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Power Monday #56 Feeling Overwhelmed

August 4, 2014 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 34 Comments

I hope you had a sunny first weekend of August! It was rainy and gloomy here in Jersey, so not much fun in the sun was to be had. I started a new book, This Dark Road To Mercy, which is very good so far, and did tons of cooking (what’s new there!). Another accomplishment, I picked out a durable, high quality backpack to hopefully get me though college in the city. We’ll see ๐Ÿ˜‰ Besides that, nothing much else happened. So instead, let’s get into something deep today.

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We all feel overwhelmed sometimes. We become inundated with life. From everyday things like doing the laundry and paying the bills to major life changes like moving or in the midst of a difficult relationship. Just thinking about being overwhelmed can make you feel overwhelmed. You might remember just how draining those periods of time have been and you don’t want to get stick there again. Yet it’s inevitable and will probably happen again with one thing or another.

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Feeling overwhelmed is exhausting. It’s so draining. but these are the times when you need the energy to move past and get through situations effectively. I know how I feel when I’m overwhelmed, and I am feeling it right now. I want to do something and work through what I need to work through, but I just can’t. I don’t feel the motivation or drive to do anything or fix any of the problems. I just want them to go away or magically fix themselves. I can’t get myself organized and sorted out, ready for action, like I can during more normal and less stressful times. One way you can tell I’m overwhelmed is just by looking at my face. These are the times when my trich is in full force. I got it under control right after school ended in June and was good through the month of July. But the last two weeks were a major set-back. I started to grow my eyebrows back and now there is nothing again.

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Why? Because I am overwhelmed. Why? Because of the “C” word (college) and everything it entails (which is about 50 different things right now and not just the simple “o I’m going to college things”), my blog, the waning summer, opportunities that I just can’t do (but want to), money, living in a house/family that is anything but calm. But the more I let myself feel so overwhelmed, I’m only creating more burdens for myself to handle. I wish I had a magic recipe to combat these feelings, but there is very little that can help. The only thing that actually gets rid of the overwhelming feelings are dealing with the problems and letting them play out as they come.

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There are temporary fixes of course like yoga, working out, cooking, taking a hot shower, drinking an iced coffee. I would say reading, but my mind is going a mile a minute and it’s so hard to concentrate on a story right now. I don’t want the rest of my summer, these last few weeks to be thrown away on feeling like life is just too much to handle right now. So it may be clichรฉ, but my mantra for these last few weeks is going to be “It’s going to be OKAY!”

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I am going to deal with one thing each day, accomplish one task each day and then spend the rest of the time taking care of myself and trying to have fun. I want to look my best and feel my best going into my “new life” and that will only happen if I make these next few weeks productive, relaxed, and fully embraced. I have to remember to breathe and remind myself that I have the strength to get through anything. Today is a new day, today is a new week, and today is the perfect day to start being powerful.

If your feeling overwhelmed, I feel you! But I am going to tell you that it’s going to be OKAY! It is, I promise. Everything passes and everything gets better eventually. It may take a while and it may seem impossible right now, but one day you will look back and see that you didn’t need to waste so much energy of feeling so overwhelmed. It’s not worth it and it only makes every situation worse. Say it with me…It’s going to be OKAY!

So tell me:

+ What’s making you feel overwhelmed right now?

+ How do you handle stress and life when things start to get out of hand? Do you let it take over?

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  1. nickihawes says

    August 13, 2014 at 11:55 pm

    I hope that writing this post was therapeutic, and helped ease those overwhelming feelings a bit. Mantras are the best, and can be so effective. We all feel you–good luck with everything! I’m sure it really will all be ok. Thanks for joining Pin Your Friday Favorite!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine says

      August 14, 2014 at 4:02 am

      Thanks ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  2. dancinmoma says

    August 9, 2014 at 8:58 am

    Oh…there are days when that “overwhelming cloud” can block my vision. ๐Ÿ˜‰ Thankfully, a nice breeze can move it out of the way! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine says

      August 9, 2014 at 9:01 am

      Well I’m glad you could find that breeze!

      Reply
  3. Kristen says

    August 9, 2014 at 8:33 am

    Loved this and needed this encouragement. Aren’t we all overwhelmed? Maybe we should all slow down. Found you at SITS.

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine says

      August 9, 2014 at 8:37 am

      If only we could! But then the obligations would seem to pile up more when we got back in to it :/

      Reply
  4. Probably Rachel says

    August 7, 2014 at 12:48 pm

    It is so easy to be overwhelmed at times.

    I’ve personally gotten overwhelmed with a combination of small to large things. Some of which I can take comfort in the fact that “it is going to be okay.” Some of the other things really aren’t going to be okay, that’s when, “I will get through this” becomes the mantra.

