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What to do when you’re overwhelmed…

September 24, 2014 By Barb Camp 7 Comments

Right now, I’m overwhelmed.  I am thoroughly exhausted, you know the bone weary kind of exhaustion.  I feel lost and don’t know where to start so I’m going to STOP, PRAY and just go back to what I know.

What do I  know?

I know that God says:

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” ~Matthew 11: 28-30

I know that I’m carrying more of the load than I should.  So I’m laying my heavy laden bag of burdens at Jesus feet.  Whew, I feel better already. 

Sometimes the load we carry isn’t ours to carry.  I have to look closely at the motive for WHY I’m doing something.  Do I do it because I feel I HAVE to do it or am I being called to do it?  Am I trying to impress someone? Am I trying to prove my worth??  Take a few minutes and look at the burden your carrying.  You just might be surprised to see you shouldn’t even be doing it.

What do I know?

I know I need to stop and take some deep, deep breaths!  Sometimes I forget to breathe.   I know shallow breathing makes me tired. That makes a big difference!

What do I know?

I know, I need to make a list of all the things I need to do that are whirling around my brain.  If I don’t get those things on paper, I have no clue where to start and my mind spins and I do NOTHING! Then the guilt starts and I spiral down a huge hole. Have you been in that hole? It’s not a fun place and just feeds the overwhelmed feeling.  Here is a “to do list” that can help you get started.  No excuses.

                              Pink To Do List                                               Green To Do List

Now that it is all written down, I need to prioritize what NEEDS to be done today and what can be put off until tomorrow.  For me, I need wisdom and direction from God to discern this. So, I pray.

May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us;
    establish the work of our hands for us-
    yes, establish the work of our hands. Ps. 90:17
 
When I get done praying I am surprised by how little really HAD to be done today. Writing it down took all the clutter out of my mind and I was able to break it down into manageable pieces.
 
What do I know?

I know that I need to do the hardest thing first.  If it’s really hard I give myself permission to set a timer for 15 min. and then stop when the timer goes off.  Take a break for 15 minutes and then get back at it. I can do anything for 15 minutes and 15 minutes is better than 0 minutes.  One of the things hanging over my head is my home needs a deep clean and a serious de-clutter.  But it feels overwhelming!  I don’t know where to start. So I need a plan.  My plan is to pick a room and clean and de-clutter in that room for 15 min. a day.  Most times I am in a groove and I keep going past the 15 minutes, BUT I don’t HAVE to.  I get way more done when I do it that way.
 
What do I know? 
 
I am confident of this; I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.  Ps. 27:13
 
 I need to go!  My timer is set. I can do this! I feel better already.
 
Do you have any thing you do when you get overwhelmed to get you back on track?

Who are you in agreement with?
Danger of Inner Vows
 

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I love to create and you can almost always find some kind of evidence of that creating at any moment in my house. I am a life coach and my desire is to see women live their life to their full potential both spiritually and creatively!

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  1. craftythriftydecoratingwifemom says: September 26, 2014 at 9:22 PM
    My house needs m.a.j.o.r. decluttering and cleaning too. Problem here is all 3 of us are disabled. So the 15 min. plan just might be key. If feeling well, I overdo then I'm set back for at least one full day.
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    • bjac68 says: September 28, 2014 at 10:17 PM
      It's amazing what I can accomplish in 15! It breaks hard jobs into manageable pieces. I appreciate you stopping by and leaving a comment. Have a great week! BarbSent from my iPhone
      Reply
  2. Vivian Brossman says: September 27, 2014 at 6:22 PM
    Thank you for your encouragement and the uplifting scriptures from our wonder Lord. Very good advice. Start slow, do it each day and accomplishments will be made. Prioritizing is key.
    Reply
    • bjac68 says: September 28, 2014 at 10:15 PM
      Thank you Vivan! I appreciate you stopping by. Have a great week. BarbSent from my iPhone
      Reply
  3. heatherraye says: October 1, 2014 at 11:15 AM
    Thank you. I needed this today!
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    • bjac68 says: October 4, 2014 at 6:46 PM
      Good! So glad I could help you. Have a wonderful weekend and thanks for stopping by. Barb
      Reply

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