"The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one." -Mark Twain


OVERWHELM. We've all been overwhelmed. But what happens when you start using "overwhelm" as a noun instead of its intended verb usage? 

Overwhelm as a noun starts organizing all things you consider overwhelming, stressful, or anxiety-inducing into one bucket. And that bucket is the "OVERWHELM" in your life. 

"I have to deal with all of this overwhelm." 
"My stress and overwhelm are tearing me apart."

So how do you deal with this overwhelm? 

I agree with Mr. Twain that you must start breaking down your tasks into smaller ones. Just like I break down my clients' goals into smaller, more manageable weekly goals. 

But what if your big bucket of overwhelm is overflowing? How do you get out of it? 

1. Acknowledge that you feel overwhelmed. Write about it. Talk to your friends. Vent. Let it out. Holding it in does no good. 

2. Remember that you have the power to reduce the overwhelm. You have more control of the situations in your life than you think. Make a decision and stick with it. Often our stress, anxiety, and overwhelm stem from indecision. (click to tweet that)

3. Decide on one big task to work on and break it down into smaller tasks. As soon as you have a smaller task, do it. Just one. You will feel so much better that you started something. And the chances you will keep going is high. 

Need help breaking down a task? Reply to this email. 

Happy Monday! :) 

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