Angelina came to the coaching call overwhelmed and anxious. “This is the end of my career,” she lamented, referring to an email that she received from a colleague. The email contained a complaint about Angelina’s work, and what she perceived as a threat to take that complaint to their leadership.…
The next time you’re feeling overwhelmed, you can thank your ancestors. Overwhelm is an evolutionary feature that backfires in our modern world. If our ancestors couldn’t keep up with their environments, they died. Today, there is way too much to keep track of and manage. The modern day hunter/gatherer needs…
At the beginning of each New Year, many people choose to do a dietary cleanse. They eliminate the heaviness of certain foods, like sugar and alcohol – things that are demanding on the digestive system. The intention behind a dietary cleanse is to create the space for bodily rest. At…
Do you have a big goal or dream that you haven’t gotten started on yet? Have you ever stopped yourself from going for something you wanted because you didn’t know enough, or thought you didn’t know how to be successful, or even worse, others around you thought it was a bad…
Transforming the Burden of Guilt Amanda is a loving mom of 2 beautiful children, works hard at a company she loves, and strives to be the best wife, mom and friend she can be. She struggles to fit self care into her busy schedule. And, by the way, with as…
What do women in childbirth, someone practicing yoga, and someone seeking to end their overwhelm have in common? They use breath to facilitate the process. If you find yourself stressed, overwhelmed, or even just feeling a lack of confidence, breath can help. I know you’ve been breathing all of your…
It’s that time of year again at the gym: the parking lot is full, most of the treadmills are taken, and the sales desk is mobbed with people enthusiastically saying “this is the year I take charge of my health.” Unfortunately, by March, we’re back to the same handful of…
I know so many people who have rules about what must happen to feel “successful” for the holidays. Rules like finding the “perfect” gift, or showing their love by how much they spend, or needing to provide a spectacular holiday meal can all lead to stress and overwhelm. Women tend…
It seems just moments ago we were ringing in the New Year – 2017. How are you doing with the resolutions, goals, commitments or desires you made? Have you followed your game plan, or did you get distracted or sidelined? Most sports have a halftime break. The teams go to…
Feeling overwhelmed for the holidays? You are not alone! To celebrate the e-release of End Overwhelm Now on December 21, check the website daily from Dec. 13-24 for tips on coping with common causes of stress during ‘the most overwhelmed time of the year.’ On the 12th Day of Overwhelm….…
