If your brain feels like it has 47 open tabs and they’re all playing different music - this one’s for you.

In this episode, we dive into the mental chaos that comes from carrying too much in our heads. From forgotten to-do lists to emotional voicemail replays from years ago, we explore how overwhelm isn’t caused by having too much to do, but by trying to hold it all.

You’ll learn about the power of a 3-minute Tea Mind Clear-Out - a simple brain-dump practice paired with the calming ritual of making tea. You don’t need more time. You need more space. And that starts here.

What We Cover:

* Why your brain is not a storage unit (and never was)

* How mental clutter drains your energy, focus, and calm

* A simple Tea Routine to offload overwhelm in 3 minutes

* The surprising science behind "cognitive offloading"

* The difference between presence and productivity

* Three powerful journal prompts to deepen your clarity

Journal Prompts to Try:

* What thoughts or emotions need to be released today to make space for something better?

* What’s occupying your mental space that hasn’t earned the right to be there?

* Of everything swirling around, what’s one small, kind step you can take next?

Your Tea Mind Clear-Out Routine:

* Put the kettle on.

* Grab pen and paper (scrap is fine).

* Set a timer for 3 minutes.

* Write down everything in your head - unfiltered, unedited, unjudged.

* Burn it, bin it, or just let it go.

By the time your tea’s brewed, your mind will be lighter.

Resources:

* “The Organized Mind” by Daniel J. Levitin – Explores how externalising information helps our brain function better.

* Mel Robbins Podcast: Make Decisions without Overthinking clip

Ways to connect with me 💬

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