You Are Not A Frog

What to Do When You are Overwhelmed with Gerrie Hawes


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Gerrie Hawes joins us in this episode to discuss the suffocating feeling of being overwhelmed, but also how to deal with it. She shares why it's important to enjoy work and how you can take control of your happiness to do so. 

Learn from Gerrie what you can do when you realize you are overwhelmed. She shares how you can create a happier and more optimistic workplace for your team.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed and want to learn what you can do to feel better, tune in to this episode that’s just for you!

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

  1. Understand why it’s alright to pursue your happiness.
  2. Follow Gerrie's step-by-step instructions on how you can overcome feeling overwhelmed.
  3. Learn how optimism can bring about a happier work day.

Episode Highlights

[04:50] Overwhelming Work

[07:02] Letting Yourself Enjoy Work

[10:45] Feeling Overwhelmed

[20:31] The Big Picture: Aiming For Happiness

[28:43] Moving Towards Happiness

[32:17] How You Can Start Becoming Better

[37:14] Delaying and Delegating

[45:24] Recap and Final Tips from Gerrie

Resources

  • Feeling overwhelmed right now? Download our Overwhelm Buster Toolkit here.
  • Get a copy of the Virtual Fatigue Buster Toolkit
  • Feeling overwhelmed? Reach out to Rachel at [email protected] 
  • THRIVE Weekly Planner
  • Sign up to get your CPD workbook for this episode
  • Connect with Gerrie Hawes on LinkedIn

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LinkedIn: @Dr-Rachel-Morris 

Twitter: @DrRachelMorris

Email: [email protected]

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