#236| One Simple Mantra That Stops Overwhelm In Its Tracks: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
From Overwhelmed Working Woman: Boost Productivity, Master Time Management, Overcome Overwhelm & Stop People Pleasing by Michelle Gauthier | Inspired by Mel Robbins, Jen Sincero, Brene Brown, Glennon Doyle, Emily Ley, Shauna Niequist
March 26, 2026 · 9 min
About this episode
This episode discusses how being mentally stuck in the past or future can lead to overwhelm and offers insights on staying present.
Are you physically present—but mentally stuck replaying the past or worrying about what’s next? If you constantly feel overwhelmed, distracted, or disconnected, your brain may be pulling you out of the present moment without you even realizing it. This episode breaks down why that happens and how it quietly fuels stress, anxiety, and lack of focus in your daily life. In this episode, you will: Learn why your brain defaults to the past and future—and how it increases overwhelm &nbs...
People in this episode
Host: Michelle Gauthier
Topics covered
- overwhelm
- productivity
- time management
- mental health
- stress
- anxiety
Keywords
- overwhelm
- productivity
- time management
- stress
- anxiety
- mental health
- focus
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