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094: A Pep Talk for When You're Overwhelmed & Your Brain Won't Slow Down
If you're overwhelmed, stuck in your head, or feeling like you're always playing catch-up, this episode is for you. I'm sharing the 3 permission slips I give my executive function coaching clients (and myself) when the "shoulds" start piling up.
What you'll learn in this episode
Why "I just need to do things faster" keeps you stuck, and what to ask yourself insteadHow to slow down in small, realistic ways when an all-or-nothing approach isn't an optionWhy there's no such thing as a "normal week," and how to let your routines and systems look different without it becoming your new normal foreverWhy self-care takes executive function (and why it's so hard when you need it most)How I reframed my own "I should" into a plan, plus an update about the podcast
Connect with Sarah Lovell:
Apply for 1:1 Coaching: Learn more & let's schedule a free 45-minute discovery callWebsite: Executive Functioning FirstInstagram: @executivefunctioningfirst
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