In a world where we are constantly on the go and working hard, it can be easy to overlook the signs of being overwhelmed. Learning to recognize how being overwhelmed affects your interactions with others and how you behave throughout your day will help you regain control of your actions instead of letting the feeling of being overwhelmed control you.

+ Acknowledge and validate your feelings and what has caused you to be overwhelmed.

+ Give yourself grace.

+ Focus on how to move through them when the emotions come up again.

It takes a lot of practice but will make a difference. Here are a few other tips and a suggested reading to help you process when overwhelmed.

MIND: Practice breath work to calm your nervous system. Breathe gently in through the nose and out through the mouth while counting from one to five.

BODY: Try an infrared sauna. These alternatives to traditional saunas may promote better sleep, circulation, and relaxation.

SOUL: Listening to music can help relax the mind and reduce stress. Try finding a new playlist that helps you manage overwhelm.