What do you do when you are overwhelmed? Many of us are conditioned to be passive and just “go along”. “Don’t make waves.” Few are given the training to say, “Whoa, that’s too much.”

At times, don’t you find yourself wanting to say to family, friends or life… “Enough! I can’t handle anymore!”
 Or “Whoa, that’s too much information. I’m overwhelmed.”

When faced with overwhelming situations we have a number of ways to react available to us. There are at least 5 that I can think of. You may have some others you would like to add. (Use the reply box, if you aren’t in overload.)

When presented with overload; too much new information, another commitment or event here are some common reactions:

  1. Be present and deal with it. Say yes, no, or too much and mean it.
  2. Fit “it” in even though inside you are wondering, “What did I get myself into!”
  3. Fit “it” in but complain to everyone who will listen, except the one responsible for the overload, that you feel put upon.
  4. Ignore “it” and hope it will go away and that you won’t be called on it.
  5. Meltdown! “It” was the last straw on your already overloaded “back”.

It is possible and even probable that you’ve felt or gone through any or all of these reactions at different times in your life.

The goal of The Intentional Prosperity™ System is to get you to where you can come from the first option. Be present and clear. Some examples would be to say:

  • “Sorry, that doesn’t work for me.”
  • “Yes, I can make time for that.”
  • Or “Please stop, you are overwhelming me.”

One of the problems with saying your truth is that you are afraid you will offend the person who is contributing to your overload… One way to address that concern is to be aware of how you are communicating. Say what you are going to say in a kind way. Even so, you may still hurt someone’s feelings, but you may also help that person become more aware by being present and aware yourself. Aren’t we all here to grow?

Often times it takes going through a meltdown to realize that you need to make a change. You may not even be aware of how many commitments or how much information you’ve managed to pile into your life.

If you find yourself overwhelmed and getting close to meltdown, you can avoid it by taking a few small steps. You can start with saying, “Enough!” Just a 1-2% adjustment to your attitudes, opinions and beliefs, will begin a chain reaction that can help clear your life of the things that don’t serve you.

Good luck.

If you need help, give Bob or I a call 10 am to 4 pm Mountain time… 406-475-3458 or you can email us at prosper@intentionalprosperity.com

To your success,

- Gwen Baran