The Feeling of Overwhelm

Have We Talked About...? Podcast

Get ready to kick stress and overwhelm to the curb in this episode that's all about reclaiming your peace of mind! 🌈

We're diving deep into the chaos of life – from the holiday hustle to work deadlines and everything in between. Let's face it, overwhelm can sneak up on us at any time, leaving us mentally and physically drained. But fear not, because we've got the lowdown on when people are feeling the pressure most and the game-changing strategies to tackle it head-on.

Join our laid-back chat as we unravel the messy overlap between personal and professional life. With stats showing that more than half the workforce is dealing with burnout, we're bringing in a psychologist or work-life balance guru to spill the beans on finding that delicate equilibrium.

But that's not all – we're shining a light on the challenges of achieving work-life balance, tackling everything from crazy-long work hours to the WFH revolution. Generational differences? Yep, we're diving into that too.

Then, we're getting real about stress's impact on our bodies. Heart disease, depression, anxiety – we're not holding back on the scary stats. Plus, our expert's dishing out advice on recognizing and dealing with these physical symptoms.

But don't worry, we've got your back with tools and techniques to kick overwhelm to the curb. From prioritization hacks to the power of mindfulness and meditation, consider this your stress-busting handbook. Setting boundaries and sprinkling in some self-care? Yep, we've got you covered.

If you've ever felt the weight of overwhelm, this episode is your ultimate guide to understanding, managing, and conquering stress and anxiety. Join us for a real-talk conversation on thriving in the face of life's craziness.

Hit that play button, gain some serious insights, and let's kick stress to the curb together! 🚀🧘‍♀️ #StressBusters #MindfulnessMagic #BalancingAct

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00:34 - Topic Introduced: The Feeling of Overwhelm

02:08 - Holiday Season Stress

04:10 - End of the Year Workplace Stress

08:14 - Being an Adult is Too Much to Handle Sometimes

08:43 - Other Times of the Year That People Feel Stressed

11:03 - What are the Most/Least Stressed Countries?

13:06 - What is the Most Stressed Out Age?

24:03 - Does Work/Life Balance Really Exist?

33:31 - Remote/Hybrid Work

42:47 - Financial Stress

44:54 - Physical Symptoms of Stress/Anxiety and Things You Can Do To Reduce It

55:31 - We Need More Mental Health Days

57:41 - Strategies You Can Implement Today

1:00:06 - Recap and Goodbyes

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