Overwhelmed

[Blue Lulu]

What are some practical things you do when you are feeling overwhelmed?

[Tzephanyahu]

13 minutes ago, Blue Lulu said:

What are some practical things you do when you are feeling overwhelmed?

Shalom @Blue Lulu

Would you mind elaborating more?  Just to ensure the advice every gives will be relevant to your situation.

Love & Shalom

[johnthebaptist]

34 minutes ago, Blue Lulu said:

What are some practical things you do when you are feeling overwhelmed?

You might read the 23rd Psalm. You might slow down.

[Aimes]

35 minutes ago, Blue Lulu said:

What are some practical things you do when you are feeling overwhelmed?

I try to focus on things that do not change. His faithfulness to me doesn't change based on circumstances that surround me. His goodness isn't lacking just because I'm currently struggling. I remind myself of His promises to me and that despite how it currently appears He is for me and with me. I spend time thanking Him for the many blessings that still exist. I find that when I get my focus off of the many situations and put it upon Him (where it belongs) my outlook is instantly changed. I also remind myself that I'm doing all I can, I take it one thing/one day at a time, and what I can't manage I simply give it back to Him. Remember what His Word says, when the enemy comes in like a flood, God will raise a standard. 

[Repose]

Pray. If possible, step away for a moment and breathe a little. All work and no play can make Jack a dull boy, after all.

[Coliseum]

5 hours ago, Blue Lulu said:

What are some practical things you do when you are feeling overwhelmed?

I was at the VA last week for a six month check up and I was early so I decided to eat breakfast at the café. I noticed a nurse a few tables in front of me. Between nearly every bite of food she ate, she was checking her iPhone. Then she was talking, and then writing on a napkin. She could not even slow down long enough to have a peaceful breakfast. I got up and spoke to her and told her that her thoughts seemed to be far ahead of her steps, that she seemed too busy to take a breath and slow down. She laughed and admitted it was true. I shared a story about the time I worked in a Chemical lab mixing chemicals. She told me she worked in the lab too as a chemist. Her mind was going a hundred miles an hour. I suggested that God never intended for us to work this way, and she took a deep breath, put her phone down and thanked me for noticing. I wished her well, and hoped God would bless her. Her eyes lit up, saying "God bless you as well." 

I think we become consumed by how much we think we must accomplish. Mary sat at Jesus' feet while Martha was consumed with preparation. Let us sit at Jesus' feet as well when we begin to feel overwhelmed.

Edited October 3, 2019 by Coliseum

[JTC]

5 hours ago, Blue Lulu said:

What are some practical things you do when you are feeling overwhelmed?

The issues overwhelming you may matter. Or they may not. Praying is always a good idea as is slowing down. Last week so many issues got to me that I asked for prayer here at Worthy. I got 2 answers out of the 3 but I'm still not sure if the answers are what I wanted/need.    If it's other people who are upsetting you then you have to remind yourself God created all kinds of people, some better and some worse. Regardless of what they are, most likely you can't change them. You may have to end your association with them and thereby cut your losses.

  In addition to all this I find listening to the Bible helps. It's hard to read (anything) when feeling stressed out so instead of music I fill the room with the Words of God. I highly recommend this. Biblegateway.com has audio Bibles you can listen to for free. First go to the Biblegateway site and in the upper left side is "Bible", "Study", Apps and Store. Click on Bible and towards the bottom of the list is Audio Bibles. Click on Audio Bible, select the translation you want, pick the book and chapter and let it fill the air. Usually I listen to NIV Dramatized or ESV. There are 2 KJV's if you prefer King James. I have found that even if I'm not paying attention to it the Words of God help me calm down.

[missmuffet]

On 10/3/2019 at 8:15 AM, Blue Lulu said:

What are some practical things you do when you are feeling overwhelmed?

Pray..pray..pray.

[Prycejosh1987]

On 10/3/2019 at 4:15 PM, Blue Lulu said:

What are some practical things you do when you are feeling overwhelmed?

Heavy breathing and self talk or listen to music.