Fast-paced, over-scheduled and overwhelmed – does this describe your typical day?  With so many demands on your time and energy coupled with numerous obligations and responsibilities, it’s not uncommon to feel like you’ve lost control over your life.  It may be common, but that does not make it a normal way to live.

You may have temporarily lost your sanity and peace of mind, but there is a way out!  Follow me as I share THREE key strategies on how to break free from  overwhelm in just 21 days.

BREAK FREE STRATEGY #1:  Your Self-Talk Matters – a LOT
Stop complaining about how busy and overwhelmed your life is at this time.  (I didn’t say this would be easy, just effective.) Complaining really does not work (even though it may feel “good”).  It only throws negative energy that comes from frustration,  anxiety, and disappointment on the problem which drains you.  Plus, when you focus on the problem you limit your ability to come up with solutions which prevents your escape from overwhelm.  Instead of complaining, which is a sign of resistance, ACCEPT your overwhelm as a TEMPORARY state of being.  Whenever a complaining thought comes up (and they will until you change that habit) simply say, CANCEL, CANCEL, CANCEL.  You truly have the choice to DESELECT thoughts that make you feel disempowered and crummy.  This shift in attitude and control over your thoughts will do wonders to your energy levels AND will free up your brain to be more productive.

BREAK FREE STRATEGY #2:  Your Feelings Matter – a LOT
Overwhelmed is a feeling that is very personal to you.  This anxious feeling creates stress and leads to poor decision making.   Research shows that when you are faced with too many choices, you will either make a bad decision or become paralyzed and not make one at all.  Recognize YOUR feelings associated with overwhelm so you can stop them before they before they impair your brain and steal your energy.  Then, make a conscious shift to GRATITUDE for your situation, life, and opportunities.   When you consistently feel gratitude, you are in an IDEAL feeling state which leads to other life-giving feelings like contentment, joy, and peace.  You life will feel LIGHTER and BRIGHTER.

BREAK FREE STRATEGY #3:  Your Priorities Matter – a LOT
You get to choose a LOT of what you say YES and NO to in your day.  Opportunities and responsibilities are coming at you – fast and furiously – and you want to be able to quickly decide what goes on your TO DO LIST.   To make these critical decisions, use great questions.    Try these below:

Will this opportunity  boost or drain my energy?
Will this opportunity  bring me closer to my targets/goals?
Will this opportunity align with my values and/or needs?

Imagine yourself in your IDEAL STATE – your opposite state from overwhelm.  You may feel centered, more alive, at peace, in control, and relaxed.  You may see yourself holding your arms out wide, embracing your life rather than resisting it.  Next, imagine yourself choosing to do things that add vitality and meaning to your life.  You will begin to feel lighter, more confident and empowered.

Plan your big escape from overwhelm by doing these strategies and the visualization for 21 days.  Your results will be amazing as you begin to take control of your life and experience it with greater ease and joy.