Do you get easily overwhelmed whenever you try to engage in a new habit? Is it hard, having a lifestyle change, because of that barrier overwhelm brings?Dr. Adrienne Youdim is a board-certified Internist and is the host of the podcast Health Bite. She specializes in medical weight loss and nutrition, and she is aiming to transform the weight loss narrative into one that is both empowering and compassionate – inspiring people to live more physically and emotionally fulfilling lives through evidence-based strategies that actually show results.In this episode, Dr. Adrienne gives you nine simple and doable tips you can try at home to overcome overwhelm as you go on your journey towards weight loss. What you will learn from this episode:Know why you should be empathic when dealing with overwhelm;Tips for overcoming overwhelm when it comes to habit change, especially when it comes to weight loss; andDiscover why routine is crucial to overcoming overwhelm, as well as why you shouldn't strive for perfection “Overwhelm is natural. When we start to engage in something new, it is a common human reaction to step into overwhelm, because our minds resist change.” – Dr. Adrienne YoudimTopics Covered:01:03 – Introduction to today’s topic: Overwhelm as a common barrier to habit change01:57 – Tip #1: Manage your nervous system. Give yourself a reality check, that nothing is broken and should be feared02:51 – Tip #2: Engage in a deep breathing practice. Offer yourself a mantra to redirect your thoughts04:17 – Tip #3: Consider a brain dump. Dump all the things out of your brain onto a piece of paper05:25 – Tip #4: Check your perfectionism. Remember that your desire to do the thing perfectly will also result in inaction06:16 – Tip #5: A critical step towards moving yourself to action is defining all the steps, simplifying them, then getting started08:15 – Tip #6: Eliminate choice. More choice leads to more overwhelm09:01 – Tip #7: Don’t forget about the power of routine. It is our engine for change10:37 – Tip #8: Celebrate your wins, no matter how small11:24 – Tip #9: Be kind. Positive self-acceptance is a powerful motivator for habit change12:39 – All for you: Recognize that overwhelm is a human tendency. Have empathy for that reaction Key Takeaways:“Keep in mind that feeling overwhelmed will do precisely what we don't wish for ourselves; overwhelm will point us to inaction. So, managing overwhelm is a critical step to achieving habit change.” – Dr. Adrienne Youdim“Doing something is better than doing nothing.” – Dr. Adrienne Youdim“Fretting and stressing about what you have or have not done in the past – these will take you away from the task at hand. All you need to contend with is this very moment; that's all. And a simple mantra of your own choosing can help remind you of that fact.” – Dr. Adrienne YoudimWays to Connect with Dr. Adrienne Youdim:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradrienneyoudim/ Website: https://www.dradrienneyoudim.com If you've enjoyed this episode, please let me know by eithRecommended Resource Hungry for More: Stories and Science to Inspire Weight Loss From the Inside Out by Dr. Adrienne Youdim If you love it and you think it is of benefit, please share this podcast with one person that you love. You can also go to dradrienneyoudim.com/podcast if you prefer to get more podcast updates from us.