5 Ways to Stop Being Overwhelmed

Breathing

Breathing is a powerful tool for managing emotions and changing mental states. Rob Dial explains that breath is always the first thing to change when our state changes, whether we're excited, anxious, or sad. By intentionally controlling our breath, we can take control of our emotional state. He suggests practicing six deep breaths while focusing on something you're grateful for to help manage stress and overwhelm 1.

If we know that at every moment in time in our lives we're in a state and we can change that state based off of how we breathe, then it's super simple to realize that we can be in control of a state that we're in that we don't want to be in.

--- Rob Dial

This technique helps lower emotional intensity and increase logical thinking, making it easier to handle stressful situations 1.

   

Gratitude

Gratitude plays a crucial role in transforming one's mental state. Rob Dial advises thinking of something or someone you're grateful for while practicing deep breathing. This shift in focus can help lower emotional intensity and improve logical thinking. He explains that high emotions often lead to low logic, making it harder to make decisions when overwhelmed 1.

When your emotion is high, your logic is low.

--- Rob Dial

By incorporating gratitude into your breathing exercises, you can better manage stress and maintain a balanced mindset 1.

   

Goal Setting

Writing down goals and thoughts is essential for clarity and stress management. Rob Dial emphasizes the importance of journaling to release thoughts from the mind and see them on paper. This practice helps in working through emotions and organizing tasks. He shares an example of a mentor who always carries a journal to track goals and manage thoughts 2.

If you can get used to working through things in pen and paper, it'll make your life so much easier.

--- Rob Dial

By consistently writing down everything on your mind, you can better manage overwhelm and stay focused on your goals 2.