Workday Playdate · 2026-06-24 · 19 min
In this episode of Workday Playdate, Erin dives into the exhausting tango between burnout and overthinking, and why these two troublemakers love to keep us stuck in our heads. Erin shares tips for how to stop performing a one-person show in your life and work. Inside This Episode: The Scene Reset Framework: Learn Erin's five-step improv-inspired reset for moving from mental chaos to present-moment action: Drop the Script, Play the Scene You're In, Yes-And Yourself First, Edit the Scene, and Trust the Ensemble. Stop Competing in the Overthinking Olympics: Through interactive exercises like the Scene Sweep practice, Erin shares simple ways to clear mental clutter, interrupt anxious thought spirals, and create space for what matters most. Self-Compassion Is a Productivity Strategy: Discover why saying "yes, and" to yourself reduces internal friction, builds resilience, and helps you navigate uncertainty with more ease. You Weren't Meant to Perform Solo: Erin discusses the power of delegation, trust, and community - and why asking for help may be the most productive thing you do all week.
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