How often do you feel overwhelmed or under pressure? And what helps you when you feel this way?

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Telekinetic-Potato · Accepted Answer

The first step is to organize your thoughts.

So if you're in the middle of doing something and you feel like you're starting to lose it, ask "what is my worst fear right now"

This can be tricky because sometimes the answer maybe initially seems silly or embarrassing. It inherently requires a level of self awareness

Next ask "is this a rational fear"

This is less about dismissing a fear or telling yourself to toughen up and more about: is this likely to happen? Can it happen?

And finally how much control do I have over the situation?

This is a powerful question when you've already answered the first two. And even if the answer to it sucks, half the tension you feel should go away.

When you practice this regularly, you will slowly feel more comfortable being in hairy situations. You'll also be far more equipt to walk towards the most favorable outcome

OneViewpoint · Accepted Answer

I don't tend to get overwhelmed. I enjoy pressure and the uncertainty of chaos. Without those things I get bored fast. My natural response is to find solutions to relieve the pressure. Working on the solution tends to minimize the time you spend being overwhelmed. And I've been in enough of those situations to realize the sun is gonna come up tomorrow... most of the time.

sage2021 · Answer

Other people's bad behavior causes me to be under pressure and I cannot be stressed out because I have high blood pressure and don't want to have a stroke. So I just stay away from those types of people.

Hardon-Collider · Answer

Whenever I'm wrong. There is a distinct tone of resistance from my spirit when I'm doing something wrong, it's not forceful so it's not difficult to push through, but doing so results only in more pain down the line, because, the wrong is being done.

So, being humble enough to change your mind is sometimes the solution.

Actually what i sometimes used to confuse with laziness, was a stream of willingness to invent something. When i really don't feel like doing something, if i stay humble i often get a flash of ideas that make the task be completed 10 times faster. It's weird because usually the "new invented" methods actually require more effort to be exerted, so it's definitely the opposite of laziness.

So once again, purely "stoic" sort of "pushing through" is not smart, and while from one perspective it's a logical solution to the feelings of pressure, i think that it very often is contributing to the pressure that calls us to start working smarter not harder.

How often do you feel overwhelmed or under pressure? And what helps you when you feel this way?

MontBlanc · Answer

Everyone feels overwhelmed sometimes, it’s part of being human.

What helps is slowing down and simplifying: focusing on what you can control, taking breaks, and not carrying everything alone. Talking to someone you trust or even just getting quiet time can reset your head.

Pressure feels heavier when you fight it; it gets lighter when you face it calmly.

BCRanger10 · Answer

I don't think I remember the last time I was in a place like that. I guess I've just taken a more "bring'em on" kind of attitude over the last few years.

Friendlybro79 · Answer

Not a lot but when I do it's usually because I feel like I have too many things to do within a short period of time. When that happens I usually make a list and concentrate one at a time. It helps me stay calm and organized

queenofcardio · Answer

Not often. I try not to get overwhelmed by prioritizing tasks. I take it one step at a time

WhitneySnow · Answer

A lot at school. Staying calm and talking to friends or family helps.

CuriousMufuxka · Answer

You pump those?'s out almost as fast as I can answer them! No pressure homey.

HawkPerception · Answer

Pretty often. And I usually listen to music, workout, or drink some booze to ease myself up.

Shiprex · Answer

I don't feel overwhelmed often as I find challenges worthy of my effort and approach them with gusto.

Skyros · Answer

Every single day. I think about how one day I’ll be in Heaven and all the pain will vanish. I also listen to relaxing music that resonates with me. May peace be with you.

msc545 · Answer

Not all that often, but when it happens, I'm pretty uncomfortable.

Anonymous · Answer

I'm usually someone who over thinks  And I love it

Cidknee · Answer

Daily and anger vented through voice and fist.

Anonymous · Answer

Almost every day some days are worse then others

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