How do you stay grounded when you’re feeling overwhelmed by life?

[MissSunshine2]

I’m trying to cope with my studies, while occasionally catching up with friends; and the guy I like; plus, I feel like there’s a lot to do in a short space of time. Although I’m passing my course, generally keeping up, doing well, I feel like there’s an awful lot to learn in my course. It’s starting to affect my mental health (not dangerous to myself or others, just feeling overwhelmed and somewhat depressed). How does one ground oneself?

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2 mo

I will delete any rude or abusive comments from the very small percentage of trolls on here.

[SueShe]

Do like me. I solely concentrate 100% of my energy for my studies. Everything else does not matter and that is the reason I am not interested in guys and that I am not in a relationship.

Friends may have to wait till Sunday where I can spend one hour or 2 on them but the rest of the week is solely devoted to my studies, from 6AM to 11PM, day in and day out, from Monday to Friday.

Saturday is general cleaning and shopping day but as soon as I have a minute, my lessons take precedence over everything else.

That is how I stay grounded. Don't let your mind have a diversion over your goals in life.

[ElenaSeluna]

I’ll try to distract myself as much as possible.. I watch something or go somewhere, cook, clean, meet a friend or family member

but yours is different it requires focusing.. try to do something you like in between like listening to music, watch something.. etc

[MrChinaski]

Errr... I was going to respond and then read your update. Do you want feedback or not? Trolls are just the cost of doing business here.

[MissSunshine2]

I want honest, but respectful feedback. This isn’t a question where I’m seeking validation. I always prioritise honesty.

[WonderingManII]

I once had a nervous break down. I just learned from that, that I need to take my time with things. That way I don't get too shaky.

[MissSunshine2]

That must’ve been really hard.

[MontBlanc]

When I feel overwhelmed, I try to pause and focus on what I can control.

Taking a few deep breaths, breaking tasks into smaller steps, and reminding myself of my priorities helps me regain perspective.

I also lean on quiet moments , a walk, journaling, or just sitting in silence to reconnect with myself and remember that not everything needs to be solved at once.

It’s about staying centered and moving forward intentionally.

[DishLady]

I give myself a day of "time out" from everything and just take a long walk, spend time on a project, etc.

[WhitneySnow]

Take some time to hang with friends and your crush, but not so much that it affects your studies

[Nikki1989]

I do a quick perspective check. Things are usually better than you think.

[bowenw]

Take time for yourself to relax and prioritize. Focus on dealing with the things causing the most stress first and get them under control.

[msc545]

Put things in order from most urgent to least urgent. Do the urgent tasks first if you can, and move on to some of the less urgent ones. eat Well, and get rest.

[Anonymous]

[Still-alive]

Take some breaks, go for a walk, read a book. just step away from things so you can clear your mind

[Still-alive]

oh another big one: Take a warm shower or bath! always calms me down

[dragoblack]

I usually have my distractions to hyperfocus on

[dragoblack]

But in your case, i would recommend a podcast (D&D podcast are full of fun stories) or some relaxing music to play as background noise for your subcomcious to stop overthinking