Comments on: “I feel overwhelmed” – Ten Ways to Avoid Feeling Overwhelmed by Life (if you are a nut job like me)

By: Jenn

Jenn — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 07:00:49 +0000

I get overwhelmed when I have too much to do and not enough time to do it. Too many social events or a change in my routine are triggers. I have to say that I am not nearly as self.aware as you are and I admire that a lot! I’m feeling inspired to explore my triggers more closely so I can find solutions! Thanks so much for sharing these tips! They are super helpful!

By: Andrea@WellnessNotes

Andrea@WellnessNotes — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 13:26:12 +0000

Great list!

I think it’s so important to do all those things consistently and not let get things out of hand (which I sort of did for the past few months).

I think you are somewhere cold and snowy right now. Hope all is well and you are having fun!

By: jennincat

jennincat — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:51:44 +0000

You are the best listener I know! 😉

By: jennincat

jennincat — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:50:48 +0000

I’m very sorry to hear about the loss of your parents. I can only imagine the overwhelming grief.

Yes, that is really good advice about “transitions”. I need transition time too.

By: Alyssa

Alyssa — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 17:02:06 +0000

Thank you for this! As an angsty girl and someone who stresses easily I find myself overwhelmed alllll the time. This is a great list

By: Stacy @bklynstacy

Stacy @bklynstacy — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:58:02 +0000

This list is SO FANTASTIC. And clearly you and I are sensitive in the same ways. I wish I’d had this list when I was drowning in grief after both my parents suddenly died — it would have explained me to the people who are close to me, and helped them understand why I kept “tipping” and, uh, flipping out, for lack of a better expression. Thank you for sharing this! My only other tip is being mindful of transition time: to give myself a few minutes when I get in the door at the end of a work day to take off work and put on being a mom. I always say to my son, “Let me finish commuting, and get out of my work clothes,” and it gives me that needed two minutes to myself to change gears and be ready to receive his happy, loud, demanding welcome. : )

By: Jess

Jess — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 13:56:35 +0000

It’s breath of fresh air when someone can acknowledge their struggles. You are awesome and the most thorough communicator I know! 😉

By: Deb

Deb — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 10:07:09 +0000

Love all of this. The e-cards are also hilarious.

By: Claire

Claire — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 22:33:19 +0000

Thanks so much for your transparency! I LOVE this list….especially #10. Hugs + High Fives to you too. <3 Claire

By: wanda

wanda — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 19:53:13 +0000

Great post. I especially like the quiet time. So important even if it means going outside for a breath of fresh air in 20 below zero weather or 100 degrees.