What If? For Authors

What if I keep taking on too much?


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Episode Description

In this episode of What If? For Authors, Claire explains the deeper patterns behind chronic overcommitment, and the internal wounds that drive us to take on more than we realistically can.

Claire breaks down the distinction between having too much to do (often due to systemic pressures) and taking on too much (a pattern driven by fear and unconscious beliefs). Using the Enneagram, she explores how each type overextends themselves, and why letting go can feel unsafe.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn

  • The difference between systemic overload vs. self-driven overcommitment
  • How overworking can be a form of emotional overcompensation
  • The concept of antisocial vs. pro-social effort in your author life
  • How guilt can show up when you start breaking old patterns
  • Why disappointing others can be necessary for growth
  • Resources Mentioned

    • Write Iconic Characters
    • books2read.com/WIC
    • Liberated Writer (Coaching & Courses)
    • liberatedwriter.com

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