Help For The Overwhelmed

I have many readers who are stressed to the point of feeling overwhelmed--that they're facing so much stress that they don't know where to even begin to relieve it, and a few stress management techniques don't seem to be 'enough'. (I think most people feel that way at one point in their lives or another.) Whether it's the stress of an illness (or being a caregiver to someone else who has an illness), or a financial crisis, or just the stress of being too busy and carrying too many responsibilities--too many stressors, and people can feel 'trapped' and overwhelmed. And when you're feeling overwhelmed and trapped by your life's circumstances, somehow 'breathing' doesn't seem like it'll help.

So why do I recommend breathing? Or PMR, or changing your self-talk, getting more exercise or having a good laugh? How can these techniques be effective when they can't change major circumstances like illness, social isolation or the threat of poverty?

Read more and find out why simple tips for managing stress can actually work well even if (especially if!) you're overwhelmed.

Additional Resources for Managing Stress

• Basic Stress Relief for the Overwhelmed

• READERS, RESPOND: Your Best Stress Management Tips

• Overwhelmed? 5 Ways to Calm Down Quickly

• Too Busy? Time Management Tips

• 5 Minute Stress Relievers

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