
Confessions of a Multi-Hyphenate
Welcome to the podcast where we discuss what’s it’s like being a person of many talents, what career life is like and how to handle it all. We’ll end with a tip, life hack and/or strategy to help increase efficiency, fine tune focus and keep you inspired.
Confessions of a Multi-Hyphenate
4. Whew, Chile! Navigating Stress as a Multi-Hyphenate
Episode 4: Whew, Chile! Navigating Stress as a Multi-Hyphenate
If you’ve ever felt like your brain has 37 tabs open—and one of them is playing music you can’t find—welcome to the multi-hyphenate life. In this episode of Confessions of a Multi-Hyphenate, we’re talking about something that doesn’t get enough airtime: stress.Yes, we love our creativity, our big dreams, and our ability to do all the things. But behind every beautifully color-coded calendar is someone who’s tired, overstimulated, and in need of a moment to breathe.
5 practical tips to navigate the stress that will come, plus a BONUS tip*:
1. Check in with your body before your calendar
2. Put boundaries on your brilliance
3. Give yourself permission to pause.
4. Make a “Do Nothing” list.
5. Do one thing at a time.
6. *Go to therapy!
Quote: “You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” — Maya Angelou
Multi-Hyphenate Move of the Week:
End your day with the “One-Sentence Journal.” Answer this: What did I do today that helped me feel at peace? It’s simple, powerful, and grounding.
Whether you’re running a business, raising a family, creating your next masterpiece—or all of the above—this episode is your permission slip to pause, breathe, and honor your limits.
Listen now, subscribe, and share with your favorite overachiever. And don’t forget to tag @ConfessionsofaMultiHyphenate with your biggest takeaway!