What causes overwhelm?
There are so many causes of stress and overwhelm, some of which include:
- work
- relationship
- traumatic experiences
- financial worries
- political issues
- environmental warnings
- health issuies
Emotions can be hard to handleefor highly sensitive people and people living with mental health conditions like:
- post traumatic stress disorder
- anxiety disorders
- autism
- mood disorders
Now lets move On to the tips of how you can help yourself when your feeling overwhelmed!
1. Reflect on the “why”
A first important step to overcoming being overwhelmed is to figure out the cause. The neixt time you have an overwhelming thought, ask yourself: What’s causing you to feel stressed right now?
2. Practice mindfulness
When you have a million things going on, it can be challenging to focus on the here and now. But the present moment is all we truly have.
Some ways to practice mindfulness include:
- meditation
- single-tasking, aka the opposite of multitasking
- movement, like yoga or dance
- mindfulness apps, like Calm or head space
3. Physical Touch
Sometimes all we need is just a hug from a loved one, a parent, a friend. You name it! I personally, enjoy a hug from my parents or my best friend when im feeling overwhelmed.
4. Do what you enjoy
Are you doing enough of what you love? Or are you just going through each day trying to cross off all the tasks on your to-do list before the day ends?
Make it a point to set the time to bring joy into your life. What brings you pleasure? You might consider:
- listening to music
- going for a walk
- cooking dinner
- watching the sunset
- spending time with loved ones