Taking charge of your overwhelming situations

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In this episode, I talk about taking charge of your overwhelming situations.

Things happen in your life every day that will overwhelm you if you let them. If you don’t keep your life on track things will catch up with you. You can take in all the bad news, all the family drama, and people wanting your attention. It can overwhelm you if you let it. We all want to be the ones to help others, even if they end up taking advantage of us.

Or you keep going deeper and deeper into a project or deadline you want to hit. Then we feel it is sucking the life out of us. Once that happens, that task is controlling you instead of you controlling it. This can also go with your side hustle. Let’s take resellers for example. Many people including me will start a side hustle and find ourselves stocking up on so much that it becomes overwhelming.

In clothing resales, they call these death piles. Piles of clothing that are not getting listed but are piling up on the floor. This can become a serious thing. Your office, workspace, or computer fills up so much that just the amount of stuff sets you into anxiety and the feeling of overwhelm. You become trapped. You actually feel worse because you have to see it every day.

Now I want you to remember when you say I’m overwhelmed because. You make up reasons why. You will start saying things to yourself like” I’m overwhelmed because my family won’t help”, or “there doing this”. You have to rethink your perspective on the issue. You have to remember; nothing is overwhelming you. You’re overwhelming yourself. It goes back to “there is no good or bad” it’s just how you perceive it. You are letting it overwhelm you. It all comes back to how you perceive what’s going on around you. And how you can change your thoughts and feelings to take control of the situation.

Step back and breath

Take a deep breath and step away. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or anxious, a quick way to begin to alleviate those feelings is by doing breathing exercises. If the thing that’s overwhelming you is in front of you, try taking a step away from it to create some separation between you and whatever is making you feel this way. Deep breathing exercises are a great way to promote relaxation and lower your stress response.

Separate yourself from the cause of the overwhelm.

This could be someone that wants your attention constantly. Or a list of tasks that need to be finished. After you separate yourself, think of the best way to jump back in and finish the task without the overwhelm.

Create a “no” list.

Protecting your time and space can help give you a sense of control over your schedule. If you don’t want to do something or have been dreading that virtual happy hour, don’t feel like you have to go. Replace the activities you don’t want to do with something that you’ll enjoy. Healthy boundaries are crucial for your well-being!

Be kind to yourself.

Remember that feeling overwhelmed is OK. It also helps to remember that feeling overwhelmed doesn’t have to last. Give yourself some grace – if you don’t get to that chore or have to ask for an extension at work, you can. Your mental health is a top priority.

Ask for help from a loved one.

Your family and friends are there for you to lean on if you need to vent or talk things through. Reach out to a friend for a virtual chat or pick up the phone and call a family member. Ask them to join you in a park or a walk.

Make a List of What’s Overwhelming You

Looking carefully at what’s overwhelming you can make it feel less scary and threatening. Write down a list of each thing that’s creating stress in your life, whether practical or personal. Next, consider which action steps can you take to address each item on your list. Would a tutoring session help you do better on a midterm or paper? Can you ask for assistance with a project at work? If issues within a friend group feel overwhelming, could you all get together and have an honest conversation?

It’s true that some big, stressful issues are outside our control—like political and social inequity or the future of the planet. But taking control of the things that are in our court frees up energy for coping emotionally with those that aren’t.

Recognize You’re Not Alone in Feeling Overwhelmed

At the same time, don’t compare yourself to others who might deal with stress more easily. We each have different strengths and different areas that are difficult for us. Some people are more easily able to deal with stress but might have a harder time in other areas.

Meditate

Meditation is one of the healthiest things you can do to overcome the feeling of overwhelm. Meditation can give you a sense of calm, peace, and balance that can benefit both your emotional well-being and your overall health. You can also use it to relax and cope with stress by refocusing your attention on something calming. Meditation can help you learn to stay centered and keep inner peace.