Ep 118: 8 Tips to Handle Overwhelm in Business & Life

Feeling overwhelmed by a packed calendar, constant demands, and too many balls in the air? In this solo episode, Sara Murray shares 8 practical tips to handle overwhelm, protect what matters, and decide what can safely drop.

After an unintentional hiatus from Prospecting On Purpose®, Sara shares the honest reason the show went quiet: she was overwhelmed.

Business was growing. Travel was busy. Client work had to take priority. New responsibilities were showing up. Life was still life-ing. And eventually, something had to give.

In this episode, Sara walks through eight strategies that helped her navigate one of the busiest seasons of her business without burning everything down.

In this episode:

How to identify glass balls vs. rubber balls
The difference between situational overwhelm and constant overwhelm
Why a brain dump can help calm the immediate spiral
How to protect your non-negotiables before they disappear from your calendar
What to eliminate, outsource, or delay
Why communication matters before the ball drops
How to build your support roster before you need it
Why gratitude and reality can exist at the same time

If you’ve ever looked at your calendar and wondered where your free time went, felt like your phone wouldn’t stop ringing, or realized you were juggling too many balls at once, this episode is for you.

Because yes, something can be a blessing and still be hard.

And if you have to drop a ball, make sure it’s rubber - not glass.

Sara also references Episode 79, Why Mentorship Matters: 10 Tips to Finding the Right Mentor, and Episode 48 on embodying gratitude in your personal and professional life.

If this episode is useful, share it with a friend or colleague who may be in a season of overwhelm.

Connect with Sara:
Website: https://www.saramurray.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@saramurraysales
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saramurraysales/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saramurraysales/

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