There are plenty of times in your life when the stress and pressure of the situation will leave you feeling overwhelmed. This is not a reflection of not being able to handle yourself, but rather a normal reaction to being faced with unusual circumstances.
If you are worried about being able to handle yourself in these types of situations, our coping tips may come in handy.
Take a Step Back
Whenever you are feeling overwhelmed you should take a moment to step away from whatever is triggering those feelings. Be it work, personal life, or even your family, taking a step back can help reduce the feeling of being overwhelmed and allow you to do a reset that gives you a fresh start.
A lot of people may say working through it is the best course of action, but maintaining a course that increases your negative feelings can have lasting mental health consequences.
Learn to Say No
If a lot of people are depending on you it can be hard to let them down. However, it is important to create boundaries and stick to them to prevent getting overwhelmed.
Learn to know when to say no and also actually follow through by saying it. Don’t let anyone guilt you into taking on more than you can handle which may result in you getting overwhelmed.
Love Yourself
It is okay to have feelings of anxiety and also to get overwhelmed at times. With so many things going on in the world, on top of trying to live life, as normally as possible, being overwhelmed is par for the course. Giving yourself grace and loving yourself is an important step in dealing with feelings of anxiety and stress.
If needed, take a break or ask for more time to get things done. In some cases, you may need to take time off to care for yourself. When you love yourself the feelings that lead to you being overwhelmed will automatically start to diminish.
Keep a Journal or Blog
Never underestimate the power of getting things down on paper. Sometimes simply writing out your feelings is enough to take back the power they have over you. Blog or journal about what is causing you to stress and what events lead you to feel overwhelmed. You don’t even have to share your thoughts and writings with anyone, just keep track of them for your own mental health. You can go back and read over what your triggers are to help identify and deal with them in the future.
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