WCP128 Archives Vol. I Managing overwhelm

Over the next few months, I’m going to be periodically re-releasing some of the best and most popular episodes from the Writing Coach Podcast archives. If you’ve been a subscriber from day one, you’re ready to deepen your understanding of these concepts. I’ll give you a few additional thoughts about each episode. And if you’re new, think of this as a curated list as to where to start. We don’t absorb and apply everything the first time. Today’s archival episode on managing overwhelm is one that I’ve listened to quite a few times. :) Most of the time I’m clear about what causes overwhelm, what it looks and feels like … but I sometimes get caught up in it too. Listening to this episode help me recalibrate, remind myself what to look out for, and to identify when it’s happening earlier on. Let’s look at the three main causes of overwhelm and how to find relief. MENTIONED IN THIS SHOW WCP 1: What’s your problem? WCP 2: Thinking thoughts and feeling feels WORK WITH ME Join the waitlist for my small group coaching program, Freelance Writer Bootcamp, and you’ll be the first to hear when enrollment opens again. Break into your dream publications and get paid well while covering stories that matter. Alumni of my small group coaching program have used the proven Bootcamp processes to break into the New York Times, the Guardian, Bustle, Fodor’s, Ms., Al Jazeera, the BBC, and many more. Click here to join the small group waitlist: www.FreelanceWriterBootcamp.com Private coaching is for the writer who wants a personalized agenda and transformative breakthroughs. You’ll experience new clarity about what’s been holding you back and choose new patterns of thinking and behavior to propel you forward toward your goals. Click here for a private coaching consultation: www.rebeccalweber.com/coach REVIEW THE WRITING COACH PODCAST Please let other writers know why you listen and what they’ll get out of tuning in. Your reviews help support the longevity of this podcast. Click here to write a review on Apple Podcasts. More info and complete show notes: www.rebeccalweber.com/podcast128

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Rebecca L. Weber coaches with the sustainable strategies, mindset shifts, and creative skills development she uses to help independent writers around the world. If you’ve got what it takes to make it as a freelance writer, but struggle with confidence, imposter syndrome, overwhelm, procrastination, time management, writer’s block, improving your craft, marketing, pitching, underearning, pursuing meaning in your work, or getting in your own way, this is the writing podcast for you. Learn, grow, and succeed as a freelancer by identifying the wants and needs of your editors, your readers, and yourself. Rebecca draws on her experience as a journalist covering social justice, the environment, international development, the arts, and travel for publications like CNN, the New York Times, Dwell, and Ebony.com. Download a free guide on how to pitch at www.rebeccalweber.com/5-proven-steps