"I was trying to make everyone happy, I was exhausted" Leadership and Wellness Coach Charlotte Wiseman on her emotional overdraft

Show Notes for "Exploring Emotional Overdraft" with Andy Brown and Charlotte Wiseman

Episode Overview:

In this enlightening episode, Andy Brown chats with leadership and wellbeing coach Charlotte Wiseman about navigating emotional wellbeing in professional and personal contexts.

Andy's book, 'The Emotional Overdraft' is available now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Emotional-Overdraft-balancing-business-wellbeing/dp/1788605136  

Discussion Highlights:

1. The Importance of Recognising Feelings (08:14)
   • Charlotte Wiseman stresses the significance of acknowledging feelings as a part of personal and professional wellbeing.
   • Emphasis on understanding that our narratives are not factual but are self-created.
2. Anchoring Feelings and Narratives (08:27)
   • The concept of using anchors or mantras to remind ourselves that our narratives are internal creations.
   • Strategies for interrupting our thought processes to recognise and differentiate feelings from facts.
3. Exploration of Habits (08:57)
   • Charlotte's approach to habit change: advocating for micro-dosing new behaviors rather than drastic changes.
   • The idea that small habit changes can have a ripple effect on other aspects of life.
4. The Smallest Changes Make a Big Impact (09:11)
   • Choosing minimal changes for maximum effect in breaking cycles and initiating positive habits.
   • The role of one small habit change in impacting overall behavior and routines.
5. Tracking Progress (09:27)
   • The importance of making habit changes tangible and measurable.
   • Charlotte's advice on tracking as a tool for ensuring consistent progress.
6. Simple Changes in Routine (09:36)
   • Charlotte's suggestion for a simple, yet effective, change: altering something in your daily routine.
   • Encouragement to avoid living on autopilot and to take control of daily actions.
7. Living Consciously and Accountability (09:51)
   • The significance of living with consciousness and finding someone to hold you accountable.
   • Making commitments to ensure sustained changes and personal growth.

Andy Brown reflects on the fascinating insights from Charlotte Wiseman, emphasising the value of conscious living, recognising internal narratives, and the power of small habit changes in enhancing emotional and mental wellbeing. This episode serves as a valuable guide for anyone looking to improve their emotional overdraft in both professional and personal spheres.

Andy's book, 'The Emotional Overdraft' is available now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Emotional-Overdraft-balancing-business-wellbeing/dp/1788605136