Academic Woman Amplified

When you’re in a season of overwhelm you might feel like all you’re doing is putting out fires, and nothing is getting accomplished. On this episode I’m sharing how to work through the overwhelm and move the needle forward.  Are you at a point in your semester where overwhelm is taking over? If you are having trouble figuring out where to put your energy, distinguishing between what is important and what is urgent, or you can’t seem to decide what to focus on, you might be struggling with overwhelm. I’ve got some advice and practical ideas for cutting through the distractions and staying on track.   Combating General Overwhelm When you’re feeling like nothing is getting done and you can’t focus, it’s important to set yourself up to make progress where you can. Here are some simple ways to do that.   1.  Do a brain dump. Find a place that is easy to access and write down All The Things. Put everything on this list that is bumping around in your brain and stressing you out. I recommend making the list somewhere