One Harmonic Whole Dailys & More Podcast

Drowning in Choices? Find Your Next Best Thing.

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Embracing Overwhelm & The Power of the Next Best Thing

Hosts: Kim & Jill

Episode Theme: Navigating overwhelm, judgment, and decision fatigue by embracing “the next best thing.”

Episode Highlights

  • Starting the Week Checked Out

    • Kim and Jill reflect on the recent transformative journey, where judgments faded and clarity emerged.and now... too many choices!
    • They reflect on how these feelings used to be seen as problems but now approach them with curiosity—like detectives seeking clues for personal growth.

    • From Judgment to Gentle Awareness

      • Instead of letting overwhelm escalate into bigger issues, they advocate noticing it compassionately. This shift brings more harmony, calmness, and centeredness.

      • Calming Down the Brain

        • Discussing how calming down isn’t just mental—it’s physical. When thoughts settle, so do stress chemicals in the body.
        • Letting go of multitasking and focusing on one action at a time helps restore balance.

        • Breaking Old Habits Around Choices

          • The old habit: juggling multiple options at once for an adrenaline rush or sense of productivity.
          • The new practice: honoring your capacity in the moment by asking yourself “What’s the next best thing?” rather than trying to do everything simultaneously.

          • The ‘Next Best Thing’ Mindset

            • Choices still exist—but instead of crowding your mind all at once, let them float in the background until you need them.
            • By tuning into what feels right physically AND mentally right now (not just what you think), you reduce paralysis from overthinking.

            • Practical Example: Managing Headaches & Overwhelm

              • Jill shares her experience with headache management—how she shifted from being paralyzed by options to simply doing one helpful thing at a time (“next best thing”).
              • Doing less actually opened her up to better receive whatever came next.
                • Key Takeaways
                1. Overwhelm is Not Failure: Feeling checked out can be an invitation—not a setback—to slow down and listen inwardly.
                2. One Step At A Time: Ask “What’s my next best step?” instead of getting stuck in endless possibilities or past habits.
                3. Whole-Self Decision Making: Engage both mind and body when making decisions; honor what you truly need right now.
                4. Let Go Of Multitasking Myths: More isn’t always better; sometimes less really is more effective—and gentler!
                5. Play With It! Treat this process like an experiment or game rather than another task on your list.

                  6. Have fun playing with this idea today! Notice where you can invite more ease by choosing just one “next best thing”—and see how it transforms your day-to-day experience!

                  Thanks for listening! Until next time 🌿✨

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                  One Harmonic Whole Dailys & More PodcastBy Jill & Kim