EP 280: Break Out of the Overwhelm Cycle

Are you staring at your to-do list feeling like there's no end in sight, wondering if you'll ever catch up? Is overwhelm just your new reality?

For many high-achieving leaders, the cycle of overwhelm has become a constant companion. You push through, work longer hours, and tell yourself you just need to get through this busy period, then you'll finally catch up. But that moment never seems to come, and you're left questioning whether you're failing or if this is simply what success demands.

The truth is, overwhelm isn't a personal failing—it's a sign that the systems and strategies you're using aren't aligned with how you're naturally wired for success.

Today on The Bridge to Fulfillment®, Blake tackles one of the most common challenges facing driven professionals. She reveals why the traditional productivity advice isn't working for you and shares how our fundamental belief systems keep us trapped in cycles of doing more while accomplishing less.

In this episode, you'll discover why stopping and slowing down is actually the key to getting more done. You'll learn a simple three-step strategy to immediately regain control when overwhelm hits. You’ll also learn how to identify what truly requires your attention versus what you've been unnecessarily carrying. 

With the right approach and a simple shift in perspective, you can break free from the cycle of overwhelm and create more space, peace of mind, and regain control in all aspects of your life.

 

What You’ll Learn:

• Beliefs that keep us in the overwhelm cycle (1:26)

• The lie we tell ourselves to keep going (2:26)

• One of the biggest mistakes you can make (3:14)

• What to do the next time you feel stressed out (4:07)

• What’s really keeping you stuck (6:45)

 

Favorite Quotes:

 

1. “We don't stop to think about the things, the stories, the beliefs that we're telling ourselves in these moments. But it's actually those things that are driving the stress and anxiety more than it is our to-do list.”

2. “It's often those hidden beliefs or stories that we tell ourselves that are actually keeping us trapped from changing course, from adapting, from looking at the reality of what we thought our schedule, our time, our to do list, was going to look like, and seeing the reality of that versus the original plan.”

3. “All of us underestimate how long things take. Sometimes surprises are going to come your way, and you're gonna have to adapt to life as it shows up. And it is okay to change your plans, it is okay to push out deadlines. It is okay to ask for help, and sometimes it's okay to look and say, you know that big list of things I had to do I'm not going to accomplish all those. I'm going to reduce it to a smaller subset of things that I know I can accomplish.”

4. “ We forget that success isn't checking off every single box, and it isn't about being perfect. Success is about adapting. It's about putting our time and energy into the things that actually matter most. It's about being a part of a community and knowing that you don't have to do it alone.”

 

Additional Resources: 

For programs and opportunities to work with Blake, go to www.BlakeSchofield.com