What is overwhelm? When do we feel it, and how can we overcome it?
As humans trying to keep up with the lightning-fast pace of the modern world, many of us often feel overwhelmed. It may be in a certain area of life – like health, work, family, or current events – and commonly, it’s all of the above all at once.
In this episode, we share what overwhelm is and how to take small steps to break through it, including reading your body’s warning signs, calming your nervous system, and using “on-ramps” to move yourself forward.
When you’re feeling overwhelmed, we recommend the following process:
- Stop everything and identify your feelings
- Calm your nervous system
- Write the steps to move forward
- Do the steps, with on-ramps and rewards.
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Resources
Ep. 44: Pressing the Reset Button (on actions to complete the stress cycle)
Resources:
Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience, by Brené Brown
Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle, by Amelia and Emily Nagoski
How To Keep House While Drowning, by KC Davis, LPC