071 - Overwhelm. It's that mind-racing, waves-crashing-over-you feeling that we're all familiar with. If you're not careful, overwhelm can lead to a state of paralysis, which in turn kicks off a shame spiral. And then you're really in the muck. 😳  

So this week's podcast is about recognizing the signs of overwhelm, mindfully assessing the situation, and making a plan for moving forward. Because while overwhelm arises for ALL of us on occasion, staying in a state of overwhelm is a choice—not an inevitability!

What To Listen For: 

• Why we're attached to being "busy"
• The ingredients of overwhelm (and what's missing from the equation)
• What to ask yourself when you're feeling overwhelmed
• Shifting the way you view your to-do list
• How to find your top priority, and what to do once it's clear

You'll also hear about my favorite new tool for circumventing overwhelm: the Project Tracker spreadsheet. (You knew it would involve spreadsheets, didn't you?!)

Resources From This Episode: 

• Free project-tracking spreadsheet
• How to use the monthly tracker
• Houndvision Pet Photography Retreat (registration now open!)
• Hair of the Dog Academy 
• Hair of the Dog Facebook group
• Hair of the Dog Elevate coaching program

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