{"id":118,"date":"2021-11-19T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-19T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stephenfbrown.com\/?p=118"},"modified":"2021-11-19T06:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-11-19T13:00:00","slug":"quickly-eliminate-overwhelm-to-get-back-on-track","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/index.php\/2021\/11\/19\/quickly-eliminate-overwhelm-to-get-back-on-track\/","title":{"rendered":"Quickly Eliminate Overwhelm To Get Back On Track"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9ca96d-3d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9ca96d-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_9ca96d-3d\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9ca96d-3d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9ca96d-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_9ca96d-3d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9ca96d-3d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_9ca96d-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_9ca96d-3d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading_9ca96d-3d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_9ca96d-3d\">How To Eliminate Overwhelm And Get Things Done<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>As you embark on your journey as an online entrepreneur, you may feel so overwhelmed that even if Marie Kond\u014d herself waltzed into your life and organized it, you still wouldn&#8217;t be able to function properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s a common problem when you let your suffering go on for a long time. But don&#8217;t worry \u2013 there\u2019s a method for un-overwhelming yourself that can help you calm things down and focus so you can be productive with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>Normalize the Feeling of Overwhelm<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s so much shame for people having to admit they feel overwhelmed. You\u2019re an entrepreneur \u2013 which in your mind, might mean you\u2019re supposed to be self-assured and bold \u2013 an action taker without pause or concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the truth is, just about everyone is hesitant to take risks, and many people find themselves caught up in so many emotions \u2013 fear, frustration, guilt and more \u2013 that they eventually shut down and can\u2019t progress to the finish line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/stephenfbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/businessman-3492380_1280-1024x466.jpg\" alt=\"eliminate overwhelm\" class=\"wp-image-821 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/stephenfbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/businessman-3492380_1280-1024x466.jpg\" alt=\"eliminate overwhelm\" class=\"wp-image-821 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/businessman-3492380_1280-1024x466.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/businessman-3492380_1280-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/businessman-3492380_1280-768x350.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/businessman-3492380_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s time to stop feeling ashamed of the overwhelm and embrace it as a truth that can be overcome and dealt with. Will you be able to eliminate it forever? Probably not. But when it shows up, you can have a plan to handle it and move past it without fail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On one hand, some people might say it\u2019s never a good idea to normalize overwhelm, and in one sense, it\u2019s not. If normalizing it means you accept it as something you just have to suffer through, then that\u2019s not going to have a positive impact on your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But normalization in the sense of doing away with the shame of admitting that this career path can be intimidating at times is perfectly acceptable, and even healthy. There are so many sales letters and braggarts online fueling your overwhelm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We see products touting push button ease and such simplicity that it makes you feel stupid if you experience the slightest confusion or frustration with your own business models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may begin to feel like everyone else has it together \u2013 that they\u2019re sailing through without any problems, while you stumble along the way. It\u2019s not the truth \u2013 it\u2019s a persona they put forth to try to position themselves as gurus and make a quick buck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do some have a harder time than others? Sure! Everyone has unique skillsets. You might be great at socializing and networking, while struggling with technical tasks. Others might be a whiz at tech stuff, but too shy to put themselves out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re all a work in progress and you need to admit that underneath those confident facades often lies the truth about how overwhelmed another person is \u2013 they just don\u2019t have the power to admit it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is Information the Root Cause of Your Overwhelm?<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Overwhelm isn\u2019t just a random emotion that surfaces whenever you\u2019re busy building your business. It\u2019s rooted in specific causes, and if you can identify what\u2019s bringing it into your life, you can learn how to manage it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Information is a wonderful thing. It enlightens you and serves as a catalyst for invention and transformation in your business. But it\u2019s also a root cause of overwhelm. Information overload is what it\u2019s commonly referred as, and it\u2019s something most entrepreneurs suffer from at one time or another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s so much to learn when you embark on this career. You\u2019re wearing all sorts of hats in your business \u2013 the accountant, the project manager, the CEO, the marketer and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have to learn what each position needs to handle and multitask along the way to ensure your budget stays on track, your productivity continues gaining momentum, and your deliverables are of such top quality that customer service (which you also handle) is a rarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/stephenfbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/woman-1459220_640.png\" alt=\"eliminate overwhelm\" class=\"wp-image-822 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"558\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/stephenfbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/woman-1459220_640.png\" alt=\"eliminate overwhelm\" class=\"wp-image-822 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/woman-1459220_640.png 558w, https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/woman-1459220_640-262x300.png 262w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 558px) 100vw, 558px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, it\u2019s hard to know where to begin. Some people like it laid out in a start to finish path for them. Others view it like getting into a pool \u2013 it doesn\u2019t matter where you jump in \u2013 you just jump and start swimming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What happens when people suffer from information overload is they buy up multiple courses. If they keep buying, it takes the focus off of their inaction. It removes the requirement to consume what they bought because the action they\u2019re taking now is investigating and considering new products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shiny new object syndrome is a problem that brings about overwhelm. Have you ever watched the series My 600 pound Life? On the show, people admit to thinking about their next meal before they\u2019ve even finished their current meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shiny new object syndrome is a lot like that. You buy a product and start flipping through it and suddenly you see another product to consider, so off you go! And just as the overweight individuals on the show suffer shame in their situation, entrepreneurs suffer it from inaction, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This industry moves very fast. You\u2019re always going to have certain marketers telling you that you just <em>have<\/em>&nbsp;to have the latest and greatest course or tool in order to succeed. But many things are evergreen and the fact that it moves fast is even <em>more<\/em>&nbsp;of a reason why you should get to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you keep dabbling in a bunch of areas and never go hard on any one business branch, you\u2019ll never see success. Many people feeling overwhelmed have tons of information in their head or on their computer, and they feel paralyzed about implementing it all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this describes you, just make a promise that you won\u2019t buy anything new until the old courses are sorted through. Then, like spring cleaning in your house, go through them one by one and sort them out as courses you want to implement versus those you\u2019ll let go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have to take a day or a week (or even several weeks) to get through it all. But organize it logically. Put traffic courses in one folder, content creation in another, sales copy in another and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make a list of what you already own to learn from and what you still need to find and learn. For instance, if you own a course on Facebook traffic, blog traffic, and paid traffic \u2013 but you don\u2019t own a Pinterest traffic course, then make a note that after you implement the ones you own, you might want to find a Pinterest course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overwhelm might rear its ugly head because you\u2019re trying to handle a major life crisis and work. For example, maybe you have ailing or aging parents you\u2019re caring for, or you\u2019re raising your grandkids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Know when you need to ask for help. Organize your schedule so that work fits in with your life. This might entail scheduling work hours while the kids are at school or while someone else is asleep and unable to distract you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How To Eliminate Overwhelm And Get Things Done As you embark on your journey as an online entrepreneur, you may feel so overwhelmed that even if Marie Kond\u014d herself waltzed into your life and organized it, you still wouldn&#8217;t be able to function properly. 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