Musings of a Former Overachiever

Ever catch yourself spiraling over a thought like “I must avoid looking bad”? In this episode, I unpack how to challenge those sneaky beliefs using Robert Dilts' "thought viruses", Byron Katie’s The Work and nervous system awareness. Learn how to question your assumptions, calm reactivity, and lead with more clarity and confidence. Perfect for overachievers, leaders and anyone ready...

In this episode , I unpack the identity labels we carry as leaders that feel productive, but actually hold us back. I’ll share how my addiction to urgency wasn’t a strength, it was a stress cycle. Letting go of that label gave me access to peace, clarity, and a more empowered team. You’ll learn: Why some leadership labels feel true but aren’t helpful The hidden cost of urgency on your nervous syst...

The first thing I had to learn how to do to get a sense of balance in my life was move from urgency to intentionality. Here are 10 ways that I did that. Feel free to take what works for you and tweak as necessary. PS: Not on my email list? Come join us and get weekly tips on how to change your self image from an overwhelmed overachiever to a calm and balanced achiever. Click here !

Ben Maden is originally from the UK. He moved to Australia in 2006 and discovered that working at full-tilt for years on end comes with a price. When things go wrong, they cascade. Today, he's sharing his overachiever story. He's still an entrepreneur and digital marketer at  Matter Solutions  but has oriented his life much more around a family centric life-design.

Today I cover a worksheet I put together to help you deal with that difficult person in your life and get to a win-win. Click here to get the worksheet. Sign up for the Overachiever's Manifesto here .

Do you label people at work as difficult? What if it's just a difference in your programming? Having this awareness helped me stress less and find it easier to get to a win win with people I had previously labeled as difficult. I hope it helps you too! PS: Sign up for the Overachiever's Manifesto here .

I often get asked how to tell the difference between being an optimal performer or an overachiever. Well, here's how. I would love to meet you or catch up. Click here to schedule some time! If you have my phone number, just call me! PS: Click here to get my weekly newsletter, The Overachiever's Manifesto.

Are you making the assumption that you can't say no to your boss? In this episode, I'll talk about why that is and give you a technique to use to bust that assumption. PS: Get more tips every week from the Overachiever's Manifesto. Click here to sign up.

Are you constantly trying to prove your worth? I did this for a long time. Today I talk about my journey and how I finally got to a place where I believe that I am enough at least 80% of the time. PS: I invite you to sign up for the Overachiever's Manifesto, which is a weekly newsletter full of practical ways to rebalance your life and stop being so addicted to work.

I can't wait for you to hear this amazing interview with my brilliant friend Jen who coaches people over 40 with ADHD. We talk about the intersection of ADHD and overachieving/overworking and get into the nitty gritty of how we helped ourselves with this dilemma. You might be an overachiever/overworker if you have performance issues at work, relationship issues or you just plain ignore your ow...

Busy is seen as success. Is it really? This episode discusses busyness and why you should embrace a bit of idleness. PS: Sign up for the Overachiever's Manifesto here .

I spent most of my life believing that I had to work long hours to be the most productive I could be. I was wrong. This episode will tell you why and give you some things to experiment with in regards to time efficiency. PS: Come on over and join the Overachiever's Burnout Recovery lab here . If you're not on Facebook, email me at holly@hollywlewis.com to sign up for the Overachiever's...

Are you addicted to work? Do you find yourself working more and more hours just to get that great feeling that you used to get? Let's talk about it! PS: If you're interested in experimenting with ways to recharge your life, join me in my FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170227661008215

Working from home has lots of great benefits, but it also has a dark side in terms of how much you work and how much energy you expend. In this episode I'll cover 10 tips to get more control around your work day and learning to leave work at work. PS: I invite you to join us in the fb group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170227661008215

You know when you get in that loop of overthinking and you can't seem to get out? Here's an experiment to try.

Burnout can sometimes be caused because we are spending all day doing things that we hate to do. You might think that there's nothing you can do about this, but I'm here to tell you that it's quite simple to start infusing your day with things that light you up. First you have to figure out what those things are!

We all have 24 hours. Time is not to blame for us not getting things done. Our use of time is the culprit. It's so easy to get distracted and lose focus. This episode discusses some mindset changes to consider and a method to prioritize your use of time and improve your focus. PS: If you are ready to take your leadership to the next level, I'm ready to show you how. Email me at holly@holly...

20% of your thoughts are causing 80% of your stress responses. What you believe about work is driving the stress response you are having. This episode talks about the way to find the thoughts that are driving the majority of your stress at work. PS. I would love to meet you! Schedule a free session here !

Overwhelm is so common these days. You feel frozen and like you are drowning in all the to dos and problems in your life. This episode covers some practical strategies to get yourself on top of things. PS: I'd love to meet you and talk about your work life! It's totally possible to not be stressed all the time about work. Let's talk!

I coach a lot of people on time anxiety. One way to free up time is to delegate, but a lot of people have a fear of doing so. Let's talk about 7 beliefs that might be holding you back and what to do about them.

Do you dread dealing with your boss? If this is true for you, I suspect you have a trust issue. Here are some things to think about when it comes to building trust with your boss. PS. If you are stuck and stressed at work, I'd love to talk to you about it. I offer a free session with no strings attached. We'll talk about your issues and I'll give you some tools to get you moving again....

Do you find yourself spending a ton of time trying to manage what other people are thinking and feeling? Do you say "what if" to yourself.....a lot? I totally get it and I do this as well. In this episode, I talk about why you might do this and what to do about it. PS: Does your work feedback include the fact that you need to be better about managing your frustration? Is it common for yo...

Just because I'm a coach doesn't mean that I don't get triggered sometimes and act in ways of which I'm not proud. It's all about calming your nervous system and figuring out a protocol to deal with it better next time. PS. If you are ready to reduce your work anxiety by 80% and still thrive at work, I'm ready to help you get there. Book a call with me today to discover wha...

In 2019 I had an epiphany that I needed to change my life. I was burned out and thought it was my weight and the hours I worked. It was not. It was the way I was using my time and my energy. Here's what I changed to change my life. PS: If you're stressed to the hilt and are ready to change, schedule a free session here ! I can't wait to meet you.

When I ask the question what stresses you out a work, most people answer with some flavor of "the people". This episode discusses the three areas I believe are crucial to our relationships at work. PS. Take me up on a free session now because the more you wait to do something about all that stress, the more it will accumulate. Click here to schedule your spot!