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Do you ever make a small mistake at work, fix it, and then spend the rest of the day—or even the night—replaying it and beating yourself up?

Negative self-talk can turn a minor mistake into hours of lost mental energy and productivity. Instead of simply fixing the problem and moving forward, your inner critic keeps the mistake alive with thoughts like “I’m so stupid” or “Why do I always mess things up?” In this episode, Michelle Gauthier breaks down the difference between having high standards and punishing yourself, and explains how learning to redirect your thoughts can help you get your time and focus back.

By listening you will:

• Learn how much time negative self-talk can quietly steal from your workday and personal life.
• Understand why noticing your inner critic isn't enough and what skill you need to actually change the thought.
• Discover how to move from self-criticism to productive problem-solving so you can fix mistakes and move on faster.

Play the episode to learn how to quiet your inner critic, stop wasting hours replaying mistakes, and get your productivity and peace of mind back.

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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.

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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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