# 88 || 4 Simple Ways to Deal With Overwhelm as an Entrepreneur

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Published: 2025-02-19T09:01:00+00:00
Episode link: https://selahstudiosco.podbean.com/e/88-4-simple-ways-to-deal-with-overwhelm-as-an-entrepreneur/
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Duration seconds: 1070

## Resource

Feeling stuck and overwhelmed in your business? You're not alone. In this episode, we tackle the common problem of feeling overwhelmed as a business owner. Many entrepreneurs struggle with too many tasks, endless to-do lists, and the pressure to keep all the plates spinning. I’m sharing four simple, practical ways to handle overwhelm when it hits - AND... these techniques take just minutes to use. **What You'll Learn:** - How to spot the early warning signs of overwhelm before it takes over - A simple breathing technique that can calm your mind in seconds - Why pen-and-paper brain dumps work better than digital lists - How to break free from overwhelm using small, manageable steps **Links & Resources Mentioned:** - Weekly Reset Routine Mini Workshop: https://SelahStudios.co/weeklyreset - Instagram: https://Instagram.com/martagoertzen - Blog Post: https://SelahStudios.co/88 **Key Timestamps:** 00:00:00 Introduction and common signs of overwhelm 00:06:04 Step 1: Taking care of yourself through breathing and breaks 00:09:58 Step 2: How to do an effective brain dump 00:12:48 Step 3: Starting with small, manageable tasks 00:13:36 Step 4: Celebrating progress and evaluating triggers 00:16:58 Information about the Weekly Reset Routine Workshop

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