In Episode 3, we talked about minimizing excuses—those little “doesn’t count” moments that quietly chip away at your progress.
And in Episode 4, we exposed scarcity excuses. Thoughts that made food feel limited, special, or socially required.
For today Let’s unpack overwhelm.When life feels too full, the mental load. The pressure. and your brain says, “Forget it.This is all too hard.”
Ready? Let’s go!
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