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How can I keep up with my work and life when I'm feeling overwhelmed?

Profile: wordsmith
wordsmith on Nov 18, 2014
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Making lists has been the most helpful strategy for me. At first, it seems like this would make ti even worse, but not having to hold it in my head makes me more relieved. Then I can decide what are the one or two most important things that I have to deal with. And then I acknowledge the fact that I'm not well (and that's the difficult part) and that I can only deal with the one or two things. Other things can wait. My well being cannot
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Profile: sally95
sally95 on Sep 10, 2014
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I make a list of things I need to do on busy days and reward myself with a sweet for each I complete
Profile: izza
izza on Apr 11, 2015
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It's normal to feel overwhelemed in fact it's human ! The best way to keep up with everything is by taking a deep breath and organise all the work in a checklist and/or timetable ; prioritise them according to what needs to be done first im regards to deadlines and importance that way you are always up to date . You should always make time for yourself in this timetable to relax and do things you like to do in life , this will actually helps you in your work also as you will not feel drained or overwhelmed when you get back to the work but actually refreshed . All the best and goodluck you will do great!
Profile: RoyalTee
RoyalTee on Sep 20, 2014
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It may help if you wrote down all of your obligations and tasks. Then you can break each task down into smaller items. This can help make big tasks seem less daunting. Instead of working on accomplishing 1 huge thing, you make progress as you complete the smaller tasks. This can enhance productivity, motivation, and help decrease your stress levels.
Profile: empathicStar98
empathicStar98 on Jun 14, 2016
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Make sure that you always find time to wind down and put yourself first - nobody's a super human! Looking after your mental well-being is key to achieving success in life, so make sure that you take some time out for yourself and put your mental health first
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 1, 2014
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there i s always a need for balance it my see hard to achieve but dont over work yourself and dont underwork
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Anonymous on Sep 22, 2015
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Personally I make lists! It sounds very tedious but it really does help me to level out my head! the number one rule I use is that I don't use a random order- I follow the order I write and eventually it all sorts itself out
Profile: charmingCaramel98
charmingCaramel98 on Jul 18, 2016
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I think writing down your feelings and emotions really helps. Teens these days consider diary writing to be outdated and a waste of time. Trust me, it's not. There have been so many times when I have had my mind absentmindedly worrying about something. I always write it all down somewhere. It clears my mind and helps me concentrate on my work.
Profile: DeborahUK
DeborahUK on Jul 19, 2016
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Sometimes you have to know when to take it easy. To relax your expectations of yourself, to take your foot off the throttle, to prioritise fairly ruthlessly. Then it's down to the individual. Some people like to write things down....it maybe helps to get it out your head and onto paper. What do you absolutely have to do yourself? What's on that list that others could help with? What of it is just a wish list....it can wait. So now you know your priorities. Address them at the best time of day for you. Speak to friends, family, colleagues - there's no shame in asking for a bit of help. Make some time in the day for just you and your needs. And see the positives.....note what you have achieved, and try and worry less about what's still to be done.
Profile: Cynthiaunknown
Cynthiaunknown on Sep 24, 2014
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To keep track of everything during hectic times make a schedule with enough time to fit everything without overwhelming yourself. Also getting rid of activities that are not needed or important can help.
Profile: hellokitty23
hellokitty23 on Oct 11, 2014
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Try to solve the situation and make sense of it. Try not to overthink because thats just going to make you more stressful. Do something that helps you relax. Like I do shopping when im overwhelmed.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Oct 18, 2014
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Feeling overwhelmed can be a huge burden and it's not the easiest one to overcome. If you are juggling a lot of different things calendars and alarms have worked for me in the past. Planning out your day can give you a sense of calm. Never forget to plan time for yourself. Find something that makes you calm, that you love to do and plan for that in your day even if it is just 15 minutes.
Profile: Roxaane
Roxaane on Oct 21, 2014
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Before you go to sleep do something relaxing like have a cup of tea, cuddle an animal, sit outside and listen to music or watch an episode of a tv show that you like
Profile: RaleighC
RaleighC on Oct 23, 2014
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One of the best ways to do this, opposite to what you might think, is to actually take some time out of your busy schedule and devote it to yourself. This can be writing in time to have lunch with a friend, catching up with someone on the phone, going for a run on your favorite local trail, or as simple as listening to your favorite song or eating a piece of your favorite candy. By giving yourself a 'time out', however short, you can recharge so you can keep your head in the game.
Profile: KeeKee
KeeKee on Oct 28, 2014
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I would say is find some time out of your day. It could be a minute, even 30 seconds. Spend that time to tell yourself how great you are, what you've accomplished. Spend that time to shut everyone out and relax. It may be little time but it will stretch a long way if you appreciate it.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Oct 29, 2014
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Calm down, write down a game plan for the week. Take it one small segment at a time, you don't have to do anything you're not comfortable with planning. Sit and take about 10-20 minutes out of your day to make a "game" plan for your week. It'll help a lot. Then, stick to your schedule you've made. Don't stray, or else it'll become even more stressful.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 1, 2014
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I think it would really help in that case to practice a relaxation technique like meditation or deep breathing.
Profile: ephender
ephender on Nov 4, 2014
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Develop a good schedule. Time management is the key to everything. You have to make sure you are balanced. I really like google calendar.
Profile: Ingrid9
Ingrid9 on Nov 10, 2014
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Practicing good time management can be very beneficial- for example, purchase an agenda, or a wall calendar to help organize your time and the various events/things you need to get done.
Profile: ImperfectlyPerfect
ImperfectlyPerfect on Nov 10, 2014
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Break up the work load into much smaller tasks so that they are more manageable. This will reduce stress and make it a more realistic goal.
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