Busy, Blurry and Burnt Out? Maybe It’s Time to Do Things Differently

Let’s call it out…

Most of us are juggling far more than we care to admit. Kids, work, parents, WhatsApp messages, emails, late-night worries, and endless mental to-do lists. And somehow, we still feel behind.

In recent coaching sessions and leadership trainings, I’ve noticed a recurring theme: everyone is busy being busy. But when we pause and unpack what’s really going on, we discover a different story. A story of overwhelm, lack of clarity, and the subtle emotional exhaustion that comes from constantly reacting without direction.

Sometimes we’re so caught up telling others how busy we are that we never actually get started on the thing we’re supposed to be doing.

Does this sound familiar?

The Trap of “Corporate ADHD”

I call it “corporate ADHD”. The modern workplace version of bouncing from one thing to the next, half-finishes everything, and wonders why nothing truly moves forward.

It’s not a clinical diagn...

You can’t be both. You have to choose one or the other.

Life can feel heavy sometimes.
We all go through moments where fear, regret, and anxiety take over — where we find ourselves stuck in a loop, worrying about the past or catastrophising about a future that hasn’t even happened yet.

But here’s the hard truth: If we don’t change how we respond to life, nothing else will change either.

Right now, many people are living in a cycle of misery, not just because of what’s happening around them, but because of how they’re thinking about what’s happening.

They replay the past.
They predict disaster in the future.
And without even realising it, they feed their own fear and anxiety.
They slip into survival mode, reacting to everything instead of choosing how to respond.

If that feels familiar, here’s something important to know:

You’re either the hero of your life, or you’re playing the victim.
You get to choose.

Life is messy. There are no perfect paths, no perfect decisions.
We all ma...

In a world of 8 billion people, it's inevitable that there are countless things affecting our daily lives that are completely out of our control. As much as we'd like to be the directors of everything that happens around us, it's simply not possible. Inconveniences, both big and small, occur every day, and even though they may not be our fault, they can still be frustrating and overwhelming. When faced with situations beyond our control, we often find ourselves experiencing negative emotions like fear, doubt, and worry. So, what can we do when we find ourselves in this position? While each situation and individual is unique, the following tips can help us effectively deal with things we can't control.

1. Embrace Your Emotions

The first step when something out of your control affects you is to acknowledge and accept the influence it has on your emotions. When faced with devastating events, our natural response is to try and fix or resolve the situation immediately. However, going th...