Hang on a mo, do you really think you’re allowed to do what you need, to say what you want, to feel how you feel, to think those thoughts and be the real you? Says who?! In this episode we look at: How we can feel we don’t have permission to think, feel, say, be or do what we want or need The impact this has on our wellbeing and our everyday lives How we can start to allow ourselves to act in the way we truly want to Resources: If you’d like to find out more about coaching with me click here  Come say hi to me here on Instagram, I’m @gabrielletreanor If you enjoy the podcast I’d love you to leave a review on iTunes so that others can find it too If you value what I share in the podcast, and elsewhere, you can buy me a virtual cuppa here  

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#79 Wait, is that allowed?

Overwhelm is part of the human experience but it’s within our power to deal with it, reduce it and help ourselves to feel less of it. In this episode we look at: Where we can go wrong with our thinking around overwhelm A powerful image to help us gauge how overwhelmed we are How we can start to bring down the overwhelm and feel more in control Resources: The Calm Mind Club is open to join now, check it out and join by clicking here  You can email me your thoughts on the podcast at gabrielle@gabrielletreanor.com Come say hi to me here on Instagram, I’m @gabrielletreanor  If you enjoy the podcast I’d love you to leave a review on iTunes so that others can find it too If you value what I share in the podcast, and elsewhere, you can buy me a virtual cuppa by clicking here  

#78 The waves of overwhelm

Never mind making resolutions or setting SMART goals and you can definitely forget the new year new you nonsense! There’s one practice I love to do at the start of a new year that feels supportive and inspiring without any pressure. In this episode we look at: What choosing a guiding word for the year is and is not How you can find the word that will best support you What my word (or words?!) are for the coming year Resources: Rooted – the self-study, instant access course to help you feel calm, in control and confident you can cope – is available to everyone, click here for more info. And I’m making it available for free to NHS staff  Come say hi to me here on Instagram, I’m @gabrielletreanor Susannah Conway’s Find Your Word e-course can be found here  If you enjoy the podcast I’d love you to leave a review on iTunes so that others can find it too If you value what I share in the podcast, and elsewhere, you can buy me a virtual cuppa here 

#77 A guiding word for the year ahead

Looking ahead to 2021 doesn’t mean you have to set goals and have a 12-month plan. Thinking about how you want to feel and be as well as what you want to do can give you clarity and a steer on the direction you want to take. In this episode we look at: What you may be thinking or feeling about the coming year How to look ahead to the next year in a way that feels helpful to you 15 suggested journalling questions to explore Resources: Get the journal prompts in this week’s newsletter by clicking here  If you’d like to find out more about coaching with me click here  If you enjoy the podcast I’d love you to leave a review on iTunes so that others can find it too If you value what I share in the podcast, and elsewhere, you can buy me a virtual cuppa by clicking here  

#76 What would You from December 2021 say?

Whether you’re happy to wave off this year or want to slam the door in its face, 2020 has been quite the year. Even with all the uncertainty, the worry, the upset and the challenges, what can we take from this year, what can we learn about ourselves that suggests this year wasn’t a total bust? In this episode we look at: How we can benefit by reflecting on this past year How to take time to reflect in a way that feels right for you 15 suggested reflective journal prompts Resources: Get the journal prompts in this week’s newsletter by clicking here  If you’d like to find out more about coaching with me click here  If you enjoy the podcast I’d love you to leave a review on iTunes so that others can find it too If you value what I share in the podcast, and elsewhere, you can buy me a virtual cuppa here  

#75 How to find gold dust in the mud pit that was 2020

Some days you wake up feeling out of sorts and you may not know why. So what do you do when you feel like that? How do you deal with those feelings and change your mood? In this episode we look at: What we tell ourselves about how we’re feeling The pros and cons of taking the fast mood change approach How we can help ourselves deal with our rubbish mood Resources: Get your free 7 Steps to Overcome Introvert Overwhelm guide by clicking here  Come say hi to me here on Instagram, I’m @gabrielletreanor  If you enjoy the podcast I’d love you to leave a review on iTunes so that others can find it too If you value what I share in the podcast, and elsewhere, you can buy me a virtual cuppa here  

#74 When you’re in a rubbish mood

can’t see or don’t feel any difference in yourself in spite of the action you’re taking to bring about change. In this episode we look at: The struggle of trusting in ourselves The power of small steps over time What creates lasting change Resources: My free workshop – 3 Steps to Start Feeling Calm and In Control – is happening on Thursday 26 November and if you can’t join me live you’ll get the replay. Sign up here  Come say hi to me here on Instagram, I’m @gabrielletreanor  If you enjoy the podcast I’d love you to leave a review on iTunes so that others can find it too If you value what I share in the podcast, and elsewhere, you can buy me a virtual cuppa here  

#73 When it feels like you’re not getting anywhere

When you feel disappointed in yourself Why is it we can be so much harder on ourselves than we are on other people? We can give others leeway and second chances but if we don’t get perfection from ourselves at the first attempt we’re quick to self-criticise and berate ourselves for failing. In this episode we look at: The challenge of feeling disappointed in yourself A completely different way to think about our so-called failures What we gain from falling down that helps us get back up Resources: My new online course, Rooted – feel calm, in control and confident you can cope – is available to pre-order now with two bonuses that are only available for a few more days! Click here to find out more and join Come say hi to me on Instagram, I’m @gabrielletreanor If you enjoy the podcast I’d love you to leave a review on iTunes so that others can find it too If you value what I share in the podcast, and elsewhere, you can buy me a virtual cuppa here 

