Do You Ever Feel Like a Chicken With its Head Cut Off?

Do you know the expression about running around “like a chicken with its head cut off?” This rather ghoulish idiom refers to a frenzied,  disorganized,  and decidedly out-of-focus state that frequently accompanies overwhelm.  This month we will look at solutions for accomplishing your goals even during particularly busy and distracting periods of time.

Here are some immediate solutions to try:

• If you are having trouble settling down and getting started on a task,  set a kitchen timer for just five minutes. Promise yourself you will stick with the task until the buzzer sounds (of course, you can work for longer if you choose)!
  
  
• Do something every day in service to your project or necessary task. This will help build momentum.
  
  
• Build in a reward  immediately following completion of your work to establish positive motivation.
  
  
• Be gentle and kind to yourself as you learn new ways to manage overwhelm.

Let us know what you learned, by sharing taking just a moment to share your experience below!

Take good care,

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