How to Clear Your Head and Get Focused
Fri Feb 06 2026
The new year hype is gone — and for a lot of people, what’s left is mental overload.
In this episode of The MindShare Podcast, David Greenspan tackles a problem many high performers are facing right now: knowing what needs to be done, but struggling to focus, organize thoughts, and move forward.
This isn’t a motivation episode and it’s not about hustle or shiny tools. Instead, David breaks down why overthinking, mental congestion, and unprocessed decisions drain energy — and how journaling, done the right way, can become a powerful outlet for clarity, focus, and productivity.
You’ll learn:
Why “being busy” often masks mental overloadHow unresolved thoughts quietly drain energy and performanceWhat journaling actually is (and what it isn’t) for driven professionalsHow writing things down creates clarity and momentumWhen and how to use journaling as a practical tool — not a daily chore00:00 – Intro
Why focus disappears after the new year hype fades
03:45 – When Thinking Becomes the Problem
Mental overload vs. motivation
12:10 – What Journaling Actually Is (and Isn’t)
Thinking on paper for clarity and productivity
21:00 – Why Writing Things Down Creates Energy
How clarity removes mental weight
28:40 – Sponsor Break
KiTS Keep-in-Touch Systems & REM Real Estate Magazine
30:30 – How to Journal in a Way That Actually Works
When to write, what to write, and why timing matters
43:10 – Why Most People Avoid This
Ego, avoidance, and the fear of responsibility
🤝 EPISODE SPONSORED BY
KiTS Keep-in-Touch Systems
The award-winning keep-in-touch program built to help REALTORS® stay consistently connected, generate repeat and referral business, and build MindShare in any market.
REM Real Estate Magazine
Canada’s premier real estate publication delivering thoughtful news, analysis, and commentary for real estate professionals and industry stakeholders.
👉 Share this episode with someone who feels overwhelmed right now but hasn’t been able to put their finger on why.
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The new year hype is gone — and for a lot of people, what’s left is mental overload. In this episode of The MindShare Podcast, David Greenspan tackles a problem many high performers are facing right now: knowing what needs to be done, but struggling to focus, organize thoughts, and move forward. This isn’t a motivation episode and it’s not about hustle or shiny tools. Instead, David breaks down why overthinking, mental congestion, and unprocessed decisions drain energy — and how journaling, done the right way, can become a powerful outlet for clarity, focus, and productivity. You’ll learn: Why “being busy” often masks mental overloadHow unresolved thoughts quietly drain energy and performanceWhat journaling actually is (and what it isn’t) for driven professionalsHow writing things down creates clarity and momentumWhen and how to use journaling as a practical tool — not a daily chore00:00 – Intro Why focus disappears after the new year hype fades 03:45 – When Thinking Becomes the Problem Mental overload vs. motivation 12:10 – What Journaling Actually Is (and Isn’t) Thinking on paper for clarity and productivity 21:00 – Why Writing Things Down Creates Energy How clarity removes mental weight 28:40 – Sponsor Break KiTS Keep-in-Touch Systems & REM Real Estate Magazine 30:30 – How to Journal in a Way That Actually Works When to write, what to write, and why timing matters 43:10 – Why Most People Avoid This Ego, avoidance, and the fear of responsibility 🤝 EPISODE SPONSORED BY KiTS Keep-in-Touch Systems The award-winning keep-in-touch program built to help REALTORS® stay consistently connected, generate repeat and referral business, and build MindShare in any market. REM Real Estate Magazine Canada’s premier real estate publication delivering thoughtful news, analysis, and commentary for real estate professionals and industry stakeholders. 👉 Share this episode with someone who feels overwhelmed right now but hasn’t been able to put their finger on why.