The truth is feeling overwhelmed is a choice; you don’t have to settle for the sufferfest! Let's get you back into action and feeling great quickly...
Overwhelm is common. Suffering is optional.
We tend to assume that overwhelm comes from having a lot on our plate, or a lot of responsibility. But that’s not the full picture.
Think about the someone you know who gets more done than everyone else. If they are like my favorite real-life heroes, they seem to have a magical gift for accomplishing tasks while never seeming to be rushed. They always make you feel like they have time for you even when you know they have a very full schedule. How do they do it?
Although they have far more going on than most people, they don’t feel overwhelmed, because they understand they are choosing where they spend their time.
In contrast are the people you know that are rushing everywhere and always catching up. It’s really annoying when you ask someone how they are and all you get back is a somewhat breathless “Busy!” If this is you, you’ll know that it’s not a very satisfying way to live.
Being overly busy is a bad habit. Being “too busy” is not a badge of honor; it means you’ve lost control of your life. It is an unhealthy choice to make.
5-step formula for when overwhelm hits
Next time you’re feeling overwhelmed, here’s something you can do to take back control with a quick win (excerpted from the Avoid Overwhelm chapter of Lead With Moxie, based on interviews of over 100 leaders):
- Stop and breathe (for 5 minutes or longer when you can).
- Consider the task you’re currently on and identify which of your work or life goals it supports.
- Explore if it can wait for another time, if someone else can do it, or what happens if it doesn’t get done at all.
- Decide what to do, and follow through. Do not revisit your decision – it will waste time and energy!
- Now you can celebrate a win and move on to whatever is next.
Read the full article on The Coach Space for more tips.
Feel overwhelmed? Use this 5-step formula to feel better now.
Share with me your RESULTS from using these: I want to hear your story and how you are happier without so many shoulds! Post in the blog comments below or tag me on social.
What’s this post all about? A quick fix for overwhelm: 5 steps from why you feel overwhelmed and how to fix it by feeling back in control. Another perspective on the habit of overwhelm: Being overly busy is a bad habit. Being “too busy” is not a badge of honor; it means you’ve lost control of your life. It’s better to avoid an overwhelmed mind in the first place. Read the full article here.