    Good luck!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine says

      August 7, 2014 at 1:48 pm

      That’s exactly how I feel right now! Some of the stuff I do know will work out, but other things…not so much.

      Reply
  5. Ali says

    August 6, 2014 at 6:14 pm

    This is such a beautifully written post. You have described exactly how everyone feels at some time. It helped me to know that other people feel exactly how I do. I also loved the fact that you offered advice at the end of your post. Thank you so much for sharing.
    Ali xx

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine says

      August 6, 2014 at 6:22 pm

      Thanks Ali! It IS nice to know we are not alone even when we feel like we are. Sometimes we need to reach out and tell someone how we feel. It usually helps alleviate some of the stress!

      Reply
  6. eatsandexercisebyamber says

    August 6, 2014 at 9:06 am

    Rebecca, as I was reading your post, I was thinking, “comment and say, it will ALL work out/it’s going to be okay” and THEN there you were, writing it as your own advice ๐Ÿ™‚ DEEP BREATHS, we cannot let stress overwhelm us, because then, we are not living, but existing in a perpetual high strung state of anxiety. Everything WILL work out, whether it takes a day or a month, things will fall into place, as they should, the universe has a funny way of working things out for us sometimes, but trust in its plan <3

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine says

      August 6, 2014 at 10:01 am

      I know it does all eventually fall in to place…it always has…but when your in the thick of it with no end in sight, it is so hard to remember that! I know I’m not “living” right now and I m already regreting all the time I’ve wasted ๐Ÿ™
      Trying to breathe! Thank you Amber XOXO

      Reply
  7. Marie @kindinside.com says

    August 6, 2014 at 2:57 am

    Oh, girl! I knooooow how you feel, I just wrote a post about how I’ve been feeling overwhelmed lately! I know you got the power to push through… We are definitely in this together ๐Ÿ˜‰
    Hugs!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine says

      August 6, 2014 at 3:17 am

      Thanks Marie! I’ll have to go check out your post! XOXO

      Reply
  8. Sarah Jean says

    August 5, 2014 at 3:10 pm

    Bringing you some love from “Do Tell Tuesday.” Thanks for sharing this post! There are many, many days I feel overwhelmed but I love the thought of dealing with “one thing a day” and enjoying the rest of the day. Thank you for that reminder and God bless!

    Sarah @ Pretty Simple Ideas

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine says

      August 5, 2014 at 4:05 pm

      I think we can all tackle one problem or obligation a day! Thinking about it that way makes things seem much more manageable!
      Thanks love! XOXO

      Reply
  9. joanneviola says

    August 5, 2014 at 8:44 am

    One way I find to settle myself when I am overwhelmed is through prayer. To realize that God has my life under control & is always with me, brings such peace. May you find peace as you start back to school and work through all that is pressing upon you.

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine says

      August 5, 2014 at 8:48 am

      Thanks love ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  10. kristenk says

    August 5, 2014 at 12:10 am

    This is going to sound super corny, but I teared up reading this post. I am so overwhelmed and stressed right now and this is just what I needed to hear. I have 2 months to find a job (so does my husband) and an apartment that we can afford in Anchorage once our jobs end here in Seward, and I don’t really want to deal with moving again and starting another new job. I know this is the final move/job switch for a while but I’m so worried. A few days ago I started feeling really sick and having strange chest pain and people think I’m just too anxious right now, but just to be safe I’m giving up caffeine which would also cause that chest pain. So now I’m dying in coffee withdrawal too! I know exactly how you feel – it’s like there’s too much to do and all these scary new things are about to start and it’s just a lot to handle. I can tell you that college is a lot of fun and you will meet so many great people. Hopefully that helps a bit. I can’t wait to hear all about it!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine says

      August 5, 2014 at 1:40 am

      Not corny at all! I’m glad (well kinda) that someone is feeling the same way! See how bad stress and anxiety is though! It effects us emontinally and physically. We really need to find outlets in these times, just something to help us get through.
      I’ll be thinking of you XOXO

      Reply
  11. Kaylin @ Enticing Healthy Eating says

    August 4, 2014 at 10:37 pm

    Definitely needed this message today myself, actually. Thank you for the inspiring post and insights. I connect with you and understand everything you’re feeling. And I agree. It’s going to be okay!!! Remember to be grateful for what you have in life. Focus on the positives rather than focusing on the stresses. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine says

      August 5, 2014 at 1:33 am

      ๐Ÿ™‚ Good to hear! I’m trying but it is so hard right?!

      Reply
  12. Emily @MyHealthyishlife says

    August 4, 2014 at 8:48 pm

    I’m heading into my junior year and I’m still feeling overwhelmed with the upcoming transition. But it does get easier each year as I know more of what to prepare for. Yoga and running keep me sane during this time!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine says

      August 4, 2014 at 9:15 pm

      I’m scared I’m not going to HAVE time for the things I care about (yoga, fitness, cooking, blogging) the things that do bring peace!

