Navigating Overwhelm as an Entrepreneur

Running a business while managing life’s endless responsibilities can feel like riding a roller coaster—one that doesn’t always slow down when you need it to. Lately, I’ve been experiencing this firsthand, and I wanted to share my journey in hopes that it might help you navigate those inevitable seasons of overwhelm.

 

Like many entrepreneurs, I wear multiple hats: business owner, mom, partner, and more. With so much on my plate, I recently found myself stretched beyond my capacity. As much as I pride myself on having systems in place, this season exposed gaps in my business, leading to missed opportunities and mistakes. And let’s be honest—disappointing people is never easy. But instead of letting this derail me, I chose to view it as a learning experience.

 

Here are three key takeaways from this season of overwhelm:

 

I talk about delegation all the time, yet I found myself holding onto tasks that I should have let go of. Sound familiar? When my business contracted in 2024, I scaled back my support team. Now that things are picking up again, I’ve realized that I can’t do it all alone.

So, I made the call—to my sister, of all people. She helped clear my inbox from 1,000 emails to just 21 (yes, really!) and took on tasks that were weighing me down. While delegation isn’t always easy, it’s necessary. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, ask yourself: What am I doing that someone else could do better? Then, find that person and let them help.

 

Not everything on your to-do list needs to be done right now—or at all. I had created unnecessary complexity in my business, adding extra steps that weren’t essential. For example, I’ve been releasing two podcast episodes a week, but in this busy season, that’s more of a luxury than a necessity.

Instead of pushing myself to keep up, I gave myself permission to pause. If you’re feeling stretched too thin, take a moment to ask yourself: What can I put down? Simplify where you can, and remember, not everything needs to be perfect.

 

Mistakes happen. The key is learning from them so they don’t happen again. One of my recent challenges involved a button in Kajabi that I thought I had pushed but hadn’t. The result? A missed opportunity that could have been avoided if I had the right systems (and people) in place.

Instead of beating myself up over it, I made a decision: I will no longer be the one setting up my own sales pages. Moving forward, I’m outsourcing this completely. If something keeps tripping you up in your business, take action to fix it—permanently.

 

When I shared my struggles on social media, I was met with an outpouring of support. So many entrepreneurs related to the feeling of being on the “hot mess express.” And while I saw a business mentor post that they don’t “buy into” that narrative, I firmly believe that experiencing messy seasons is part of the journey.

 

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, I encourage you to do three things:

 

 

These challenging seasons can make us better business owners—if we let them. So, give yourself grace, take a deep breath, and remember: you’re doing better than you think.

 

Check out the full episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2109812/episodes