Feeling Overwhelmed? Here Are 8 Ways to Feel Better Now.

If you’re like a lot of college students, you’ve probably experienced overwhelm or burnout. In addition, even after college, you may find yourself overwhelmed by work, family, finances, and social obligations.

What can you do to stop feeling overwhelmed and regain control of your life?

That’s what this article is going to address. Let’s start by exploring why we feel overwhelmed in the first place. Then, I’ll show you how to regain control when overwhelmed.

Why Do You Feel Overwhelmed?

You need to figure out why you are feeling overwhelmed before you can stop feeling overwhelmed.

Although there are many possible causes, there are a few that crop up repeatedly:

• Disorganization
• Procrastination
• Overcommitment

Let’s take a closer look at each of these possible causes:

Disorganization

When you’re disorganized, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. You’re constantly reacting to life when you’re disorganized to an extreme. If you’re rushing to appointments at the last minute or starting your day without knowing what to do, overwhelm will set in.