Feeling buried under deadlines, endless meetings, and a buzzing brain that just won’t quit? You’re not alone and it’s not a “you” problem. Overwhelm is everywhere right now, but it doesn’t have to run the show. I sat with psychologist, executive coach, and LinkedIn Learning instructor Erin Shrimpton. We tackled managing overwhelm, building team emotional intelligence as a leader, and finding those micro-moments of joy and focus that make work actually feel good again. In this episode, you’ll learn: - A quick mental reset to ground yourself in the present - Low effort habits that make a big difference - How to spot real urgency vs. perceived urgency - Simple team habits that boost psychological safety - Micro-moments of flow to re-engage your focus - Tips when feeling overwhelmed in a job interview When overwhelm hits, take one action that sets you up to tell a joyful or meaningful story later. No perfection required just small, value-aligned steps toward feeling more grounded and less frazzled.