231: The 5-Minute Action Rule: How to Get Motivated When Overwhelmed (Snap Out of Any Slump)

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The 5-Minute Action Rule: How to Get Motivated When Overwhelmed (Snap Out of Any Slump)

Feeling overwhelmed with no motivation to do anything? You're not alone. In this episode of The Overwhelmed Entrepreneur, execution coach Cindy Gordon reveals the 5-Minute Action Rule, a simple method to help you overcome procrastination when you're stuck in overwhelm paralysis.

Discover how to get motivated when overwhelmed, even when you have zero energy and your to-do list feels impossible. Learn the psychology behind procrastination and how the 5-minute rule breaks the cycle that keeps entrepreneurs stuck.

Perfect for overwhelmed female entrepreneurs, business owners with ADHD, and anyone who struggles to take action when everything feels like too much.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why overwhelm kills motivation (and how to break the cycle)
• The psychology behind procrastination paralysis
• How the 5-Minute Action Rule works (and why it actually gets you moving)
• The difference between starting and finishing (and why starting is enough)
• Real examples from entrepreneurs who used this to snap out of productivity slumps
• What to do when even 5 minutes feels impossible

If you're an overwhelmed entrepreneur who can't seem to get motivated, this episode will help you overcome procrastination and take action—even on your worst days.

Resources mentioned:

• The Reality Check Method at ExclusivelyCindy.com
• The Growth Collective - $1/day business support system with weekly office hours
• Weekly productivity tips (link in show notes)

Keywords: how to get motivated when overwhelmed, 5-minute rule productivity, overcome procrastination, how to get motivated when you have no motivation, break procrastination cycle, motivation for overwhelmed entrepreneurs

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