Exhausted but Still Saying Yes? Break the Hidden Patterns Driving Your Overwhelm
You don’t need another planner. You don’t need another productivity hack. What you need is to uncover the hidden patterns quietly draining your energy and keeping you stuck in overwhelm.
In this post, we’ll explore the 3 patterns most working moms struggle with—and more imp
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Pattern 1: People-Pleasing Disguised as Productivity
It looks like volunteering for the extra project, saying yes to hosting, or taking on more at work—even when you’re already maxed out.
You tell yourself you’re being “helpful” or “productive,” but deep down it’s about avoiding disappointment and earning approval.
The shift: Practice one aligned no this week. Use this script:
“Thank you for thinking of me. I can’t commit to that right now.”
Short, kind, clear. No guilt.
Pattern 2: Decision Fatigue Disguised as Indecision
From dinner to deadlines, your brain makes hundreds of micro-decisions every day. Eventually, you stall—not because you’re indecisive, but because you’re exhausted.
The shift: Simplify with systems.
➡️ Tacos every Tuesday → no dinner debate.
➡️ Email only at 11 & 3 → no inbox overload.
➡️ Friday planning hour → no Monday panic.
When in doubt, simplify.
Pattern 3: Overfunctioning Disguised as Love
You step in to fix, remind, and manage everything—at home and at work. You tell yourself it’s love, leadership, or responsibility. But it’s actually control, and it costs you your peace.
The shift: Delegate and trust. Start with one thing. Whether it’s a teammate’s task or your child’s laundry, step back.
I trust you to handle this.
How Leadership Style Shapes Overwhelm
Each leadership style struggles differently:
Boss Lady in Action: Overwhelmed by carrying too much → delegate one task this week.
Charismatic Queen: Overwhelmed by saying yes to stay visible → say one aligned no.
Heart-Centered Guide: Overwhelmed by emotional overload → block 15 minutes of solitude.
Visionary Brainiac: Overwhelmed by overthinking → set a timer, decide, and move.
Your Coaching Homework This Week
Identify your strongest pattern.
Choose one micro-shift.
Practice it once.
That’s it. Not a life overhaul, just a new pattern.
Final Thoughts
You don’t need to burn it all down to get relief. You just need new patterns—ones that align with who you are and how you lead.
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