The new year hype is gone — and for a lot of people, what’s left is mental overload.

In this episode of The MindShare Podcast, David Greenspan tackles a problem many high performers are facing right now: knowing what needs to be done, but struggling to focus, organize thoughts, and move forward.

This isn’t a motivation episode and it’s not about hustle or shiny tools. Instead, David breaks down why overthinking, mental congestion, and unprocessed decisions drain energy — and how journaling, done the right way, can become a powerful outlet for clarity, focus, and productivity.

You’ll learn:

• Why “being busy” often masks mental overload
• How unresolved thoughts quietly drain energy and performance
• What journaling actually is (and what it isn’t) for driven professionals
• How writing things down creates clarity and momentum
• When and how to use journaling as a practical tool — not a daily chore

00:00 – Intro
Why focus disappears after the new year hype fades

03:45 – When Thinking Becomes the Problem
Mental overload vs. motivation

12:10 – What Journaling Actually Is (and Isn’t)
Thinking on paper for clarity and productivity

21:00 – Why Writing Things Down Creates Energy
How clarity removes mental weight

28:40 – Sponsor Break
KiTS Keep-in-Touch Systems & REM Real Estate Magazine

30:30 – How to Journal in a Way That Actually Works
When to write, what to write, and why timing matters

43:10 – Why Most People Avoid This
Ego, avoidance, and the fear of responsibility

🤝 EPISODE SPONSORED BY

KiTS Keep-in-Touch Systems
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REM Real Estate Magazine
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👉 Share this episode with someone who feels overwhelmed right now but hasn’t been able to put their finger on why.