The Ardent Axiom
Illuminating the Facts About Behavioral Health and Rising Above the Stigma
Feeling Overwhelmed
Feeling Overwhelmed
Feeling overwhelmed is a result of a loss of control or a loss of feeling in control. When faced with a stressful situation, consider the following:
- Develop an initial action plan for the most important factors
- Determine the pros and cons of this plan A
- Practice or rehearse your action plan or response to remedy the issue
- Develop a plan B
- Build your confidence with a pep talk – it’s more effective and less ridiculous than you think
- Remember past situations where you achieved success over similar adversity
- Focus on your strengths and skills – imagine your success and not potential failure
- Share your burden with others who are willing to support you
- Use a journal to write out your thoughts – your fears and your steps to overcome them
- Perform physical activity such as visiting a gym or going for a long walk – this will clear your mind and take the edge off
- Avoid catastrophic thinking
- After victory, celebrate and reflect on your accomplishment
This series is available free for download in PDF format and includes activities for more engaged learning: Motivation
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