Take a deep breath. That long list in front of you feels like a mountain right
now. But you're not powerless. Overwhelm is just a sign that you care and that
you want to do things well and maybe something is new for you. It's a
different challenge than you faced before. And maybe it's just that you're
holding a lot together right now. But here's the thing. You don't have to do
everything right now. Let's break it down. I want you to pick just one task, the
smallest, most manageable one you can. Imagine you're climbing a staircase. You
don't have to jump to the top. You just need to take the next step. Completing
even one small task can shift your momentum and clear some mental space. I
want you to remember that you're not a machine. You are a human and your worth
isn't measured by how much you get done in a day. Some days will be more
productive than others and that is okay. Also, don't forget to ask for help when
you need it. You don't have to carry all of the load by yourself. It is not
failure to ask for help. Everyone needs help. You burning yourself out trying to
do it all on your own is just going to hurt you in the end. It takes away other
people's chance to get to help you. People do want to help. And when you feel
yourself spiraling, because we all can spiral when we feel a bit overwhelmed, I
want you to take a moment to pause. Step away from your work. Drink some water.
Have some tea. Stretch. Do a meditation here on the app. Do a gratitude journal.
Do some breath work. Your mind and your body needs these breaks. The breaks don't
have to take long. It can just be for a few minutes at a time. What I want you to
remember is you are making progress, even if it doesn't feel like it right
now. One task. One step. One breath at a time. And before you know it, that
overwhelming list will start to shrink. You've done a lot of hard things in your
life. You can do this too. So go tackle that first step. You're closer than you
think.