In this episode, Nick discusses overwhelm and how it relates to trauma. By understanding that overwhelm can occur when multiple things happen all at once, and our nervous system perceives it as a threat. Self-awareness in recognizing and managing overwhelm is highly important, and taking a step back, breathing, and reflecting on the situation to prioritize tasks can help you move forward with clarity.

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• Overwhelm can occur when multiple things happen all at once, and our nervous system sees it as a threat.
  
  
• Self-awareness is crucial in recognizing and managing overwhelm.
  
  
• Taking a step back, breathing, and reflecting on the situation can help prioritize tasks and create a plan during the overwhelming moments.
  
  
• Daily habits like meditation and goal-setting can prepare oneself mentally for the day and build resilience.
  

“Overwhelm can feel like you just shut down. What happens in that moment is cognitive fatigue—too much mental action happening.”

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• Overwhelm often leads to a sense of shutting down mentally.
  
  
• The feeling is actually a result of cognitive fatigue, which is the brain getting overworked.
  
  
• Cognitive fatigue happens when there’s too much going on mentally.
  
  
• Recognizing this as cognitive fatigue can help us manage it better.
  

“We have the power to stop and slow down. It takes awareness.”

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• We have control over how fast or slow we move through things.
  
  
• Slowing down is a choice we can make to avoid burnout.
  
  
• Building self-awareness helps us recognize when to hit the brakes.
  
  
• Slowing down can actually increase productivity and well-being in the long run.
  

“Cognitive fatigue occurs when the brain is trying to maintain a high level of activity without rest.”

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• Cognitive fatigue kicks in when the brain’s working hard without breaks.
  
  
• This is basically mental exhaustion from trying to stay at peak performance for too long.
  
  
• It’s important to take regular breaks to avoid mental burnout.
  
  
• Rest isn’t just a luxury—it’s necessary to keep your brain functioning properly.
  

About Nick McGowan

Nick is the Head of Disruption at Choose Your Calling. He is a constantly evolving human on a path toward self-mastery, doing the best he can each day to manage his mindset, emotions, and help others do the same.

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• https://chooseyourcalling.com/author/nickmcgowan/
  
  
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/thenickmcgowan/
  

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