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If you’ve been thinking, I can’t focus… I can’t catch up… I feel so behind… this episode is for you. Today, Mel breaks down overwhelm: why your brain feels overloaded and the 4 simple steps you can use today to clear your mind and finally get back on track. You’ll learn: -The real reason you can’t focus (and it’s not what you think) -The first thing to do when you feel paralyzed by stress or decisions -Why doing more is actually keeping you stuck -A quick 30-second reset that melts overwhelm fast -How to stop the “I’m so behind” spiral If your to-do list never ends. If your home, inbox, or mind feels cluttered, or if you’re constantly running on empty, this episode will help you hit reset. By the end, you’ll have a proven game plan to break free from the Overwhelm Trap and take your power back, in a very surprising way. For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked the episode, check out this one next: Focus on Yourself: 3 Signs You’re Giving Too Much & What to Do About It Right Now Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration. Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them Theory Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-free Disclaimer
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The speaker mentions quoting medical experts extensively in the Let Them Theory book while discussing stress and overwhelm.

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The Five Resets
Dr. Aditi Noorakar

Dr. Aditi is the New York Times bestselling author of The Five Resets, which discusses how to reset your capacity to handle stress and overwhelm.

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