Instructor
Rhonda Scharf CSP - HoF
Feeling overwhelmed has become the silent epidemic of today's workplace.
With constant interruptions, competing priorities, digital overload, and shifting expectations, it's easy to fall into a reactive cycle - always putting out fires, always catching up, and rarely feeling in control. This webinar provides the tools, mindset shifts, and practical strategies to help participants regain control of their workday and reduce the feeling of being constantly overwhelmed.
The session begins by exploring why overwhelm happens - not as a personal failing, but as a combination of cognitive overload, unclear priorities, environmental triggers, and habits that unintentionally keep us stuck. Participants will reflect on how overwhelm shows up in their workday, the warning signs of stress overload, and how to interrupt the "frozen and frazzled" cycle that keeps people from moving forward.
We then shift into realistic strategies to regain clarity and control. Participants will learn how to prioritize tasks in a way that reduces stress and increases impact - even when everything feels urgent. We'll explore methods for breaking large or intimidating tasks into manageable actions, along with techniques to reduce procrastination and boost focus when motivation is low.
A key component of this session is the importance of mental decluttering. The brain can only hold so much before it becomes overloaded. Participants will learn how to release mental stress by organizing thoughts, tasks, and to-dos in a more sustainable way, freeing up cognitive space for clarity and productivity.
This session will also introduce simple habits and routines that make a meaningful difference - without requiring more time. From 5-minute reset rituals to small habit shifts that improve focus, productivity, and calm, we provide tools that are easy to implement in any workday.
Because energy is as important as time, participants will learn how to protect their mental bandwidth, manage interruptions, and set boundaries that support productivity rather than sabotage it. We discuss the psychology behind feeling overwhelmed and how to rebuild confidence, momentum, and a sense of control.
By the end of the session, participants will walk away with empowering, actionable strategies they can use immediately - whether they're dealing with a demanding workload, constant interruptions, or simply feeling stuck. The goal is not perfection - it's progress, calm, and growth.
Let's be honest: work isn't slowing down. Expectations are increasing, inboxes are overflowing, priorities are shifting faster than ever, and the pressure to "keep up" is constant. Many professionals are operating in survival mode - juggling unrealistic workloads, reacting instead of planning, and feeling constantly behind. The result? Stress, burnout, short tempers, missed details, and a lingering sense of failure, even after a full day of work.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, you're not alone - but staying overwhelmed doesn't have to be your new normal.
Most people don't struggle because they're incapable or disorganized. They struggle because today's workplace demands have outgrown the strategies we were taught years ago. What worked when email was new and schedules were predictable no longer works today. We need new habits, new tools, and a new approach to managing time, priorities, and mental energy.
This session is designed for anyone who has ever thought:
You will walk away with practical, realistic strategies that you can apply immediately - even if your workload doesn't change. You'll learn how to reset your mindset, prioritize effectively, reduce mental clutter, and regain a sense of control so you end your day feeling more accomplished and less drained.
This isn't a "just work harder" session - it's about working smarter, calmer, and more intentionally, so you can stay productive without burning out. If you're ready to break the cycle of overwhelm and take back your time, your focus, and your energy, this session will show you how.
