Feeling overwhelmed? 5 quick things you can do in under 10 minutes.
- Danielle Lack
- Mar 20
- 3 min read
Overwhelm, yep I know all about it!
Between parenting, working and juggling all other aspects of life ……… overwhelm visits me too.
Thankfully, I’m pretty good at keeping my overwhelm in check by practicing self-care when I need to.
Now, I know there are times when we simply can’t stop what we are doing. However, it is so important to make self-care practices a priority and fit them into our day at some point.
Overwhelm is my best friend, because it’s my reminder that I need to do some self-care.
Below are some of the practices that support me find calm in the middle of overwhelm. Practicing them helps me to bring out the best of myself in all moments of life and the greatest gift is, they enable me to fully enjoy my life, being present, and really tuning into the people who I’m with.
I highly value being the best version of myself, so that I can serve the highest good. I strive to be the most loving and compassionate person I can be and to be the joyful, uplifter that I believe is my soul purpose in life.
I hope they practices support you to feel better and be kinder to yourself
Danielle x
5 quick things you can do for overwhelm in under 10 minutes.
We all feel overwhelmed and challenged in life sometimes. Taking care of ourselves during the tough times builds our resilience, giving us the clarity to find the best solutions to our problems.
The most important tip: try not to be hard on yourself when you are feeling overwhelmed. Overwhelm happens to all of us and the more we accept it, the easier it is to let it go.
Try any these calming practices to take care of yourself during times of stress/overwhelm:
· Take a long slow breath into your belly, then exhale slowly - now repeat 6 times (this is best done laying down).
· Stop and identify the following: 5 things that you can see, 4 things that you can feel, 3 things that you can hear, 2 things that you can smell, and 1 thing that you can taste.
· Write it out – start writing free form, just openly expressing what is going on and how you are feeling, get it all out.
· Go outside and ground yourself – stand on the earth (barefoot is preferable).
· Move your body in any way that feels good – from gentle dancing to jumping up and down or going for a run.
Other options that may take a bit longer:
· Go for a walk – walking lowers cortisol
· Cry or scream – let it out.
· Lay on the ground – let the stable earth support you.
· Meditate – any form of meditation that feels best for you.
· Ask for help – reach out to a family member, friend, therapist. We all need support from others in life and now is a good time to ask for this support.
· Fill a page of things you appreciate in your life e.g. the feeling of warm sunshine on your skin, the scent of your favourite flower, fresh running water, a loving family/friends, a warm comfortable bed, laughter with friends, hugs from a loved one, listening to your favourite music, the taste of delicious chocolate.
· Create something – whatever feels good: bake a cake, draw with crayons, paint with water colours, make a nature mandala with rocks and flowers.
Feel free to use any of these practices that resonate with you. What works best for you will depend on the moment.
Remember that how you are feeling right now is temporary, circumstances will change and you will feel better. Most importantly reach out for help, if you are frequently struggling with overwhelm, seek support from someone with expertise in what you are dealing with.
Contact me today if you would like support for anxiety and stress.
Danielle x
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