Tag: overwhelm
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Overwhelm

I am exhausted today So I decided to show myself some care and compassion. I am feeling overwhelmed. Too many tasks on my to-do list. Too many voices drowning out my own. Too many commitments coming up. Too many plans. Too much. I feel stuck. So I set an intention to be still, To tune…
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I choose Me

Sometimes it feels as if there’s not enough hours in the day. Before I’m barely awake my to-do list is already piling up, threatening to overwhelm me. A million different things fighting for my attention. Prioritize. Some days I’m able to regulate myself, pace myself; consciously manage my time. Balance the ‘have-tos’ and the ‘want-tos’.…
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How are you?

The simple, autopilot answer would be, “I’m fine thanks, how are you?” “Fan-flipping-tastic!”, would be my go-to sarcastic, defensive response. The more honest answer would be, “I’m surviving.” No doubt said with a rueful smile to show that really I’m ok, but have no desire to pursue that avenue of conversation any further. A simple,…
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What if I don’t know what to say?

Today I feel like being quiet It feels like there’s too much noise in my head. Too many things to do and not enough time. Too many voices clamouring for attention, but I can only do one thing at a time. Hitting that overwhelmed point before I even realize. Make the choice to stop. To…