We all feel overwhelmed at some point in our lives and when this happens, we feel like we’re in an out of body experience and feel the need to change things to get out of the situation.

But you don’t have to torture yourself any longer because with these simple habits, you can easily turn things around whenever you feel overwhelmed:

• Focus on relaxation.

When you have too much on your plate, you often end up not knowing what to do and you somehow freeze and panic. If this happens, take the time to pause and focus on relaxation first. Treat yourself to some pampering if you must, especially if it has been a long time since you went to the spa, enjoyed a day at the salon or just did a LED face mask. 

If you have the budget, take a day off or go on a weekend trip, so you can recharge and regain your focus to handle challenges more effectively when you come back.

• Learn how to say no.

You probably heard people saying you should know how to protect your peace, and that’s actually true. When you always say yes, you could be putting yourself in a situation of being easily overwhelmed. 

For instance, if you don’t want to go out with friends, you can always say no. Establishing healthy boundaries will not only keep you from getting overwhelmed, but it will also allow you to gain more control of your life.

• Don’t be too hard on yourself.

Sometimes, you set very high standards for yourself or take on too many tasks that if you don’t accomplish them, you easily feel like a failure. But remember that it’s okay to feel overwhelmed and that you shouldn’t be too hard on yourself.

Accept tasks that you can handle and organise your schedule to make sure that you complete everything without pushing yourself too hard. Of course, always make time for rest, so you can take on each day full of energy.

• Write everything down.

With everything that you need to do, it’s easy to forget tasks and end up getting overwhelmed in the process. But when you write everything down, you have a clear visual of everything that needs to be done. This also makes it easier for you to know which ones you should do first and how to go about accomplishing everything.

Make it a habit to create a list of your tasks and update it as you go. This will help you stay organised without getting overwhelmed.

Of course, it doesn’t hurt to ask help from a loved one if you need to. While you may not be used to asking for help from others, you have to know that there’s nothing wrong with admitting that you can’t do everything by yourself. So, when you’re overwhelmed, reach out to someone who can help you sort things out or maybe just someone to talk to.