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#261: Overcoming Overwhelm: A Guide For Freelancers To Fix The Root Cause And Stop Treating The Symptoms


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We all know the life of a freelancer isn't easy. There's an unending list of tasks to tackle, clients to please, and portfolios to build. On top of that, we juggle personal commitments and the oh-so-precious "me time" that often gets squeezed out.

So, it's no surprise that we often find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, the creativity squashed out of us, and, at times, a sense of exhaustion that doesn't seem to let up.

Sound familiar? It does to me.

In our latest episode, I dove headfirst into this ocean of overwhelm in response to a heartfelt listener question.

They wrote in, juggling a 60-hour work week, a freelance business, a spouse, and the all-important quest for sleep. And their question was, "how do I battle exhaustion and overwhelm when I need to use any free time to transition to working for myself?"

I know this will likely resonate with you. It certainly did with me.

Now I'm not about to pretend to be some sort of authority on managing overwhelm, but I am someone who's experienced these struggles and found ways to manage.

I hope that by sharing my experiences and insights, I can help you navigate your own journey a bit more smoothly.

This episode isn't about quick fixes or short-term solutions. We won't be tackling overwhelm as if it's a symptom to be temporarily alleviated. Instead, we'll be diving into the root causes, aiming to unearth lasting solutions that help you overcome this persistent roadblock.

If you're constantly feeling overwhelmed (or if you're the one who submitted the original question) this episode is for you.

I hope it brings some clarity, perhaps even sparks some realizations, about your own experience of overwhelm and how to overcome it.

In this episode you’ll discover:

  • Treating symptoms vs. treating the cause
  • The golden handcuffs keeping you stuck
  • How a lack of boundaries affects your time
  • Why boundaries are one of the most important things in your life
  • Avoiding your problems and letting those fires burn
  • Breaking down large tasks into small, bite-sized chunks
  • The seasons of overwhelm
  • The benefits of asking for help
  • For full show notes, visit https://6figurecreative.com/261

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