      Reply
  13. Casey @ Casey the College Celiac says

    August 4, 2014 at 7:44 pm

    College is definitely overwhelming and I’ve alread survived my freshman year! Good luck with the stress. It’s not an easy beast to beat. Right now, college, along with a few health things are pushing my buttons, but I’m trying to embrace the summer sun and enjoy it while it lasts! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine says

      August 4, 2014 at 8:11 pm

      Trying to enjoy the summer, but I know I already lost so much time :/ It is so hard!

      Reply
  14. cottercrunch says

    August 4, 2014 at 6:27 pm

    i always got overwhelmed in college, so be sure to find some R&R before it. I know you will! be easy on yourself friend. xxoo

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine says

      August 4, 2014 at 6:30 pm

      Thank you Lindsay ๐Ÿ™‚
      One of my stressers right now is figuring out how I am going to keep my yoga practice going strong! I can’t afford a studio and I’m not sure where I will have the space/peace to bring my laptop and play an online practice :O

      Reply
  15. Cassie says

    August 4, 2014 at 1:14 pm

    I have felt so overwhelmed lately… life, trying to find a new job and move, being in a LDR, do more with my blog/freelance… yoga DEFINITELY helps me get it reigned in.

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine says

      August 4, 2014 at 1:51 pm

      It is great for relaxing and clearing the mind, but it does not fix the problems :/

      Reply
    • Kaylin @ Enticing Healthy Eating says

      August 4, 2014 at 11:13 pm

      Cassie, I couldn’t help but notice your comment and relate! I too am stressing with job searching, the possibility of moving to a new city, and even a long distance relationship for the first time! With my boyfriend of 3 1/2 years. Definitely feel for you!

      Reply
  16. hungryhobby says

    August 4, 2014 at 11:14 am

    Sometimes I find stress motivating… I find myself flying through things to get them done. However, when I get overwhelmed by the amount of things I have to do I sit down and hash out a plan. In grad school I made hour by hour plans of what I needed to accomplish because it got that crazy. But, it helps!

    Reply
    • Strength and Sunshine says

      August 4, 2014 at 11:15 am

      I made a list this week of what I wan to get accomplished. I’m starting with something easy today (I should probably do the hard stuff first), but we will see how it goes! Writing things down really does help manage things though!

      Reply
      • hungryhobby says

        August 4, 2014 at 11:21 am

        I ALWAYS start with easy…. helps work your way into the hard stuff! Good luck!

