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What if the difference between ending your day feeling calm and ending it completely overwhelmed came down to a handful of small choices you make throughout the day?

You don't necessarily need a less busy job, more responsible kids, or fewer things on your to-do list to feel less overwhelmed. In this episode, Michelle Gauthier walks through two versions of the exact same day: overwhelmed Annie and calm Caroline. From the moment they wake up to the moment they go to bed, you'll see how their different choices around planning, mistakes, exercise, boundaries, dinner, and rest create dramatically different experiences.

What you'll gain from this episode:

• You'll recognize the specific moments in your own day when you're most likely to slip into overwhelm.
• You'll learn how pausing instead of pushing through stress can help you respond to mistakes and unexpected problems from a calmer place.
• You'll discover practical ways to create more calm and presence in your day without waiting for your workload or circumstances to change.

Play the episode to discover the small choices you can make today to move from overwhelmed Annie toward your own version of calm Caroline.

Wondering why you're overwhelmed? Take my "why am I overwhelmed" quiz to find out the source of your overwhelm, and what to do about it.

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Life can be overwhelming, but on this podcast, you'll discover practical strategies to overcome overwhelm, imposter syndrome, and negative self-talk, manage time effectively, set boundaries, and stay productive in high-stress jobs—all while learning how to say no and prioritize self-care on the Overwhelmed Worki...

Are you spending days, weeks, or even months rehearsing a difficult conversation in your head because you're waiting for the “right time” to finally have it?

Difficult conversations can feel risky when you're worried about being misunderstood, disappointing someone, damaging a relationship, or being seen as unkind. But avoiding the conversation doesn't necessarily make the discomfort disappear. Instead, you may find yourself caught in what Sara Fisk calls “good girl math”—constantly calculating whether speaking up is worth the potential stress, conflict, or disapproval.

In this episode, you will:

• Learn the three skills that can help you stop avoiding difficult conversations and speak up with more confidence.
• Discover how asking better questions can help you communicate what you need without overexplaining, softening your message, or trying to control the other person's reaction.
• Learn how trusting yourself after a difficult conversation can reduce rumination and free up the time, energy, and mental space you've been spending worrying about it.

Press play to learn how to stop rehearsing difficult conversations in your head and start handling them with more clarity, confidence, and self-trust.

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Wondering why you're overwhelmed? Take my "why am I overwhelmed" quiz to find out the source of your overwhelm, and what to do about it.

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Life can be overwhelming, but on this podcast, you'll discover practical strategies to overcome overwhelm, imposter syndrome, and negative self-talk, manage time effectively, set boundaries, and stay productive in high-stress jobs—all while learning how to say no and prioritize self-care on the Overwhelmed Worki...

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Are you actually stressed—or are you overwhelmed by too many things piling up at once?

If you’ve been trying to push through your never-ending to-do list but your brain feels fuzzy, scattered, and unable to figure out where to start, you may be dealing with something very different from ordinary stress.

In this episode, Michelle breaks down the important difference between stress and overwhelm—and why knowing which one you’re experiencing changes what you should do next.

You’ll learn:

• How to recognize when stress is actually helping you take action and get things done
• How to tell when multiple stressors have piled up and turned into true overwhelm
• The simple question you can ask yourself to identify whether you’re dealing with one problem or too many at once

Press play to learn how to recognize overwhelm, stop trying to power through it, and find your way back to clear thinking and one manageable next step.

Wondering why you're overwhelmed? Take my "why am I overwhelmed" quiz to find out the source of your overwhelm, and what to do about it.

Send Me a Message - Have a question, comment, or just want to say hi? Message me here, I'd love to chat!

Work With Me - Interested in working with me 1-on-1, taking a class, or joining one of my coaching groups? Message me here to get the scoop.

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Life can be overwhelming, but on this podcast, you'll discover practical strategies to overcome overwhelm, imposter syndrome, and negative self-talk, manage time effectively, set boundaries, and stay productive in high-stress jobs—all while learning how to say no and prioritize self-care on the Overwhelmed Worki...