Do you feel overwhelmed? Success Tips for Coping with Being Overwhelmed

Overwhelming is not just having too many things to do. When you’re overwhelmed, you often feel stuck because there’s so much to do that you don’t know where to start. Being overwhelmed can keep you going around in circles.

Strategies to help you cope with stress

Ask, “What is the most important thing to do right now?” Focus on that one thing. Many ‘urgent’ things are not as important as you think.

I suggest you step back and see the big picture. What exactly are you trying to do? It’s possible to get so caught up in the details that you lose sight of what you really need to do. If the task seems too big, break it down into small, easy-to-do steps.

If you have a hard time making a decision, just do something, no matter what, do the first thing that comes to mind. You’ll soon know if it’s the right decision for you. Just change your mind if it’s obvious you could make a better choice.

If you are faced with too many distractions, make the decision not to check your email or answer the phone for the next two hours. Take control and treat yourself to uninterrupted time so you can focus.

Focus on one thing at a time and complete the task before starting another. Switching between tasks can be a waste of energy and a waste of time.

If you really have a lot to do, tell your boss or your family how you feel, you may be pleasantly surprised at the support you receive.

ask yourself,

• Do I really need to do this?
• Is it necessary to do it now?
• Is it a job that could be done less frequently?
• Who can help me do it?

If you need to do it now and cannot delegate, we suggest you do it as soon as possible. The longer you wait to start, the more energy you’ll spend thinking about it and the more overwhelmed you’ll feel. It’s better to spend your energy actually doing the work and then experience the rewards of completing it.

To take action

If you’ve been procrastinating and feeling overwhelmed by all you need to do, we suggest you review this article and decide exactly what your next step will be. Remember: all you have to do now is take the best first step you can to reduce your experience of being overwhelmed.

Ask yourself, “What is the best use of my time right now?” This will help you stay on track and nip overwhelm in the bud.