When You’re Overwhelmed

In her latest book, Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of the Human Experience, five-time #1 New York Times best-selling author Brene Brown writes:

 

“Overwhelmed means an extreme level of stress, an emotional and/or cognitive intensity to the point of feeling unable to function… completely overcome or overpowered by thought or feeling… “

 

Consider these questions:

 

• When do you feel overwhelmed?
• When do you feel unsure of what to do next?
• When do you feel as if your life is unfolding faster than I can handle it?
• What are the sensations of overwhelm in your body?
• When do you argue with, ignore, avoid, or numb your overwhelm?
• What does your body need when you’re overwhelmed and what might prevent you from listening?

 

I highly recommend Brown’s book… you can order a copy here:

 

Atlas of the Heart

 

To watch Brown’s TEDx talk:

 

"The Power Of Vulnerability"

 

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