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information overload

Information overload is something that need to have a talk about.  Whether you’re new to mediumship or have been practicing for years, you might sometimes feel overwhelmed. This isn’t because you’re distracted or unmotivated.

Your dedication to growth and spiritual development might be the very reason you’re feeling exhausted. Over-committing to learning, practicing, and connecting can lead to burnout.

There’s always something new to learn in mediumship. You might need to enhance your clairvoyant abilities or understand new spiritual tools. Continuous learning is part of the journey.

You attend workshops, join spiritual development circles, and engage in online communities to stay informed. Soon, your days will be filled with checking social media for updates, attending courses, and practicing your mediumship skills.

Overwhelm Can Paralyze Your Intuitive Process

Worrying about all there is to know can halt your progress. You might hesitate to connect with spirit because you’re unsure if you’re using the latest techniques.

Instead of trusting your intuition, you might delay readings until you’ve learned the newest meditation method. However, other mediums move forward by focusing on their clients’ needs and trusting their intuition. They set aside specific times for learning and don’t let it interfere with their practice.  They have learned the fine art of letting go of having to know everything.   They trust that their guides will lead them to where they need to be.  Instead of becoming a master of many, they are selective in their learning.

Successful mediums use a blend of intuition and learned techniques. They don’t rely solely on external advice. Confidence and a willingness to make mistakes help them grow their abilities.

Signs You’re Stuck in a Cycle of Information Overload

Initially, you might feel proud of your dedication to learning. Soon, you may notice cracks in your routine.

You might work hard all day but accomplish little in your mediumship practice. Important tasks, like client readings, might get postponed because you’re too busy learning new information.

Exhaustion can set in as you try to keep up with all the changes in the spiritual world. You might wish for a pause in new techniques and practices. However, it’s important to understand that you don’t need to instantly master everything new that emerges.

Decision-making can become difficult. You might struggle with choosing which spiritual tool to use or deciding on the focus of a reading. Information overload can make you second guess your abilities, leading to inaction.

You might feel overwhelmed when you start your day, realizing you have numerous online communities to check, webinars to attend, and courses to complete before you feel ready to take action.

The Damage Done by Excessive Information Input

Information overload doesn’t just affect productivity; it can erode your intuition and self-trust. For a medium, this can be crippling, leading to indecision and inaction.

Financially, it can mean a loss of income if you’re unable to take on clients or grow your practice. Investments in courses might go unused because you’re always seeking the next piece of information instead of applying what you’ve learned.

Conflicting advice from various sources can further paralyze decision-making. Without trusting your intuition, choosing the right path for your mediumship practice becomes challenging.

Fixing Information Overload in Your Mediumship Journey

First, recognize your capacity for absorbing new information. Everyone learns differently, so find a pace that suits you.

Next, distinguish between learning and procrastination. Some may use the guise of learning to avoid taking action and facing potential failure.

Also, maintain emotional and mental balance. Start your day with a balanced approach, remove negative influences, and practice stress-relief techniques to prevent frustration buildup.  Remember it is okay to take a break.

Reclaim your decision-making ability by trusting your intuition. Mistakes are part of the learning process, but they shouldn’t paralyze you.  As Mediums we do not talk about the pressure to always be correct, when in reality, nobody is operating at perfection.

Structure your learning process in manageable chunks. Dedicate specific times for learning but ensure most of your time is spent practicing your mediumship skills.

Finally, embrace your role as a developing medium. Trust your intuition to guide your practice while recognizing there’s always more to learn. Balance is key to growth and success in your mediumship journey.

Rev. Colleen Irwin
talkwithcolleen@gmail.com
Reverend Colleen Irwin is a Wife, Healer, Psychic Medium, Mentor, Author, and Public Speaker from Rochester, New York, with over 30 years of business experience, including her work as a real estate broker. Colleen’s background in training REALTORS honed her skills in conflict resolution, marketing strategies, and analytical as well as presentation skills, which she now applies to her spiritual education and coaching. Colleen teaches, lectures, and serves Spirit, sharing her lifelong connection with the spiritual world, as captured in her book 'Discovering Your Stream.' She has studied with renowned mediums John White and Lisa Williams and was mentored by Reverend Jack Rudy. Ordained in the Order of Melchizedek by Reverend Dan Chesboro, Colleen is also a PREVIVOR who educates others about the BRCA genetic mutation and taking control of their health. Her mission is to empower women through life’s significant changes—whether it be a career shift, parental care giving, health crises, relationship transformations, or spiritual awakenings. Through spiritual education, inspirational talks, and coaching, Colleen offers guidance and hope, helping women embrace their new purpose.
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