Feeling overwhelmed

I've lost count of how many times I've felt stressed and overwhelmed. Whether that be with personal 

issues, work, society, relationships or sometimes nothing at all. Although everyone knows it's normal 

and we all can feel this way, I don't find many people talking about it. Often people confuse feeling 

overwhelmed and being anxious, however they are completely different. 

Being overwhelmed is the feeling of a significant amount of pressure and weight on you. Anxiety is 

being worrisome, nervous and on edge. Everyone will feel anxious throughout some point of their 

life, however it becomes anxiety when it starts to rule your days, months and eventually your life.

I can feel overwhelmed about tiny things from not doing something to the time stamp that I gave 

myself, to work shifts. At the time you can get so in over your head and wrapped up in the moment, 

causing you to get more overwhelmed and begin what I call a snowball affect.

I've started to find small things that make me feel more calm and bring me back to reality. I've really 

started to enjoy reading more and treating myself to an intense and thorough pamper night. It's important to do things that you enjoy and find relaxing, that also don't take a lot of thought. 

We often find ourselves so consumed with our thoughts that we forget about whats happening around

us. Surrounding yourself with family and friends that mean a lot to you, can help you feel more 

grounded. Try having quiet and relaxed days in the house, where you have no plans.

Remember, it won't last.

xoxo

Lea-Mai