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Stop Being “Busy”: The 3 Rings That Protect Men’s Mental Health with Jones Loflin
28th January 2026 • Mind Over Masculinity • Avik Chakraborty
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In this episode of Mind Over Masculinity, host Yusuf sits down with Jones Loflin to unpack why “being slammed” is not success, it’s often imbalance. Jones shares simple frameworks to help men protect their mental health without needing a total life overhaul.

This conversation is for anyone feeling stretched thin, showing up everywhere but fully present nowhere. You’ll learn how to spot what’s slipping, reset your schedule with intention, and make small shifts that actually create breathing room.

About the Guest:

Jones Loflin helps people manage overload using practical models and simple frameworks. He is the co-author of Juggling Elephants, which uses the “three-ring circus” lens for work, relationships, and self.

Key Takeaways:
  • Ask: “In my drive to get it all done, what’s not getting done well?”

  • Use the three rings (Work, Relationships, Self) to spot what you’re neglecting

  • If you think you’re “providing,” ask your family what they actually need from you

  • Replace time management with choice and schedule management

  • “Quarantine your worry” by assigning worry a specific time and place

  • If you’re burned out, take a walk in nature to reset and regain clarity

How to Connect With the Guest:

Website: https://jonesloflin.com/ 
LinkedIn: Jones Loflin
Book: Juggling Elephants

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