Have you ever found yourself in a stressful situation where you become fully engulfed by your emotions? The feeling of giving in and succumbing to defeat? Herein you have a total experience with what it feels like to be overwhelmed, tossed by the waves of your emotions. When one finds themselves in these conflicting emotions, it’s important to know what it takes to sail instead of sink. It may feel easier to allow your feelings of overwhelmingness to have their way with you but honestly, learning how to cope, becoming resilient and making better decisions in the event it is presented again are better options. Here are some tips of what you should do when confronted with life’s inevitable seasons of being overwhelmed.
Be Gentle with Yourself
The feeling of being overwhelm happens to a person at least once in their life; you are not alone. For some persons, it’s easier for them to identify the feeling than others. In essence, this means you should grant yourself love and understanding this moment instead of focusing on falling prey to the emotions.
Therefore, do what is necessary to take a break from very demanding activities and embrace You doing something you love, meditate, and allow your racing thoughts to slow themselves down. Focus on loving yourself at this moment and safeguarding your mental health.
Ask for Help
In overwhelming moments, it is critical that you normalize the need to ask for assistance from someone you can trust, either a friend or family member. At some point or another in our lives, we need the support and care of others we love to keep us grounded. Stop what you are doing and give them a call.
Deep Breathing
Never underestimate the power of taking deep breaths in and out and how they positively clear the fog of being emotionally overwhelmed. As you take a deep breath and step away for a moment from the thing causing the most emotional distress, it gives your mind a moment of relaxation necessary to ride the waves of stress.
Set Boundaries
Healthy boundaries are an essential aspect of maintaining mental health. It is often ignored or classed as selfish. However, serving yourself is knowing when to say ‘no’ to activities that cause you to become stressed and choosing fulfilling activities that you will ultimately enjoy without pretense and pressure.
Journal
Writing and expressing your feelings in a book can and never will become overrated. This is the perfect way to out your emotions and give you the ability to look back at them and learn from them if they should arise again in the future. Freedom of expression clears the mind of things that skew your judgment and lead to mental strain.
Bonus Tip: Make sleep and quality rest a priority. This helps the body to navigate stressful responses better.
Feeling overwhelmed in this life is what you term as it comes with the territory. Everyone is susceptible to it and are learning ways to cope with the experiences life throws their way. By choosing to implement healthful habits, you safeguard your mental health.
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