Today on the Connectors Edge Podcast we welcomed back Scott Holmes. See below for some resources for any kind of overwhelm.
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Writer's Conference Experience in Tulum
Scott shared his experience attending a writer's conference in Tulum, Mexico, where he and his wife celebrated their first wedding anniversary. He highlighted the impact of the conference in fostering close friendships among participants and the powerful speaking style of Oliver Reed, who encourages authenticity in writing.
Understanding and Preventing Burnout
Scott shared his personal experience with burnout, describing it as a state of overwhelming stress and hopelessness, particularly when facing multiple challenging situations simultaneously, such as managing family responsibilities and work while dealing with a spouse's cancer treatment and a child's medical instability. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a healthy outlook and perspective while having the necessary tools to prevent relapse into burnout.
Finding Respite in Overwhelming Times
Scott shared his personal experience of feeling overwhelmed and isolated, emphasizing the importance of finding safe spaces for respite. Caregiving vs Financial Overwhelm
Scott shared his personal experience of making difficult life-and-death decisions for his wife and daughter, emphasizing that the focus was always on improving quality of life rather than just prolonging existence.
Challenges of Remote Work
Scott and Ricki discussed the challenges of working from home, including the difficulty of defining work boundaries and the risk of working excessive hours, which can lead to a lack of personal life. Overwhelm Management Strategies Discussion
The group discussed personal experiences with overwhelm, with Scott sharing a story about walking 25 miles to get home during a snowstorm.
Referral Business Builders Program Overview
Marian discussed the Referral Business Builders program, including their book club currently reading "The Big Leap" and focusing on Einstein time versus Newtonian time. She promoted upcoming events including a Connectors Classroom session on new AI technology and Marketing Made Easy meetings, all available through their website.
Trusted Articles & Guides
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) “I’m So Stressed Out! Fact Sheet”A very straightforward fact sheet that explains what stress and anxiety are, how to tell if what you’re feeling is typical stress or something more serious, and offers practical coping ideas (journaling, breathing/mindfulness, healthy habits, reaching out for help).
National Institute of Mental Health Mental Health First Aid “5 Ways to Cope When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed”A short, practical post offering simple self-care strategies if you feel overwhelmed — from deep breathing and walking away (when possible), to creating a “no” list, setting boundaries, self-kindness, leaning on others, and journaling.
Great for everyday emotional overwhelm or burnout. Mental Health First Aid
Rick Hanson, PhD “Stress and Overwhelm” (on his personal growth website)Offers bite-sized mindfulness practices and simple daily-level tools to build resilience: breathwork, grounding, self-compassion, gratitude, and inner calm. Good as ongoing support when overwhelm isn’t a crisis but a recurring struggle. rickhanson.com
How to Beat Stress and Overwhelm: 8 Research‑Backed Tips (YouTube video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLl5ueslt6E
Gives research-based guidance to transform overwhelm into calm, useful for chronic stress or heavy workloads.
