Overwhelm Optional

Master the art of mindful decision making to accomplish more, stress less, and squash self-doubt

It’s really hard to do great work when you feel overwhelmed.

No matter how smart or experienced or well-educated you are, everything grinds to a halt when overwhelm strikes.

Every little task becomes exhausting.

And no matter how much you check off your to-do list, things don’t get easier.

Worst of all, you feel like you’re not accomplishing anything. (Trust me, I know how miserable that feels)

If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone:

• You sit down to work but immediately find yourself overwhelmed by the mountain of work you have to do because you feel like you don’t have enough time or energy
• You can’t find the clarity to decide what to focus on in your professional life because the huge number of decisions you have to make is overwhelming
• When you feel stressed, you start procrastinating because the last thing you want is more stressful sh*t to deal with
• You’re passionate about the work you do, but you often find yourself feeling burnt-out and despondent because you’re so busy that you’re just plain exhausted

And I would totally understand if you were starting to think about giving up.

But you don’t want to give up. You know there has to be a way to make this work.

Whether you’re working on a big (and intimidating) project, trying to level-up your career, or pushing yourself toward an ambitious goal, you can do this.

When I left my previous path (in academia) to run my own business, I went through many of the same struggles you’re experiencing now. In no time at all, I swung from the excitement of being my own boss to exhaustion, overwhelm, and uncertainty. I worried that I would have to give up.

But like you, I knew I couldn’t give up.

So I figured out how to overcome the overwhelm that I was feeling as a business owner.

And the new approach that I discovered made it possible for me to stay in business, get more done, and grow faster than I thought possible. So I created Overwhelm Optional to help high-achieving professionals master the art of mindful decision making.

Here’s what your life is about to look like:

• You sit down to work and know exactly what to focus on because you know exactly how to determine what’s important (and what’s not)
• You’re confident and excited about the direction you’re headed in your professional life because you know how to access the clarity you need
• You look forward to each new day because the stress no longer keeps you from getting work done — it fuels you to do your most important, high-impact work
• You discover that you can accomplish even more than you imagined because you’re more efficient than ever before

Before Overwhelm Optional, I was doubting myself. Now I feel much more confident in being able to handle the feelings that can come from being the one "in charge" of everything having to do with my business. This course provided me with practical, realistic techniques for managing the many things that can lead to a sense of overwhelm in running a business. Procrastination, distractions, expectations, and lack of motivation are a few of the things I have been able to overcome using his insightful and tailored methods.

Jess Moore

Founder, Proofreading Diva

Travis I really appreciated your enthusiasm and openness when you coached me. You helped me get out of a very deep hole I was in for a very long time when it came to being overwhelmed, confused and frustrated with my business and even my personal life. I can not recommend Travis as a coach enough. He has such a upbeat and positive attitude and after every session I felt so motivated to do the things he suggested. Travis over delivered in every session and added so much value to every call. Thank you Travis.

Debbie Green

Independent Health, Wellness and Fitness Professional

Introducing:

Overwhelm Optional:

Master the art of mindful decision making to accomplish more, stress less, and squash self-doubt

A 4-week mindfulness program that will help you to replace your overwhelm and uncertainty with clarity and focus.

Say goodbye to the feeling that you’re stuck in an endless cycle of doubt, procrastination, and worry — your new mindful mindset is waiting!

Overwhelm Optional is all about shifting from stressed and distracted to confident and mindfully energized so that you can truly *own* your business and work efficiently every day.

Here’s what you’ll get when you join Overwhelm Optional:

• • 4 private hour-long teaching calls in which you’ll learn the skills & techniques you need — I’m there to support you at every step along the way

• • A “Getting Started” Questionnaire so that we can dive right in on our first call together

• • Overwhelm-free weekly assignments that simplify the learning process, empower you to remove distractions, and amplify your ability to implement the strategies you learn

• • Organization system templates so that the whole process is simple and easy to implement

• • Access to my Guided Meditation Library so that you can develop and maintain supporting habits throughout our work together and beyond

• 4 weeks of email support so that you can get the answers and support you need in between coaching calls

Price: $497

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Working through all the steps over the four weeks and completing the homework exercises has made such a big difference in how I feel - it's a great feeling to actually check things off my to-do list instead of feel like I keep adding to it! It's also a great system that I will be able to apply to my whole life, not just my business.

Josephine Hobbs

Founder, Josephine Amelia

I was totally burned out when I turned to Travis for help. I was scared of my email, and while I loved teaching, I felt completely drained. Working with Travis helped me prioritize what most needed to be changed and to set both external and internal boundaries that are helping me manage my studio more effectively as well as enabling me to maintain and improve my mental and emotional health. I feel encouraged and excited to start the new school year of teaching!

Claire Allen

Faculty Coordinator and Teaching Artist, Mason Community Arts Academy

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Travis has a unique ability to generate a sense of possibility around him. He is a great listener and facilitator, and engages his audience because he genuinely cares about creating positive outcomes and growth for his clients. I admire his constant effort to create lasting resources for his clients, and to develop and refine his practice and class offerings to the highest level. I am very happy to recommend his work!

Daphne Gerling

Senior Lecturer, University of North Texas College of Music

I really loved working with Travis! The course I took featured valuable information, presented in a friendly, approachable manner. Travis was organized and communicative, and his methods made it easy to incorporate the concepts we learned into daily life. Thanks, Travis!

Ames Asbell

Assistant Professor at Texas State University School of Music

Working with Travis opened me up to a whole new way of thinking. Without his guidance, I don't think I would have ever realized the power that a simple mindfulness activity could bring to my life. His gentle support and encouragement allowed me to explore it in a way that opened me up to new possibilities not only in my own life but in the lives of the people I teach. I am eternally grateful to Travis for giving me the tools to embark on this path of greater joy and productivity.

Mary Kelly

Director of Strings, Pasadena Conservatory of Music

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Travis has that rare combination of wisdom and fantastic organization skills that make him a truly remarkable guide. In a few hours, I became clearer about my values and my goals than I had been for years. I count the time I’ve worked with him as one of the better investments I’ve made in my work life.

Martha Carapetyan

Austin Symphony

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