AntiBurnout Summer Series: Overwhelm and Clarity: Overcoming Obstacles

Stay Forth Leadership Podcast

In this episode, Jonathan and Alan introduce their summer series on living and leading in a lighter way. They discuss the purpose of the series and how it differs from their regular podcast episodes. The main theme of this episode is overwhelm and the opportunity for clarity. They explore the lies associated with overwhelm and the importance of taking action to find clarity. They provide examples and encourage listeners to identify the sources of overwhelm in their own lives and take steps towards greater clarity. Takeaways

• The summer series is designed to provide a more transformational look at living and leading in a lighter way.
• Overwhelm is an obstacle that can be overcome through clarity.
• There are two types of overwhelm: positive overwhelm (having too many good things) and negative overwhelm (feeling burdened by responsibilities).
• The lies associated with overwhelm are the need for certainty and the belief that everything must be done by oneself.
• Taking action and seeking clarity are essential to overcoming overwhelm.
• Identify the sources of overwhelm in your life and take steps towards greater clarity.

Quotables

• "When clarity goes up, overwhelm goes down."
• "Overwhelm is something that is standing between you and where you want to be."

Chapters 00:00Introduction to the Summer Series 09:24Overwhelm and Clarity 13:27The Lies of Overwhelm 19:04Identifying Sources of Overwhelm 23:19Steps Towards Greater Clarity