Ep 35: Overcoming Overwhelm

In this episode, we’re diving into something that hits all of us from time to time—overwhelm. For me, even after years of mindset work, I still catch myself in that mental whirlwind: the looping thoughts, the endless mental to-do list, the freeze that comes from not knowing what to tackle first. Sound familiar?

Here’s the truth: overwhelm usually isn’t about how much is on your plate. It’s about how you’re thinking about what’s on your plate.

So here’s the good news…

You have more power than you think. 

Today, we’re going to unpack what really causes overwhelm, how to spot it at the thought level, and how to shift out of it before it hijacks your day. I’m also calling out one of the biggest myths we’ve been sold—multitasking and hustle as the gold standard—and offering a calmer, more effective way forward.

And before we start, let me just say this: feeling overwhelmed does not mean you’re dropping the ball. It means you’re human. We all go there. But when you learn how to work with it, instead of fighting it or judging it, you step more fully into that calm, clear, poised version of you that’s ready to tackle it.

What You'll Learn: 

• How to spot overwhelm at the thought level—learn to tune into the specific thoughts running through your mind when that frazzled, anxious feeling kicks in.
• The difference between indulgent and useful emotions—understand how emotions like overwhelm, confusion, and worry keep you spinning your wheels, while courage, determination, and persistence help you move forward.
• The truth about multitasking—why what we think is a time-saver is actually a fast track to overwhelm and mental exhaustion.
• How to schedule your time with intention—ditch the last-minute scramble by planning ahead in a way that supports calm, clarity, and sustainability.

Featured:

• Join Arpita at Thought Leaders Week at Miraval in Tucson, AZ this June.

• Learn about Arpita's next Circle of Six Small Group Coaching Cohort HERE.
• Learn more about Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma's programs with Thought Work, MD, including 1-to-1 coaching for individuals, group coaching cohorts for organizations, and her online self-study courses HERE.
• Transforming Your Anger From Reaction to Response Online Self Study Course with Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma.