Do you find yourself falling into the trap of overwhelm? Do you ask yourself, “Why are my big writing goals failing? I have the answer plus ways to fix the overwhelm.
- A finished manuscript
- A thriving blog
- A steady stream of clients
- Time with friends and family
- And more…
Get Out Of The Trap Of Overwhelm – Here’s How
But does the sheer scale of these goals sometimes make you freeze? You have a complete plan, but you find yourself staring at a blank page, not wanting to pick up the phone and make a sales call, or even close the computer and get out of the office at a decent hour. You’re overwhelmed by the mountain of work ahead.
This is the “Trap of Overwhelm,” and it’s a common pitfall. In my journey as an entrepreneur, author, breast cancer survivor, and Gigi (grandmother to 5 grandbabies, I learned that big goals, especially during challenging times, can be paralyzing. The pressure to make huge, immediate progress often leads to burnout and a feeling of failure before you’ve even truly begun.
The solution isn’t to set smaller goals, but to find a different path to achieving them. In my upcoming book, Spark Your Success: Tiny Habits, Transformational Results, I introduce the concept of MicroHabits — tiny, consistent actions that build effortless momentum. You don’t have to overhaul your entire life overnight. You just need to find a small, reliable spark to ignite your progress.
Action Step: Think about a writing or business goal you’ve been putting off.
What is the one thing about it that feels most overwhelming? Please write it down. Acknowledging that feeling is the first step toward finding a more manageable path forward.
Please drop me a comment and let me know what one thing you’re struggling to complete or even move forward on.