        Reply

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Instagram post 2177098251824425516_462853852 Whatโ€™s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear โ€œgut healthโ€? ๐Ÿค” * It's MORE than just digestion! ๐Ÿง Your gut health is connected to just about every aspect of your wellbeing, from your mood to your immune system. ๐Ÿ˜ฎ@countrylifevitamins came out with a new line of supplements called Gut Connection that helps us balance our microbiome and target the specific areas of our health we need the most help with! ๐Ÿฅณ I got to try out the Digestive Balance, Stress Balance, and Sleep Balance and Iโ€™m so glad I did! ๐Ÿ™Œ Check out my latest blog post to find out all the details (strengthandsunshine.com/gut-health/) ๐Ÿ‘ #Sponsored * #countrylifevitamins #guthealth #guthealthmatters #guthealthy #glutenfree #vegan #foodallergies #allergyfree #nongmo #healyourgut #celiac #celiacdisease #glutenfreeliving #glutenfreelife #autoimmunedisease #chronicillness #gutfriendly #guthealing #healthygut #healthandwellness #healthyfamily #healthykids #gutflora #mindandbody #healthmatters #healthysleep #stressmanagment #healthylifestlye
Instagram post 2174976265205847810_462853852 The secret to a fantastic Monday? ๐Ÿค” Something a little SWEET and SALTY! ๐Ÿ˜Ž Loaded Vegan White Chocolate Chip Pretzel Cookies (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free) ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿช๐Ÿซ๐Ÿฅจ * These are BIG cookies and they are stuffed with @nestletollhouse new ALLERGY-FREE White Chocolate Chips and my favorite @shopritestores gluten-free pretzels! A super-soft cookie base with @bobsredmill gluten-free flour and @swervesweetie brown "sugar". They will make a perfect new addition to all the cookie parties I know you have coming up! ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿช๐Ÿ™Œ * These Tastebud Tantalizing Cookies are:๐Ÿ‘‡ Gluten-Free โค๏ธ Allergy-Free ๐Ÿงก Vegan ๐Ÿ’› Low Sugar ๐Ÿ’š Kid-Approved ๐Ÿ’™ Quick and Easy๐Ÿ’œ 9 Simple Ingredients ๐Ÿ’– Holiday Ready or a "Just Because Dessert" ๐Ÿ’— * Who else is ready for COOKIE SEASON? ๐Ÿค” Tag a cookie loving friend below! ๐Ÿ‘‡ These "Naughty and Nice" cookies are perfect for kicking off the holiday season! ๐Ÿช๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ„ Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! ๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿ‘† https://strengthandsunshine.com/vegan-white-chocolate-chip-pretzel-cookies-gluten-free/ * #sweetandsalty #cookieseason #holidaybaking #whitechocolate #pretzels #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #top8free #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #thefeedfeed #thebakefeed #bakersofinstagram #glutenfreelife #foodallergymom #glutenfreecookies #veganbaking #vegandessert #glutenfreedessert #glutenfreefood #glutenfreebaking #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #bakedfromscratch #vegancookies
Instagram post 2169912447125673010_462853852 Thanksgiving debate number 2! Side Dish or Dessert? ๐Ÿค” Where does the CLASSIC marshmallow-topped sweet potato casserole reside? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ * It's always been a "sweet" side dish in our family, definitely NOT a dessert! Boy have I MISSED this controversial dish due to the "all vegan marshmallows contain soy, and all soy-free marshmallows aren't vegan". This recipe has been in the works since last year and it is finally here, on the blog, perfected to a T! ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿฅณ THE Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ‘Œ * This Spectacular Sweet Potato Casserole is:๐Ÿ‘‡ Gluten-Free โค๏ธ Allergy-Free ๐Ÿงก Vegan ๐Ÿ’› Sugar-Free ๐Ÿ’š Kid-Approved ๐Ÿ’™ Paleo Topping Option ๐Ÿ’œ 6 Simple Ingredients ๐Ÿ’– EASY & Quick (just 10 minutes in the oven! ๐Ÿ’ The Healthiest Sweet Potato Casserole EVER ๐Ÿ’— Holiday Perfection for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Etc. ๐Ÿ’˜ * How does your family do the traditional sweet potato casserole? ๐Ÿค” We've ALWAYS been a "canned candied yam and marshmallow family. I know some people top it with nuts and brown sugar, but that gets a thumbs down from me. It MUST be marshmallow-topped (or in this case...homemade marshmallow fluff topped!) ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜Ž * Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! ๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿ‘† https://strengthandsunshine.com/vegan-sweet-potato-casserole-marshmallow/ * #sweetpotatocasserole #sweetpotatoes #marshmallowfluff #aquafaba #thanksgivingrecipes #thanksgivingdinner #holidaybaking #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #top8free #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #thefeedfeed #thebakefeed #glutenfreelife #foodallergymom #kidapproved #veganbaking #vegandessert #glutenfreedessert #glutenfreefood #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #healthybaking #nosugaradded
Instagram post 2164819317391112965_462853852 It's STUFFING Season! ๐Ÿ™Œ Or...do you call it Dressing? ๐Ÿค” DEBATE! What do you call this classic Thanksgiving side? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ Technically, this is "dressing" since it was baked on its own (not inside a bird). ๐Ÿ˜ My family has ALWAYS called it stuffing and I grew up in the Northeast. In the South, they tend to call it "dressing". They also tend to make it with...CORNBREAD! ๐Ÿคฉ * I ALWAYS make my famous "traditional" stuffing recipe (on the blog), but a cornbread stuffing sounded delicious to try this year! What's your favorite way to make stuffing/dressing? ๐Ÿง Southern Gluten-Free Cornbread Stuffing (Vegan, Allergy-Free)! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿž๐Ÿฝ * This Corny Comfort Food is:๐Ÿ‘‡ Gluten-Free โค๏ธ Allergy-Free ๐Ÿงก Vegan ๐Ÿ’› Sugar-Free + Oil-Free ๐Ÿ’š Picky-Eater Approved (even if they don't like traditional stuffing!) ๐Ÿ’™ Great for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or ANY weeknight ๐Ÿ’œ 10 Simple Ingredients ๐Ÿ’– Uses my Homemade Gluten-Free Cornbread ๐Ÿ’— Makes You Feel Warm, Cozy, and Full or Southern Comfort ๐Ÿ’ * So Team Stuffing or Team Dressing!? ๐Ÿค” Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! ๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿ‘† https://strengthandsunshine.com/gluten-free-cornbread-stuffing-vegan/ * #cornbreadstuffing #cornbreaddressing #cornbread #stuffing #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #top8free #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #thefeedfeed #thanksgivingfood #southernfood #glutenfreelife #foodallergymom #kidapproved #thanksgivingdinner #sidedishes #glutenfreebread #glutenfreefood #fallrecipes #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #goodmoodfood #easymeals #nosugaradded