Intelligent Intoxication

What To Do If You're In Overwhelm

My new book Intentional Intoxication: How To Deliberately Distill The Different Life You Desire, is available on Amazon. You can imbibe on the entire book in one, short, intentionally happier hour:
Get Your Copy Here
 
“Overwhelmed means an extreme level of stress, an emotional and/or cognitive intensity to the point of feeling unable to function… overwhelmed is about our narrative of emotional and mental depletion - there’s too much going on to manage effectively.”
“... doing nothing was the only way back for someone totally overwhelmed.”
“... mindful play, or no-agenda, non-doing time, is the cure for overwhelm… “
Brene Brown
 
I invite you to consider these questions:
How willing are you to prioritize non-doing?
What might prevent you from getting help when you’re overwhelmed?
To grab a copy of my book, click below:
Intentional Intoxication Book
 
I invite you to click on the link below to book a complimentary happy hour call with me. 
 
I’d love to hear about you and offer you the help and support you might want. 
Happy Hour Call With Terri
 
For a quick shot of your life’s current level of intoxication, I invite you to complete the 10 Questions on my Intoxication Inventory:
Intoxication Inventory
 
Here is a link to an on-line resource for counseling:
Better Help

"I'm Overwhelmed!"-Part 5

My new book Intentional Intoxication: How To Deliberately Distill The Different Life You Desire, is available on Amazon. You can imbibe on the entire book in one, short, intentionally happier hour:
Get Your Copy Here
 
If you are feeling overwhelmed, it’s likely that you feel that you have too much to do but have too little time. 
 
I invite you to consider these questions:
Do you feel guilty for wanting what you want?
Do you feel frequently interrupted?
Do you feel constantly distracted?
Do you feel frequently exhausted or depleted?
Do you have too much stuff to manage, store, or take care of?
Do you feel like your to-do list gets longer and longer?
Do you feel like you’re buried or drowning?
 
To grab a copy of my book, click below:
Intentional Intoxication Book
 
I invite you to click on the link below to book a complimentary happy hour call with me. 
 
I’d love to hear about you and offer you the help and support you might want. 
Happy Hour Call With Terri
 
For a quick shot of your life’s current level of intoxication, I invite you to complete the 10 Questions on my Intoxication Inventory:
Intoxication Inventory
 
Here is a link to an on-line resource for counseling:
Better Help

"I'm Overwhelmed!"-Part 4

My new book Intentional Intoxication: How To Deliberately Distill The Different Life You Desire, is available on Amazon. You can imbibe on the entire book in one, short, intentionally happier hour:
Get Your Copy Here
 
If you are feeling overwhelmed, it’s likely that you feel that you have too much to do but have too little time. 
 
I invite you to consider these questions:
Do you indulge in too much screen time?
How willing are you to take a break?
What might prevent you from doing so?
Do you stay busy in order to prove that you’re productive?
To whom are you trying to prove?
Do you feel inadequate?
When do you notice trying to prove that you’re enough?
Do you feel desperate to boost your self-esteem?
What must you finally achieve in order to like who you are?
Do you try to manage different circles of friends/acquaintances?
Do you need more time alone?
Are you saying YES to invitations when you really want to say NO?
 
To grab a copy of my book, click below:
Intentional Intoxication Book
 
I invite you to click on the link below to book a complimentary happy hour call with me. 
 
I’d love to hear about you and offer you the help and support you might want. 
Happy Hour Call With Terri
 
For a quick shot of your life’s current level of intoxication, I invite you to complete the 10 Questions on my Intoxication Inventory:
Intoxication Inventory
 
Here is a link to an on-line resource for counseling:
Better Help

"I'm Overwhelmed!" -Part 3

My new book Intentional Intoxication: How To Deliberately Distill The Different Life You Desire, is available on Amazon. You can imbibe on the entire book in one, short, intentionally happier hour:
Get Your Copy Here
 
If you are feeling overwhelmed, it’s likely that you feel that you have too much to do but have too little time. 
 
