Episode 15 | How I Manage Overwhelm: My Non-Negotiables as a Business Owner and Mum

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Welcome

This week, it's just Eleshia — reflecting on the past 14 episodes and sharing exactly what she does when overwhelm creeps in. From cycle tracking to non-negotiable's around movement, hydration and rest, this is an honest, personal look at staying grounded as a business owner, mother and wife.

In This Episode

You'll discover:

• Why checking in with your cycle is Eleshia's first step when overwhelm hits

• Her three daily non-negotiables: movement, nutrition and hydration

• How she protects her sleep as a light-sleeping mum of a toddler

• Why she uses phone reminders to stay consistent with self-care

• How she sets boundaries with social media during emotionally heightened weeks

• Her approach to planning with "white space" built in for flexibility

• Why delegation is a skill she's still learning — and why you should start sooner than she did

Episode Summary

In this solo reflection episode, Eleshia opens up about a recent week where overwhelm got the better of her and walks through the personal checklist she uses to reset. She shares her non-negotiable's around movement, hydration, nutrition and sleep, her use of phone reminders to stay accountable, and why stepping back from social media during emotionally difficult weeks is an act of self-protection, not avoidance. She also reflects on the importance of quality one-on-one time with family, and why having a flexible plan, rather than a rigid one, has been key to running her business without burning out.

⭐ Put it into Practice

7 Check-Ins for When You're Feeling Overwhelmed

1. Review your non-negotiables (movement, hydration, nutrition)

2. Protect your sleep

3. Use reminders to stay consistent

4. Check your social media boundaries

5. Ask: am I being true to myself?

6. Make space for one-on-one family time

🔑 Key Takeaways

• Overwhelm often has a root cause — checking in with where you are in your cycle can explain why you're feeling less productive or more emotional.

• Non-negotiables (movement, hydration and nutrition) are the first things to check when you're not feeling like yourself.

• Quality sleep directly impacts focus, clarity and productivity the next day.

• Small daily habits — even five minutes a day — can meaningfully shift your mental health over time.

• Stepping back from social media during emotionally heavy weeks is self-protection, not avoidance.

• A flexible plan with built-in "white space" reduces guilt and overwhelm compared to a rigid one.

• Delegating sooner rather than later frees up time and energy for the things that matter most.

• Quality one-on-one time with family is easy to lose sight of when you're focused on business and daily tasks.

🌿 Eleshia's Reflection

What would it look like to build in five minutes for yourself today and slowly grow that time?

🔗 Helpful Resources & Related Episodes

• 🌸 Catch up on the full Harnessing the Female Cycle & Learning to Live in Flow series, referenced throughout this episode

• ⭐ Episode 14: Rock Your Menopause — Eleshia's conversation with Mairi Taylor

💬 Conversation Starters

• What is one thing you wish you'd known about menopause earlier?

• How can we make conversations about menopause more open and positive?

• What part of your wellbeing would you like to prioritise during this stage of life?

• What does "rocking your menopause" mean to you?

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