In a meeting with some colleagues, the discussion shifted to the topic of feeling overwhelmed. A feeling of, “Wait just a minute—when did our calendars go from being empty or scarce to being double- ...

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Overwhelm is, unfortunately, a common experience. It happens to the best of us, no matter who we are or what stage of life we find ourselves in. The problem has become amplified in recent decades with ...

Around 20% of people are considered Highly Sensitive People (HSP) — an experience characterized by heightened empathy, emotional sensitivity, and sometimes overwhelm or anxiety, according to a 2023 ...

Overwhelm is easy to miss and costly to ignore. As a leader, your job is to recognize when capable people are quietly running on empty, burning out, or disengaging—and intervene accordingly. Here’s ...

Melanie Schild is CEO of The Association of Junior Leagues International, empowering women to lead through community and civic impact. For women in 2025, there is no alleviation of the challenges they ...