Ep 141: The 6 busy types with Susanne Gerstmyer

Today on SelfKind, I'm chatting with Susanne Gerstmyer all about being BUSY. I mean ... you feel that, right?

Susanne is a Coach and Mentor for busy mums with school aged kids who want to get out of overwhelm, and enjoy life without the stress, striving and exhaustion. And she knows a thing or two about that as a mum of four, trained lawyer and entrepreneur.

In our conversation, Susanne talks to us about the '6 busy types' and how they show up in our lives. From FOMO to people pleasing, avoidance and being overloaded, she covers them all, sharing how they might show up AND some practical tips for moving beyond the busyness to find more space.

Tune in to hear our full conversation where Susanne steps us through:
> the 6 busy types
> why self-awareness is key (and the first step)
> the concept of 'fit for purpose' as it relates to overfunctioning
> and so much more.

Susanne also has an invitation and request! Do you have a story about how busyness shows up in your own life?
 
Susanne is currently working on her first book, The 6 Busy Types - Why you're over-functioning and what to do about it. 

The book helps women become more self-aware in their daily lives, so they know when they slip into over-functioning, what’s causing that and how to course correct.

The book includes interviews with women about how the 6 Busy Types show up in their own lives. 

If you’d like to share your story and receive some helpful advice from Susanne, pop your details here.

More about Susanne:
Susanne is a wife, mum of 4, trained lawyer and entrepreneur.

She describes herself as an anxious over-achiever and a recovering perfectionist. Her journey has been all about learning how to relax into her life, live at a sustainable pace and let go of what’s not really important.

Susanne is now a Coach and Mentor for busy mums with school aged kids who want to get out of overwhelm, and enjoy life without the stress, striving and exhaustion.

Her online courses teach women how to -

• Manage their practical, mental and emotional load.
• Stop comparing themselves and trust their own priorities and values.
• Let go of the fear and anxiety that keep them over-functioning.
• Bring their most authentic self, gifts and presence to all they do, and
• Create the conditions in their lives that will help them thrive.

Connect with Susanne:

Take the Quiz and find out your Busy Type.

Learn more about Susanne on her website and check out some great freebies, including a short guide on 5 Ways to Say ‘No’. 

You can also join Susanne’s community on Facebook at Real Women Living Well.

And remember, you can share your story and receive some helpful advice from Susanne, by popping your details here.

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