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From Overwhelm to Alignment: The Ball Drop Model for Prioritizing Your Life | The Making of Me

29 min · 30. juni 2026
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What if the secret to getting more done wasn't working harder — but knowing exactly what to let go of? In this practical and eye-opening episode of The Making of Me Podcast, executive coach Crystal Bell introduces her transformative "Ball Drop Model" — a powerful framework for managing overwhelm, finding clarity, and finally focusing your energy on what truly matters. 🎯 In this episode, you'll discover: * How the Ball Drop Model works — and why it changes everything about how you prioritize * The difference between glass balls, rubber balls, and disco balls in your life and work * Why working harder is rarely the answer to feeling overwhelmed * How to let go of distractions without guilt and focus on what truly counts * Practical steps to move from chaos to calm in your daily life * How to find alignment and clarity even when everything feels urgent If you're drowning in to-do lists and competing priorities — this episode will give you the framework to finally breathe again. 🔗 Connect with Crystal Bell for coaching & resources: https://clarity-with-crystal.com/ [https://clarity-with-crystal.com/] 🔗 Connect with Crystal Bell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystal-ivy-bell [https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystal-ivy-bell] 📌 Don't forget to: 👍 Like this video if it helped you 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode 💬 Comment below — What's one "rubber ball" in your life you could afford to drop today? #Overwhelm #Prioritization #LifeCoaching #CrystalBell #MakingOfMePodcast #BallDropModel #Podcast #Productivity #Clarity #TimeManagement #ExecutiveCoaching #WorkLifeBalance #Focus #PersonalGrowth #Alignment

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