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Jennifer Bassman - Mental Strength, Resilience Builder

You're Not Lazy... You're Overwhelmed (Why You Procrastinate, Give Up, and More)

Published about 1 month ago • 1 min read

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Stress Management for Women

Hello Reader -

Feeling Tired and Unmotivated?

Does it seem like you are procrastinating more often? Feeling unproductive? ME TOO.
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Instead of telling ourselves to get it together and stop being lazy, maybe there is a different issue we need to address... we're overwhelmed.

What the heck are you supposed to do about it?

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I am excited about this week's blog post! This simple mindset shift got me up off the couch because I was motivated to write and share it with you.
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I think we all beat ourselves up unnecessarily about taking a break or feeling "lazy." Usually, the problem isn't laziness - it's being overwhelmed. When I figured this out about my own resistance to cleaning out my closet, I was able to get started on it.

Stay awesome,

Jennifer

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Jennifer Bassman - Mental Strength, Resilience Builder

Stress gets in your way of thinking clearly and making good decisions. Learn to build mental strength and resilience so you can manage your stress and stay focused on your goals. (Specializes in women entrepreneurs, small business owners, and leaders.)

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