If Things Are Overwhelming, Here’s What You Need to Do

Take a break from this today’s rushed world and don’t feel guilty about it.

Ulfa
Wake. Write. Win.
2 min readMay 26, 2024

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Sometimes, it is familiar to find ourselves in a state of exhaustion, feeling overwhelmed, and ending up depleted with no motivation or energy to do what matters.

In this situation, when everything gets imbalanced, what we actually need is inaction.

Let your body recuperate

I know there is a little worry that if you don’t do anything, your life won’t move forward. But in reality, that’s not true.

What you should do when you feel like doing nothing is simple: no action is needed. You need to let yourself rest and recuperate, simply by existing and allowing yourself to be.

Stop putting any expectations and pressure on ourselves to be and do.

Understand that we need to treat ourselves gently, easily, and carefully. Because, not everything is worth pursuing.

Once you give yourself rest, you build your stamina to do more.

Start with small actions

After giving yourself rest and you are ready to take action, start with small steps.

Break things down into the smallest, easiest chunks you can. Congratulate yourself for taking small actions because small actions are still an effort.

Don’t try to do and achieve more; instead, do less and allow your life to flow more naturally.

Once you focus on what is easy and what is still going right, it makes it easier to get through tough times.

Remember, rest is not a sign of weakness but a necessity for overall well-being. By giving yourself permission to pause and rejuvenate, you are honoring your needs and setting a foundation for future growth.

Thus, embrace the ebb and flow of life, knowing that each moment of rest brings you closer to your true self and greater achievements. Allow yourself the grace to rest and the courage to start anew, be ready of something greater to take over!

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Ulfa
Wake. Write. Win.

One who still trying to figure life out and loves sharing the story of my everyday life.