I invite you to consider these questions:
Do you feel like you have time to spend with friends?What might prevent you from prioritizing connection?
Do you feel stressed about things going on in the world?Which one thing can you focus on and make a real impact?
Do you people-please (lie) to others?What will others think, feel, or say about you if you say NO?
Do you rescue others or anticipate what they need?What are you avoiding in your own life by doing so?
Do you lack enough alone or quiet time?How willing are you to spend time in nature?
Do you feel stuck in bad habits?What benefits are you getting from indulging in the habit:escape?
something to look forward to?
a distraction?
numbing of emotions?
Do you feel hopeless in regard to starting new habits?How willing are you to ask for help?
Do you feel terrified to make decisions?Do you have evidence in your decision-making style?
Do you judge your physical appearance?How willing are you to take a break from social media?
 
To grab a copy of my book, click below:
Intentional Intoxication Book
 
I invite you to click on the link below to book a complimentary happy hour call with me. 
 
I’d love to hear about you and offer you the help and support you might want. 
Happy Hour Call With Terri
 
For a quick shot of your life’s current level of intoxication, I invite you to complete the 10 Questions on my Intoxication Inventory:
Intoxication Inventory
 
Here is a link to an on-line resource for counseling:
Better Help

"I'm Overwhelmed!"- Part 2

My new book Intentional Intoxication: How To Deliberately Distill The Different Life You Desire, is available on Amazon. You can imbibe on the entire book in one, short, intentionally happier hour:
Get Your Copy Here
 
If you are feeling overwhelmed, it’s likely that you feel that you have too much to do but have too little time. 
 
I invite you to consider these questions:
Do you have too many chores to do at home?Can you hire them out or delegate to others?
Do you feel stressed about money?Ask yourself: “Is this a WANT or a NEED?”
Do you feel burdened by all of the self-care you should be doing?Pick one self-care habit and practice it. 
Do you feel burdened by the activities or social lives of your children?
Do you feel buried by the expectations of others?Ask yourself:“Am I willing to say YES?”
“Am I capable of saying YES?”
Do you feel weighed down by your own expectations?How willing are you to manage your Inner Critic voice in your mind?
 
To grab a copy of my book, click below:
Intentional Intoxication Book
 
I invite you to click on the link below to book a complimentary happy hour call with me. 
 
I’d love to hear about you and offer you the help and support you might want. 
Happy Hour Call With Terri
 
For a quick shot of your life’s current level of intoxication, I invite you to complete the 10 Questions on my Intoxication Inventory:
Intoxication Inventory
 
Here is a link to an on-line resource for counseling:
Better Help

"I'm Overwhelmed!"- Part 1

My new book Intentional Intoxication: How To Deliberately Distill The Different Life You Desire, is available on Amazon. You can imbibe on the entire book in one, short, intentionally happier hour:
Get Your Copy Here
 
If you are feeling overwhelmed, it’s likely that you feel that you have too much to do but have too little time. 
 
I invite you to consider these questions:
Do you have too much on your plate professionally or personally? If so, consider this advice: “Only do what only you can only do.” (Sandra Yancey)
Do you think you’re too busy? 
Do you try to balance everything instead of prioritizing what really matters?Essentialism by Greg McKeown
Do your thoughts begin with “I should… “?Try saying “I could… “ instead.
Do you think about how you are lacking in comparison to others?Be mindful of spending too much time on social media. 
Do you get anxious about your future?Ask yourself: “Am I safe now?”
Do you have too many things to accomplish at work?Be honest with yourself and colleagues regarding your capacity. 
Do you feel responsible for the emotions of others?Ask yourself: “Is this mine?”
 
To grab a copy of my book, click below:
Intentional Intoxication Book
 
I invite you to click on the link below to book a complimentary happy hour call with me. 
 
I’d love to hear about you and offer you the help and support you might want. 
Happy Hour Call With Terri
 
For a quick shot of your life’s current level of intoxication, I invite you to complete the 10 Questions on my Intoxication Inventory:
Intoxication Inventory
 
Here is a link to an on-line resource for counseling:
Better Help

Hemorrhaging Time, Energy, Or Money Leaves You Blah

My new book Intentional Intoxication: How To Deliberately Distill The Different Life You Desire, is available on Amazon. You can imbibe on the entire book in one, short, intentionally happier hour:
Get Your Copy Here
 
It is normal and common to feel blah in January as you grapple with post-holidays exhaustion and unrealistic expectations for how you’d feel once the new year arrives. 
Feeling “blah” can be the result of hemorrhaging our limited time, energy, and financial resources.  
 
