Navigating Overwhelm: Understanding and Addressing Its Roots

The key to managing overwhelm lies in answering five essential questions: first, understanding the root cause of overwhelm whether it's from overcommitting, making tough decisions, worrying about uncontrollable factors, or others; second, taking action to address these causes; third, evaluating all current responsibilities; fourth, identifying tasks that can be removed or rescheduled to create more time; and fifth, setting boundaries to prevent overwork and protect health. Overwhelm often manifests as an accumulation of tasks and nearing deadlines. To combat overwhelm, it is vital to reflect on what leads to feeling overwhelmed, acknowledge the specific triggers, and take proactive steps to prevent its recurrence in the future.