Feeling overwhelmed yet? I know I am at times, so whenever I’m intuiting something that’s troublesome, I imagine you may be as well. With that said, I often do research to find possible solutions – solutions that aren’t only physical, but also spiritual, which can aid us in our day-to-day lives.
With the economy, the way it is,
C19 (which I’m recovering from), our many tasks at work and also home, kids and family responsibilities, the struggles with the government mandates, war – the lists are absolutely endless! It’s no wonder we’re overwhelmed most of the time.
While I’m not a licensed mental health practitioner, I do want to offer you ideas that may help you pinpoint where you’re off-track as well as offer you potential assistance. As I stated, I did my homework on combatting overwhelm and found some solid practices that may be of help.
The first step in combatting the overwhelm is actually recognizing the symptoms!
- Feeling as though you’re losing control of your life
- Anxiety
- Finding yourself complaining a lot or looking at most things negatively
- Feeling as though you’re always rushed and stressed about it
- Difficulty in finding clarity or lack of ability in decision making
Here are some possible steps to take to reduce the feeling of being overwhelmed.
- Move your body. Exercise, go for a walk, get some fresh air, practice yoga, etc. Make yourself set even 5-10 minutes side for this important actionable step.
- Remove yourself from the situation
- If you’re overwhelmed with “to-do’s” make yourself a list, then prioritize it. You may be surprised at the tasks you can delegate.
- Until you feel back on even ground, stop volunteering, don’t say yes unless you’re passionate about a new commitment.
- Let some plans take a back seat until the next season or year.
- Break larger tasks that seem insurmountable and overwhelming into smaller, manageable tasks.
- Make sure to get enough sleep!
- Learn to meditate! Your mind is a power tool – use it! If you’re new to meditation I recommend listening to a guided meditation. You can find loads on YouTube, but here are a few to get you started…
10-Minute Meditation for Stress
8-Minute Stress Relief Guided Meditation
5-Minute Mini Relaxation Meditation (On my YouTube channel)
In all things, be kind to yourself, cut yourself some slack. You have the ability to take off your Superman or Wonder Woman cape – give yourself the permission to do so when it’s necessary.
