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

Written By Erin Diehl
 
 
 

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Burnout is everywhere. 66% of employees say they’ve felt it. If you’ve ever stared at your to-do list and thought, “Where do I even start?” you’re not alone. 

In this solo episode of Workday Playdate, Erin shares her go-to strategy for cutting through overwhelm: a simple, science-backed 10-minute reset hack that restores focus, energy, and calm in the middle of a chaotic workday. 

Why Overwhelm is Universal 

Feeling maxed out isn’t a personal failing, it’s a product of today’s always-on world. Erin breaks down why acknowledging burnout is the first step toward managing it. 

The 10-Minute Reset Hack 

Erin’s no-frills routine: step away from screens, take a 10-minute walk, focus on your breath, and practice gratitude. It’s small, but it rewires your mindset. 

The Science Behind the Shift 

Movement reduces cortisol, boosts dopamine, and unlocks creativity helping you come back to your work with clarity instead of stress. 

Make It Yours 

Not a walker? Try stretching, dancing, or anything that gets you moving and breathing. The key is consistency and finding what feels good for you. 

Share the Reset 

Erin challenges you to not only try the hack daily but also to share it with a friend or coworker who might need the same reminder: overwhelm doesn’t have to run the show. 

Your Play Challenge 

This week, schedule just 10 minutes to step away and reset. Notice how your mood, focus, and productivity shift after even one day of practice. 

If burnout has been running your calendar, this episode is your permission slip to pause, reset, and reclaim your energy. 

Blocked time, made lists, promised yourself this time will be different—and yet by 5 PM, the work that actually matters is still staring back at you.  

Enter The Ready-Made 90-Minute Focus Kit: your done-for-you reset for ditching distractions and finally making progress on what matters most. With this simple framework, you’ll reclaim your brainpower, protect your energy, and actually finish the work you care about. 

Download it now and turn “Where did the day go?” into “Wow, I crushed that.”

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