37. Close The Loop - How To Eliminate Anxiety And Overwhelm

Business Advisor Podcast

In this episode we dive deep into tackling the relentless feelings of anxiety and overwhelm that many of us face.
Amanda C. Watts shares a personal story of hitting rock bottom despite having everything seemingly perfect. Learn the exact steps she took to close open loops and regain control over her life. Tune in to discover how you can eliminate mental clutter, reduce stress, and achieve a state of flow.

Key Takeaways:

1. Understand Open Loops:
   • Know the reason why unresolved tasks and thoughts cause anxiety and overwhelm.
   • Find out how open loops are more than just items on your to-do list—they can be thoughts, ideas, and commitments.
2. Identify Your Open Loops:
   • Learn the exact steps to download every thought and task from your brain onto paper.
   • Recognize the importance of getting everything out of your mind to start managing it effectively.
3. Analyze and Categorize:
   • Get the exact steps to analyze your list of open loops and categorize them into personal, business, and others.
   • Understand how grouping these tasks helps in creating a clear action plan.
4. Schedule to Close the Loops:
   • Discover how scheduling tasks in your diary can close open loops and free up mental space.
   • Find out the reason why putting even small tasks on your calendar can reduce mental load significantly.
5. Take Immediate Action on Quick Tasks:
   • Eliminate small open loops immediately if they take less than 10 minutes.
   • Learn how scheduling blocks of time for quick tasks can streamline your workflow.
6. Create Breathing Space:
   • Understand the importance of scheduling time for yourself to relax and breathe.
   • Get practical tips on how to incorporate these breaks into your daily routine.
7. Practical Examples:
   • Know the exact steps to handle common open loops like making dinner, writing a podcast episode, and scheduling appointments.
   • Learn how to manage larger projects by breaking them down into scheduled tasks.
8. Final Recap and Tips:
   • Recap the strategy to eliminate overwhelm by closing open loops.
   • Discover how this approach can change your life by freeing up mental energy and improving productivity.

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