In this episode of the HatsOff Podcast, Amanda Rae explores strategies to overcome the "boogeyman under the bed" syndrome, where overwhelming projects become paralyzing. She stresses the importance of separating emotional baggage from the project itself, focusing solely on the tasks at hand. When dealing with complex tasks like workflows, tackle one section at a time, starting with your most profitable revenue stream and writing down each step in your process. By approaching projects incrementally and methodically, you can reduce overwhelm and steadily progress toward completion.
“[You] can be upset [or emotional] about something, but still know it was the right business decision. [Business and emotion are] two separate things and so separating them and removing the scariness, the emotion, [and] the frustration and looking at the task at hand is the first step. You have to do this every time you have, what I call, a false start.” — Amanda Rae
What You’ll Learn
- 00:33 Overcoming Overwhelming Tasks
- 04:21 Stripping Away Emotional Baggage
- 08:31 Planning and Building Confidence Step-by-Step
- 14:39 Tackling Workflow Projects: Break It Down and Focus on One Section