Working with Overwhelm
This one deserves its own category. Do you struggle with getting overwhelmed, holding yourself or others to a high standard, trying to manage everything, trying to stay balanced... and never feeling like you really get ahead?
What's the driving force behind your overwhelm, endless to do lists, never catching a break?
Let's explore some useful ways of working with this facet of anxiety.
What's the driving force behind your overwhelm, endless to do lists, never catching a break?
Let's explore some useful ways of working with this facet of anxiety.
Trauma History‣‣ Often if you've experienced trauma, it changes your capacity to "handle" stress.
‣‣ Working with providers to help you heal from traumatic experiences - on an emotional, mental and physiological level - can be extremely helpful. ‣‣ Acupuncture, counseling, supplements and personalize herbal treatments can work quite well. |
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Core Beliefs‣‣ Since our beliefs inspire our actions, it's useful to look at what you're believing that could be sending you into overload.
‣‣ Doubt, fear, feelings of inadequacy and insecurity can fuel overwhelm. What are your beliefs around getting things done, organization, time? Get general in order to see the themes. ‣‣ What do you believe about yourself when it comes to getting things done and the nature of time? ‣‣ What would be more helpful beliefs you could adopt to take the pressure off of yourself? |
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Disconnect from Self‣‣ Do you know and honor your own needs and boundaries?
‣‣ Do you listen to your body, eat and sleep at regular intervals, and pace yourself? ‣‣ When we lose touch with ourselves, invalidate our needs, disregard our bodies and the like, we severe from our innate wisdom and timing. |
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Fatigue + Burnout‣‣ Inevitably overwhelm can lead to fatigue and burnout.
‣‣ What do you think the #1 thing draining your energy may be? ‣‣ Here are some ways you may be exhausting yourself. ‣‣ Here are some examples of how you can regain balance and your natural energy. |
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