I’ve had my fair share of overwhelm of late, but I’m a big believer that sometimes, you have to go through shit to learn a lesson and that I have. It’s been the good kick up the backside I needed and has set me back on a path to avoid overwhelm in the future.
So, I want to share some of the ways that have helped me beat overwhelm, the point of wanting to give up on everything and curl up in a ball in bed. There are also things in this list that are on my ‘to-do’ list because these days I’m trying to take it one thing at a time.
30 ways to beat overwhelm
- Think about what makes you happy, what’s the most important?
- Meal Plan
- Read words of wisdom
- Practice self-care, make time for you.
- Have time away, even if it’s just for a night or day trip.
- Watch a movie or two
- Read books
- Listen to music
- Create a list and cross things off
- Work out your priorities
- Set your days and weeks into tasks
- Remove clutter
- Remove the things that cause stress
- Have coffee with a friend and talk it out
- Call your mum and talk it out
- Ask for help
- Forget about cooking for one night and order takeaway
- Don’t worry about the cleaning; a messy house won’t hurt anyone.
- Hire a cleaner if you can afford it
- Have a pyjama day
- Learn to say no
- Don’t overbook yourself, clear your calendar
- Outsource, particularly if you work for yourself.
- Start a blog or journal and write about your feelings
- Go for a walk, breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the scenery.
- Get a massage
- Have a facial
- Turn off technology
- Take a break from social media
- Practice mindfulness/meditate
What do you find helps you beat overwhelm?
Eva is the woman behind The Multitasking Woman. Like many women, she's constantly juggling work, family, and life, along with bipolar disorder and anxiety.An introvert, medieval history geek, serial subscription box subscriber and personal development fan, Eva loves changing things up. Eva is also the Founder of Mandala Digital where she loves being a copywriting, search engine optimisation and digital marketing geek.
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