#72 When you feel disappointed in yourself

We may not realise it but how you are, what you say and do, has an impact that goes beyond those immediately around us. So not only do we affect others when we’re tired, overwhelmed or stressed, but also when we’re energised, relaxed and happy… In this episode we look at: Research that shows just how far-reaching an affect we can have on other people How that questions the idea that taking care of your own needs and desires is selfish I share an example of how I saw the ripple effect for myself What the ripple effect means for how we treat ourselves   Resources: My new online course, Rooted – feel calm, in control and confident you can cope – is available to pre-order now with two bonuses to boot! Click here to find out more and join  Come say hi to me on Instagram, I’m @gabrielletreanor If you enjoy the podcast I’d love you to leave a review on iTunes so that others can find it too If you value what I share in the podcast, and elsewhere, you can buy me a virtual cuppa https://ko-fi.com/gabrielletreanor 

#71 You make more of an impact than you think

This week is a lot, with lockdown restrictions in the UK and the election in the US it can feel overwhelming to manage and cope with. In this episode we look at: Why it’s okay if you’re feeling overwhelmed by it all What you can learn from the past eight months or so What is and is not going to help you during right now How you can get through whatever’s coming next Resources: Sign up for my emails and get your free 7 Steps to Overcome Introvert Overwhelm guide here Come say hi to me on Instagram, I’m @gabrielletreanor If you’d like to find out more about coaching with me click here If you enjoy the podcast I’d love you to leave a review on iTunes so that others can find it too If you value what I share in the podcast, and elsewhere, you can buy me a virtual cuppa here 

#70 When the world and life feel like a LOT

Self-awareness – is it a way to limit and box yourself in, use the labels as an excuse to not do hard things, or is it how you can free and empower yourself to live your life to its full potential? In this episode we look at: The two arguments for and against self-knowledge The empathy scale and what an empath looks and feels like The superpower of being highly empathetic How you and others gain from your deeper understanding of your own nature Resources: Download your free 7 Steps to Overcome Introvert Overwhelm guide by clicking here Come say hi to me on Instagram, I’m @gabrielletreanor If you’d like to find out more about coaching with me click here If you enjoy the podcast I’d love you to leave a review on iTunes so that others can find it too If you value what I share in the podcast, and elsewhere, you can buy me a virtual cuppa by clicking here 

#69 Can too much self-awareness be a bad thing?

Not being able to fall asleep, or waking up in the night, is frustrating and makes life feel even harder than it already is. You try to make yourself go to sleep but you just get more stressed and more worn out. You need help! In this episode we look at: The simple and powerful mindset shift that changes how you feel about lying awake in bed The importance of telling your body and brain to wind down long before your head hits the pillow Two different ideas that you can try to help yourself nod off Resources: Share your views to help me give you the best support to overcome your overwhelm in this survey  Come say hi to me on Instagram, I’m @gabrielletreanor If you’d like to find out more about coaching with me check out here If you enjoy the podcast I’d love you to leave a review on iTunes so that others can find it too If you value what I share in the podcast, and elsewhere, you can buy me a virtual cuppa here 

#68 When you’re not sleeping well

Knowing how introverted you are (or aren’t) and understanding what introversion really is (and what it isn’t) empowers you to recognise what contributes to your overwhelm and so how to deal with and reduce it. In this episode we look at: The differences between introversion and extroversion What introversion is and is not How your introversion nature shows up in everyday life How being an introvert can lead to overwhelm How understanding your introversion is freeing, not limiting Resources: Download your free 7 Steps to Overcome Introvert Overwhelm guide here  Susan Cain’s book Quiet If you’d like to find out more about coaching with me click here  Come say hi to me on Instagram, I’m @gabrielletreanor If you enjoy the podcast I’d love you to leave a review on iTunes so that others can find it too If you value what I share in the podcast, and elsewhere, you can buy me a virtual cuppa here 

#67 What does introversion have to do with feeling overwhelmed?

When we ‘what if’ we’re usually thinking about what if it went wrong, what if I messed up, what if I can’t do it, what if it’s awful… but there are two sides to what ifs and there’s power in allowing ourselves to imagine what if it went right. In this episode we look at: Our beliefs around what choices and power we think we have The flipside of our standard what ifs The magic in the possibility of our hopes and dreams Resources: Download your free 7 Steps to Overcome Introvert Overwhelm guide here If you’d like to find out more about coaching with me click here Come say hi to me on Instagram, I’m @gabrielletreanor If you enjoy the podcast I’d love you to leave a review on iTunes so that others can find it too If you value what I share in the podcast, and elsewhere, you can buy me a virtual cuppa here 

#66 What if… it went right?

It can be a real struggle to feel able to take care of our own needs and wants when we feel we should be putting others before ourselves so here we tackle it head on. In this episode we look at: The problem with self-care The story that looking after ourselves is selfish A different approach and what it looks like Resources: The Calm Mind Club is open to join until Saturday 3 October, check it out and join here  Come say hi to me on Instagram, I’m @gabrielletreanor If you enjoy the podcast I’d love you to leave a review on iTunes, there are instructions for how to do so here https://gabrielletreanor.com/podcast If you value what I share in the podcast, and elsewhere, you can buy me a virtual cuppa here 

#65 Self-conservation – what is it and are you doing it?

Discover how to overcome your overwhelm, calm your busy mind and enjoy your life as it is right now. Gabrielle Treanor, certified coach, writer and teacher specialising in overwhelm, shares ideas and inspiration from positive psychology, along with practical mindfulness and self-care techniques, actions and tools to empower you to lower your stress, feel more calm, in control and free to enjoy your life more. Find out more about how you can overcome your overwhelm at https://gabrielletreanor.com.

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