You Can Move Mountains

"The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones." - Confucius.

In this fast-paced world, it's common for people to feel overwhelmed by the demands of daily life. Whether it's work, family responsibilities, or unexpected events, feeling defeated and unable to cope is an experience that we all encounter at some point in our lives. This feeling can even block our attempts at using the Law of Attraction.

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It's important to remember that feeling overwhelmed is a natural stress response and doesn't mean that you're weak or incapable. In fact, acknowledging and accepting these emotions is the first step toward finding a solution. In this article, we'll explore some practical ways that can help you cope with feeling overwhelmed.

The first step in dealing with feeling overwhelmed is to ground yourself. Sensory grounding is a technique that involves focusing on your senses to help you stay present in the moment. To do this, list five things you can see, four things you can hear, three things you can feel, two things you can smell, and one thing you can taste. This technique helps to shift your attention away from yourself, allowing your subconscious to work on the issues.

Another effective way to cope with feeling overwhelmed is to write down your thoughts and feelings. Journaling is a powerful release that can help you organize your thoughts and feelings, reflect on your experiences, and gain clarity about your situation. Writing down your thoughts can also help clear your mind, making you feel less overwhelmed and more focused. You can also include a gratitude list to help you focus on positive things rather than the distress you're feeling.

Physical activity is another great way to cope with feeling overwhelmed. Exercise helps to release endorphins, which are natural mood boosters that can help you feel better and reduce stress. It can be as easy as a walk, a yoga session, or more strenuous like a gym or a run.

Breathing exercises are also a useful tool in coping with feeling overwhelmed. Controlling your breathing calms you down, and there are many different breathing techniques that you can use, based on how you'd like to feel. Deep breathing can trigger the parasympathetic nervous system, which initiates a rest and digest response, helping to suppress the fight or flight response.

Meditation is another technique that can help you cope with feeling overwhelmed. It allows you to find calm so you're better able to face difficult situations. Meditation books, audio, and videos are readily available and are a useful addition to your anti-stress arsenal. This TED talk by Kelly McGonigal called "How to make stress your friend" is also valuable viewing.

It's important to remember that feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, and helpless can be daunting, but we all come ready-equipped with the answer. Whatever thought, image, or name we have for it, we all have a Higher Power. Our resource for strength, comfort, and help works in many ways and is always there if we just seek help and accept guidance. Sometimes the cure may be worse than the illness, but with faith, we can ask for the acceptance and strength to overcome any problem.

In conclusion, feeling overwhelmed is a natural experience that we all encounter in life. However, it is essential to acknowledge our emotions, accept the situation, and seek guidance when faced with difficult situations. By doing so, we can find the strength to overcome any challenge and play our part in the cosmic symphony of life. Remember, you are not alone, and there is always a way through any situation.