308: Feeling Overwhelmed? Try My 10‑Minute Time Reset Hack

Workday Playdate

In this solo episode of Workday Playdate, Erin tackles one of today’s biggest workplace challenges: overwhelm. With 66% of employees reporting burnout, it’s clear we’re all carrying too much and running on empty. But here’s the good news: a reset doesn’t have to be complicated. Erin shares her simple, science-backed 10-Minute Time Reset Hack to help you recharge your energy, sharpen your focus, and calm your nervous system without overhauling your entire schedule.

Through real talk and practical strategies, Erin shows you how just 10 intentional minutes a day can shift your mindset from frazzled to focused.

Inside This Episode:

• Overwhelm is Universal: Why burnout is more common than you think—and nothing to be ashamed of.
• The 10-Minute Reset Hack: Erin’s go-to practice for stepping away from the chaos and resetting your brain.
• Science-Backed Benefits: How movement reduces cortisol, boosts dopamine, and fuels creativity.
• Personalize Your Reset: From walking to stretching to dancing—how to make this hack work for you.
• Community and Sharing: Why spreading the reset hack could help your colleagues (and your culture) thrive.

Who This Episode Is For:

• Professionals drowning in endless tasks and notifications.
• Leaders who want simple tools to support their teams’ mental health and productivity.
• Anyone who feels like “just one more thing” might tip them over the edge.

Tune in to learn how to give yourself a reset in just 10 minutes—and if you know someone stuck in the overwhelm cycle, share this episode with them.

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