In this episode we explore the hidden consequences of Overwhelm, the high level neuroscience of the brain, the triggers and a rock solid solution for beating overwhelm from your life.

Key Points:

The top quotes and messages from this episode include:
The Triune Brain

• Lizard – Flight for fight
• Monkey – Emotional monkey
• Mammalian – High order thinking

The following all negatively effected when you’re in overwhelm:

• Relationships at work and home
• Health and fitness
• Work performance, quality, lack of creativity and insight
• Career momentum and opportunities

What triggers overwhelm:

• Doing too many things at once
• Never switching off i.e. always on a device when you have a spare moment
• Bouncing around from one task to the next

Three steps to managing overwhelm:

1. Mindmaps – to help you step back and take a helicopter view
2. Daily Focus Session Focus – to reset your mind and focus everyday
   1. Reset Focus
   2. Review meetings and how you’re spending time
   3. Plan and rehearse day ahead
3. Work Practices – to keep you in the moment

Stay epic
Greg