246. Why “Doing It All” Still Never Feels Like Enough

About this episode

The episode explores the deeper beliefs behind feelings of overwhelm and the pressure to do it all, particularly for women.

I’ve noticed that so many women already know they’re overwhelmed. We know we’re carrying too much. We know we’re stuck in “I should” thoughts all day long. But what actually changes things is understanding the belief underneath those thoughts. Because underneath “I should be doing more” is usually something deeper. If I rest, I’m lazy. If I need help, I’m failing. If I’m not the one holding everything together, I’m not enough. In this episode, I talk about the guilt, pressure, and all or nothing mindset that keeps so many women stuck in overfunctioning at work, at home, and inside their own minds. I also walk through the deeper work that has to happen before real change can actually stick. Not just replacing thoughts with positive affirmations, but questioning the standards, expectations, and beliefs that have been running the show for years. This conversation includes real examples from coaching women through motherhood, leadership, rest, productivity, and the fear of slowing down. If this episode resonates, I want you to pay attention to the questions that come up while listening. Your answers will tell you far more than your to do list ever will. Resources Mentioned: The…

People in this episode

Host: Samantha Hawley

Topics covered

• overwhelm
• guilt
• mindset
• productivity
• motherhood
• leadership

Keywords

• overfunctioning
• should thoughts
• beliefs
• rest
• productivity
• guilt
• mindset

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