When people describe their week at work in one word, pretty much 90% of people use the word busy. By swapping this vague default for a more specific and honest word, you can understand your week more clearly, make better choices, and create more meaningful momentum in your squiggly career. From feeling overwhelmed to making progress, Sarah shows how “naming it to tame it” helps you turn how you feel into useful actions.

Episode 513

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⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 Welcome to Squiggly Shortcuts

00:13 Why “busy” isn’t helping

01:01 Name it to tame it

02:14 Finding your one-word check-in

03:06 Tools for clarity and prioritisation

04:14 How language shapes your working week

🎯 What You’ll Learn

- Why “busy” blocks clarity, reflection, and progress

- How choosing a more specific word helps you coach yourself

- Practical prompts to turn overwhelm or confusion into action

- Ways to build better weeks through intentional language

🎧 To learn more listen to Episode 29 on How to Manage Stress: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5JahChD4u1yHlnD6d3Rx2t?si=BLIvThjOQLupOHgsTQsIFg

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