From Overwhelm to Alignment — In Just 45 Minutes
- Mary Scifres
- Jun 2
- 2 min read

Even the most accomplished leaders can feel overwhelmed. You may recognize the signs: your to-do list keeps growing, priorities feel blurry, and that confident voice inside you grows quiet beneath the noise. You’re not alone — and you’re not without options.
When overwhelm creeps in, our instinctive responses kick in. Some of us overwork and try to do it all ourselves. Others shut down, stall out, or spiral into confusion. These responses aren’t signs of failure — they’re signs that our survival brain has taken the wheel. It’s trying to protect us, but it’s not equipped to lead us where we want to go.
The good news? You can interrupt this cycle. You can shift from chaos to clarity — sometimes in just 45 seconds. And with a bit of support, you can experience a deeper realignment in just 45 minutes.
As an executive coach trained in mental fitness techniques from Positive Intelligence, I help leaders like you calm the mental chatter and realign with your deeper strengths. And here’s the powerful part: you don’t have to wait to begin. Try this:
Pause. Breathe. Focus.
Take a deep breath. Hold it gently, then exhale slowly. Feel your shoulders release. Notice the sound of your breath. Take two more breaths just like that. In just 45 seconds, your mind begins to shift. Your brain reorients from survival to strategy.
This isn’t about pushing through. It’s about returning to center — and making your next step from a place of power and peace.
If you can, give yourself three minutes to breathe and reset. Then take 15 minutes to imagine your ideal outcome. What do you want to feel? What’s one small step toward that vision? You’ll be surprised how quickly clarity begins to return when you let your wiser self lead.
The truth is, your “overwhelm” isn’t a flaw. It’s a signal — and it can become a turning point. Together, we can decode what it’s trying to say and chart a clear, actionable path forward.
Want support shifting from stress to strength?
Let’s talk. In our first 45-minute coaching session, we’ll create space for clarity, calm, and strategy — so you can move from overload to alignment with confidence.
Schedule a Discovery Session and start reclaiming your leadership presence today.
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