Episode #68 Overwhelm Series Part 1: getting out of crisis

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Feeling overwhelmed? You're not alone. Almost everyone I've spoken to these past few weeks (clients included) has commented on the alarming speed with which time is passing and how little control they feel they have over it.

Nobody said lawyering would be easy.

But there are times when even the most efficient and resilient struggle under the weight of the pressure to deliver and the relentless seemingly endless demands being made of them. The last quarter of the year / the festive season / countdown to year end combo - this is one of those times.

It's hard not to feel overwhelmed. To think there's too much to do in too little time and you've got nothing left to give. You may even be questioning your career choices and whether this is something you want long term.

If this is you, you're in the right place.

This week is the first in a 4-part Overwhelm Series I'm bringing you to support you through one of the most challenging times of the year (even if it's also one of the most festive and fun).

In this episode I share a simple process for getting out of the crisis of overwhelm - when you've reached your limit and you've got nothing left to give - and into the feeling that time is yours and you get to be in charge of it. Here's what I cover:

1. How you know you're experiencing an overwhelm crisis and what it feels like in your body
   
2. How your thoughts about time make it harder to manage your time
   
3. The simple mindset shift that will change how you feel and give you authority over your to do list
   
4. The 4 easy steps you can take right now to get out of overwhelm today
   

Happy listening

P.S. In BE THE FIRST you learn Time Control, a toolkit of time management strategies that support you to perform well, deliver on time and find more time for the things that matter outside work. If you're a mid to senior level black lawyer and the fear of overwhelm is the reason you're not progressing your career, book a free consult with me and let's talk about how I can help.

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