Wisdom Wednesday ~ "How to Overcome Overwhelm"

"When life gets hectic and you feel overwhelmed, take a moment to focus on the people and things you are most grateful for. When you have an attitude of gratitude, frustrating troubles will fall by the wayside." — Dana Arcuri

The rising level of overwhelm and stress among adults in the U.S. stems from various sources. For example, a recent study called the Stress in America Survey 2022 emphasized that 65% of Americans are stressed about money and the economy, and that this is the highest figure recorded in over six years. This study also highlighted that Americans are also concerned and worried about world events like the Russia-Ukraine crisis, rising inflation, and unexpected life changes due to COVID-19. Apart from the stresses highlighted in this study, many people experience stress and worry due to other personal or systemic factors, such as being involved in a legal dispute, interpersonal tangles and strife, health concerns, traumatic experiences, and the challenges of day-to-day living.

Though stress impacts everyone to some degree, learning potential root cause(s) of stress and overwhelm and how to cope can offer hope and healing over time. So for today's post, we are offering a few friendly reminders and tips on how to overcome overwhelm.

1. Locate the source of your stress by asking yourself what may be causing you to feel overwhelmed.

2. Reduce any feelings of guilt, perfectionism, or shame by acknowledging that you are feeling overwhelmed and any negative thoughts associated with your feelings.

3. Understand that what overwhelms you may not overwhelm or trouble someone else because everyone has different stress level thresholds and is affected by stress differently; as such, have patience with yourself and others.

4. Tune in to the present moment by practicing mindfulness through meditation, exercise, going for a walk, breathing exercises, journaling, etc.

5. Focus on the things you can control and let go of those things outside of your control.

6. Take short 10 to 30 minute breaks throughout the day.

7. Do what you love.

8. If possible, speak with a professional coach or therapist for a personalized plan for coping with overwhelm and stress or access free resources online from credible, reliable sources.

9. Finish each day and be done with it, knowing that you have done the best that you can.

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