{"id":4963,"date":"2013-12-02T12:01:55","date_gmt":"2013-12-02T17:01:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/lessonsfromarecoveringdoormat\/?p=4963"},"modified":"2013-12-06T12:20:58","modified_gmt":"2013-12-06T17:20:58","slug":"calming-those-feeling-of-being-overwhelmed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/lessonsfromarecoveringdoormat\/2013\/12\/calming-those-feeling-of-being-overwhelmed.html","title":{"rendered":"Calming Those Feelings of Being Overwhelmed"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ziggy<\/a>We all go through those periods where it feels like life is dumping on you too much and you feel as if you\u2019re drowning in things you need to do. It might even be good things, opportunities to advance your career, that you feel pressure to get to fast. Someone in your family may be sick or getting divorced and keep turning to you for support. No matter what\u2019s falling off your overloaded plate, the stress if can create isn\u2019t good for\u00a0\u00a0you.<\/p>\n

The tendency is to push the anxious feelings that come up away. But it doesn\u2019t stay away. It may show up in digestive issues, insomnia, and other stress-related physical problems. Or it can put you on edge and trigger you to snap at people. The important thing is, to recognize that it\u2019s not good for you.<\/p>\n

You can begin taking control of stress right now and make your life better. I credit making an effort to keep stress at a minimum for helping me stay healthy and happy. I used to get stressed over everything until I discovered the power of faith. Feeling supported enables me to stay relaxed about life\u2019s downs. The other big thing you can do to control feeling overwhelmed is to practice saying, \u201cno\u201d an set boundaries for what you can and can\u2019t take on. Some other things that can help you manage your stress level are:<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Make a conscious decision to manage your stress
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Do relaxation breathing regularly
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Try yoga.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Meditate
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Let go of anger
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Accept that things will get better
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Exercise
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Say \u201cno\u201d to things that will add stress to your life.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Use affirmations to calm down: \u201cEverything will work out fine.\u201d Something good will come from this.\u201d \u201cThis too shall pass.\u201d<\/p>\n

Taking control of stress is an act of self-love since it will improve your health and longevity!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Give yourself permission to clear some things from your plate an enjoy the time for you that you\u2019ll get from lifting of pressure to get stuff done or to be in several place a once. Repeat, \u201cI let go of and say \u201cno\u201d to some obligation because I love me!\u201d
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Join the Self-Love Movement\u2122<\/strong><\/a>! Take the 31 Days of Self-Love Commitment<\/strong><\/a>—\u201cI commit to do my best to do something loving for myself, however big or small, for the first 31 days of 2014.\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0and get my book, How Do I Love Me? Let Me Count the Ways<\/a><\/strong> for free at http:\/\/howdoiloveme.com<\/a><\/strong>. Read my 2013 31 Days of Self-Love Posts HERE<\/strong><\/a>. Join the Self-Love Movement\u2122<\/strong><\/a>! on Facebook<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Please leave comments under my posts so we can stay connected.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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