I invite you to consider these questions:
Where have you been hemorrhaging your mental, emotional, or physical energy?
Where have you been hemorrhaging your time?
Where have you been hemorrhaging your money or resources?
 
To grab a copy of my book, click below:
Intentional Intoxication Book
 
I invite you to click on the link below to book a complimentary happy hour call with me. 
 
I’d love to hear about you and offer you the help and support you might want. 
Happy Hour Call With Terri
 
For a quick shot of your life’s current level of intoxication, I invite you to complete the 10 Questions on my Intoxication Inventory:
Intoxication Inventory
 
Here is a link to an on-line resource for counseling:
Better Help

Feeling Blah Because You Don’t Get What You Expect

My new book Intentional Intoxication: How To Deliberately Distill The Different Life You Desire, is available on Amazon. You can imbibe on the entire book in one, short, intentionally happier hour:
Get Your Copy Here
 
It is normal and common to feel blah in January as you grapple with post-holidays exhaustion and unrealistic expectations for how you’d feel once the new year arrives. 
 
Feeling “blah” can be a result of expecting things to be so much better once you get “over there”. 
 
I invite you to consider these questions:
When have you suffered an “expectation hangover” and felt blah?
How realistic were your expectations?
When do you notice rushing to get over there?
 
Here’s a terrific read by author Christine Hassler:
Expectation Hangover
 
To grab a copy of my book, click below:
Intentional Intoxication Book
 
I invite you to click on the link below to book a complimentary happy hour call with me. 
 
I’d love to hear about you and offer you the help and support you might want. 
Happy Hour Call With Terri
 
For a quick shot of your life’s current level of intoxication, I invite you to complete the 10 Questions on my Intoxication Inventory:
Intoxication Inventory
 
Here is a link to an on-line resource for counseling:
Better Help

Feeling Blah And Buried In Clutter

My new book Intentional Intoxication: How To Deliberately Distill The Different Life You Desire, is available on Amazon. You can imbibe on the entire book in one, short, intentionally happier hour:
Get Your Copy Here
 
It is normal and common to feel blah in January as you grapple with post-holidays exhaustion and unrealistic expectations for how you’d feel once the new year arrives. 
Clutter will drain your limited and valuable mental, emotional, and physical energy and leaves you feeling blah. 
 
Here’s a decluttering book for your consideration:
The Life Changing Magic Of Tidying Up
I invite you to consider these questions:
Where do you notice having too much stuff?
How willing are you to let go of anything you no longer use or love?
What is the smallest area of a group of things you could declutter first?
 
To grab a copy of my book, click below:
Intentional Intoxication Book
 
I invite you to click on the link below to book a complimentary happy hour call with me. 
 
I’d love to hear about you and offer you the help and support you might want. 
Happy Hour Call With Terri
 
For a quick shot of your life’s current level of intoxication, I invite you to complete the 10 Questions on my Intoxication Inventory:
Intoxication Inventory
 
Here is a link to an on-line resource for counseling:
Better Help

How Unfinished Business Drains Your Energy

My new book Intentional Intoxication: How To Deliberately Distill The Different Life You Desire, is available on Amazon. You can imbibe on the entire book in one, short, intentionally happier hour:
Get Your Copy Here
 
It is normal and common to feel blah in January as you grapple with post-holidays exhaustion and unrealistic expectations for how you’d feel once the new year arrives. 
 
When we have unfinished tasks or “business”, these incompleted “to do’s” will inevitably  drain your energy and leave you feeling blah. 
 
I invite you to consider these questions:
Which tasks are you committed to finishing?
Which tasks are you intentionally deciding not to finish?
What might prevent you from finishing?
To grab a copy of my book, click below:
Intentional Intoxication Book
 
I invite you to click on the link below to book a complimentary happy hour call with me. 
 
I’d love to hear about you and offer you the help and support you might want. 
Happy Hour Call With Terri
 
For a quick shot of your life’s current level of intoxication, I invite you to complete the 10 Questions on my Intoxication Inventory:
Intoxication Inventory
 
Here is a link to an on-line resource for counseling:
Better Help