What To Do When You Feel Overwhelmed
Today, I want to share insights on a topic that causes real havoc in our life experience – how to navigate the overwhelm in life and work. Join me as we explore what lies beyond anxiety and confusion and uncover the transformative power of raising our consciousness and embracing inspired action.
The Unconscious Addiction of Overwhelm
Overwhelm can sometimes become an unconscious addiction. It hijacks our present-moment awareness, leaving us in a perpetual state of anxious energy. It's like being stuck in a loop of old conditioning, unable to break free.
But here's the thing: awareness is the first step towards change. By recognizing our patterns of self-sabotage or negative self-talk, we can start to unravel the grip of being overwhelmed in our lives.
The Five-Step Quality of Life Process: A Roadmap to Empowerment
Now, I want to share with you a powerful tool – a five-step process designed to help you reclaim control and find clarity in the chaos. It's a journey of mindfulness, self-discovery, and intentional action.
Awareness: Take the time to observe your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Mindfulness practices like meditation or brain dumps like morning pages, meditative writing, and journaling can help uncover the underlying patterns driving your overwhelm.
Clarity on Desires: Get clear on what you truly want in life. Identify your values, aspirations, and the kind of experiences you want to manifest. Once you've identified your desires, cultivate new habits and thought patterns that align with your vision. It's about replacing old limiting beliefs with empowering ones and taking action on the behaviors that can support the new empowering belief or decision.
Letting Go of Expectations: Release attachment to outcomes and focus on what you can control – your actions in the present moment. This is what you can control. Embrace uncertainty and fall in love with this moment, the only promise.
Seek Support: This has been fundamental for my growth. Find accountability and have someone hold the vision with you of the new behaviors you want to embody until you can do this habitually.
Using Overwhelm as a Guide: Instead of resisting overwhelm, use it as a signal to realign with your intentions. Let it remind you of the choices you've made and the actions you've committed to. It is in taking action that we start to live on purpose.
Embracing Change: A Journey Towards Self-Empowerment
Remember, overcoming overwhelm is not a one-time fix but an ongoing journey of self-discovery and growth. It's about cultivating self-care, seeking support when needed, and embracing small, consistent shifts toward a more balanced life.
If this message resonates with you and you are ready to embark on your own journey of transformation, I invite you to reach out. Let's connect and explore how I can support you on your path to inner peace and fulfillment.
With boundless gratitude and love
Some takeaways from this video:
Overwhelm can lead to unconscious addiction, affecting both personal and professional life.
Raising consciousness and taking inspired action is necessary to manage the anxiety caused by overwhelm.
Overwhelm steals present moment awareness, leading to anxious and confused energy.
Propaganda and fear-based stories of the past can make people feel more overwhelmed. Give your energy and attention to things you CAN control.
Overcoming overwhelm involves creating new habits and patterns through self-care and increased safety.
Steps to manage overwhelm include awareness, clarity on desired feelings, shifting patterns, taking controllable actions, and using overwhelm as a cue for new decisions.
