Feeling Pulled in Too Many Directions?

How to Stop Juggling Everything, Tackle Overwhelm, and Focus on What Matters Most

Most people wake up and go straight into motion—with no clear direction. They rarely name their top 3 priorities. Not for the day. Not for the week. Certainly not for the year.

It’s like trying to reach a destination without ever setting the GPS. No wonder so many high performers feel overwhelmed and pulled in too many directions.

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The Real Problem Isn’t Time—It’s Focus

If you’re a business owner, sales leader, or entrepreneur, you’re likely wearing too many hats. You’re responding to urgent needs, managing fires, and trying to hit goals all at once.

The result? You’re busy… but not effective. Productive… but not progressing.

In John Maxwell’s 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, he calls this The Law of Priorities —the idea that activity does not equal accomplishment. Many people spend their days reacting instead of leading.

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What’s the Cost of Too Many Priorities?

When everything feels important, nothing really is.

Here’s what this kind of scattered focus actually costs:

• Diluted energy
• Confused teams
• Missed goals
• Unnecessary stress
• Burnout or disengagement

Over time, you start to lose confidence, clarity, and momentum.

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So How Do You Regain Focus?

Great leaders and high performers do three things differently:

1. Clarify the mission.
   Know what you’re building—and why it matters.
2. Name the vital few.
   Choose the top 1–3 priorities that create the biggest impact.
3. Systematize your focus.
   Build daily rhythms and habits to protect your time and energy.

As John Maxwell says:

“You cannot overestimate the unimportance of practically everything.”

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You Don’t Need More Time. You Need Better Focus.

If you’re tired of feeling pulled in too many directions, maybe it’s time to stop juggling—and start leading with clarity.

I help successful professionals align their priorities, systems, and mindset so they can scale without burning out.

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Let’s Trade Overwhelm for a Clear, Strategic Path Forward

If you’re ready to stop spinning and start making intentional progress, let’s talk.

DM me or comment “more info” to learn how we can work together. Sherri Bartin Coaching

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