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False Urgency vs Real Urgency: How to Stop Living in Constant Overwhelm

False Urgency vs Real Urgency: How to Stop Living in Constant Overwhelm

False Urgency vs Real Urgency: How to Stop Living in Constant Overwhelm
Abbie Kaufmann
Published on: 04/10/2025

Ever notice how everything on your to-do list can feel equally urgent—even when it's not? That constant hum of "I should be doing something" isn't about poor time management. It's false urgency, and it's why you feel overwhelmed even when you're technically "caught up." Learn how to distinguish what's truly urgent from what just feels that way, plus 5 practical strategies to break the cycle.

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How Stress Blocks Creativity: The Science Behind Mental Blocks and Flow States

How Stress Blocks Creativity: The Science Behind Mental Blocks and Flow States

How Stress Blocks Creativity: The Science Behind Mental Blocks and Flow States
Abbie Kaufmann
Published on: 04/10/2025

Chronic stress doesn't just make you feel bad—it literally changes your brain waves and blocks creative flow. When you're stuck in survival mode, there's no space for breakthrough ideas or innovative solutions. Learn the science behind why stress kills creativity, plus a simple 5-minute nervous system reset that helps you access flow states when you need them most. Your creativity isn't lost—it's just buried under accumulated stress.

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