Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Are you feeling so overwhelmed that you can barely think straight? This is how to simplify your life. I want to share something that might surprise you - sometimes the answer isn't doing more or trying harder, but actually letting GO of what's weighing you down. I'm breaking down the three biggest things that create overwhelm for women. I'll walk you through why these invisible burdens are so exhausting and practical steps you can take today to begin letting go and ways to simplify your life. Whether you're a busy mom feeling like you're drowning in responsibilities, a working woman trying to juggle work-life balance, or someone who just feels constantly behind and anxious, this conversation is going to give you permission to stop carrying so much. We'll talk about why letting go feels scary, how to start small, and what your life can look like when you stop trying to be perfect, please everyone, and control outcomes you can't influence. Learning to let go of these three things was one of the most life-changing shifts I ever made, and it can change your life too!
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๐ง Discover Connieโs podcast, Mindful Simplicity: A Mindful Life with Connie Riet โ a space for slowing down, reconnecting, and finding peace in the everyday.
Listen and follow on Spotify โ open.spotify.com/show/46kMTaqGHveqKPY6IxUD8d
๐ Cultivate happiness and create the life you want with Connie's Happiness Journal.
A positivity journal with insightful prompts to gain clarity and actionable ways to increase joy and peace. The Happiness Journal is available on Amazon in hardcover and paperback.
Paperback amazon.com/dp/B0DHPP8K42
Hardcover amazon.com/dp/B0DHPP8K42
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Bamboo v-neck. amzn.to/3oQEfIr
~ Other Videos You May Enjoy
Slow Down, Simplify, Breathe - Simple Living Habits That Changed Everything youtu.be/VLawVWAS-FI
My Slow Living Transformation - From Overwhelmed to Peaceful youtu.be/x1KZlS9xtrI
~ Website connieriet.com
~ Spotify open.spotify.com/show/46kMTaqGHveqKPY6IxUD8d
~ Meditations connieriet.com/guided-meditations
~ Instagram instagram.com/connieriet
~ Facebook facebook.com/riet.connie
~ YouTube youtube.com/@ConnieRiet
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Disclaimer: This is a channel intended to educate, inspire and support you on your personal journey towards inner peace. Connie is not a psychologist or a medical doctor. If you are suffering from any psychological or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified health professional.
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00:00 so overwhelmed!
01:03 why let go
01:44 let go of perfectionism
04:23 let go of other people's expections
06:55 let go of exceptions on ourselves
08:10 let go of controlling everything
10:09 this happens when you let go
12:14 steps to start letting go
Are you feeling so overwhelmed that you can barely think straight? This is how to simplify your life. I want to share something that might surprise you - sometimes the answer isn't doing more or trying harder, but actually letting GO of what's weighing you down. I'm breaking down the three biggest things that create overwhelm for women. I'll walk you through why these invisible burdens are so exhausting and practical steps you can take today to begin letting go and ways to simplify your life. Whether you're a busy mom feeling like you're drowning in responsibilities, a working woman trying to juggle work-life balance, or someone who just feels constantly behind and anxious, this conversation is going to give you permission to stop carrying so much. We'll talk about why letting go feels scary, how to start small, and what your life can look like when you stop trying to be perfect, please everyone, and control outcomes you can't influence. Learning to let go of these three things was one of the most life-changing shifts I ever made, and it can change your life too!
๐ฟ Want more calm and clarity in your day?
Visit connieriet.com for free access to mindfulness tools, uplifting podcasts, and a full library of 30+ guided meditations.
๐ FREE Step-by-Step Building a Capsule Wardrobe connieriet.com/build-a-capsule-wardrobe
๐ฆ FREE Decluttering Tips PDF connieriet.com/decluttering-tips
๐ง Discover Connieโs podcast, Mindful Simplicity: A Mindful Life with Connie Riet โ a space for slowing down, reconnecting, and finding peace in the everyday.
Listen and follow on Spotify โ open.spotify.com/show/46kMTaqGHveqKPY6IxUD8d
๐ Cultivate happiness and create the life you want with Connie's Happiness Journal.
A positivity journal with insightful prompts to gain clarity and actionable ways to increase joy and peace. The Happiness Journal is available on Amazon in hardcover and paperback.
Paperback amazon.com/dp/B0DHPP8K42
Hardcover amazon.com/dp/B0DHPP8K42
~ What I'm Wearing
Brown T-shirt. amzn.to/4ljIk0g
mustard summer sweater. amzn.to/3YtPypk
Navy wide legged pants. amzn.to/43xdA5s
Charcoal hiking pants quick dry amzn.to/4faelnm
Bamboo v-neck. amzn.to/3oQEfIr
~ Other Videos You May Enjoy
Slow Down, Simplify, Breathe - Simple Living Habits That Changed Everything youtu.be/VLawVWAS-FI
My Slow Living Transformation - From Overwhelmed to Peaceful youtu.be/x1KZlS9xtrI
~ Website connieriet.com
~ Spotify open.spotify.com/show/46kMTaqGHveqKPY6IxUD8d
~ Meditations connieriet.com/guided-meditations
~ Instagram instagram.com/connieriet
~ Facebook facebook.com/riet.connie
~ YouTube youtube.com/@ConnieRiet
Affiliates:
Aura app FREE 30 day guest pass using the link below.
aurahealth.io/refer/aura-49iio/guest-pass
Amazon - I may receive a small compensation for qualifying products as an Amazon affiliate.
Disclaimer: This is a channel intended to educate, inspire and support you on your personal journey towards inner peace. Connie is not a psychologist or a medical doctor. If you are suffering from any psychological or medical conditions, please seek help from a qualified health professional.
#simplifylife #howtosimplifyyour life #waystosimplifylife #simplifyyourlife #thingsiletgo #letgo #mentalhealth #wellness #wellnessforwomen #women #overwhelmed #overwhelmedwomen #simplify #life #slowlife #simplelife #simpleliving #simplelivingtips #connieriet #overwhelmedmom #slowdown #slowliving
00:00 so overwhelmed!
01:03 why let go
01:44 let go of perfectionism
04:23 let go of other people's expections
06:55 let go of exceptions on ourselves
08:10 let go of controlling everything
10:09 this happens when you let go
12:14 steps to start letting go
