S03E30 The Psychology of Overwhelm Part Two

<p>Welcome to part 2 of a session that I did on Clubhouse on the psychology of overwhelm!</p> <p>In this episode, I talk about the remaining Ts that overwhelm us—threats, targets, and thoughts—from a neurological standpoint. I share some mental frame games, highlighting the importance of mindfulness and focusing on what we can control. I also weigh in on what I call an “attention budget” and end the show with tips to help beat feelings of overwhelm.</p> <p>When you start to feel overwhelmed by threats in your environment, you need to remind yourself (with conviction!) that...</p> <ol> <li>Everything will be okay.</li> <li>You’ve got this.</li> </ol> <p>What if you want to achieve specific goals? How to avoid feeling overwhelmed?<br /> Create a vision of where you want to be.<br /> Breakdown large tasks into bite-sized chunks and track your progress.<br /> Here are some things you can do to bring more positivity into your life: </p> <ul> <li>Accept the feeling of overwhelm.</li> <li>Ground yourself in your body.</li> <li>Embrace the present.</li> <li>Meditate or do some yoga.</li> <li>Give yourself a creative outlet.</li> <li>Eat healthy.</li> <li>Learn how to delegate and to say “no”.</li> <li>Take breaks regularly.</li> <li>And don’t forget to be grateful.</li> </ul> <p>Links/Resources:</p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://owenfitzpatrick.com/podcast/s03e29-the-psychology-of-overwhelm-part-one/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Psychology of Overwhelm Part One</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.mrjamesnestor.com/breath" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Breath</a> by James Nestor</li> </ul> <p>Subscribe to the <a href= "https://owenfitzpatrick.com/changing-minds-podcast/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Changing Minds Podcast</a>!</p>