Do you ever feel like you’re drowning in tasks, deadlines, and expectations? That the mountain of “to-dos” feels too steep to climb without the risk of tumbling back down? I’ve been there, staring at my screen, paralyzed by the sheer volume of work ahead. But then I remember a simple, yet profound strategy that brings a little bit of clarity to chaos: the Bird by Bird approach. This method, first described by Anne Lamott in her book on writing and life, and then immortalized by the lovably optimistic Ted Lasso, is my go-to for navigating overwhelming situations. So, what’s the story behind Bird by Bird? Anne Lamott recounts a moment…