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b"How To Deal With Overwhelm\\nToday on Pretty Spiritual Podcast, we\\u2019re talking about what it's like to be stuck in a state of anxious overwhelm when it comes to daily life.\\nFeeling overwhelmed with yours? Firstly, we want to say that you\\u2019re not alone! We all have times where we are caught up in obsessive thinking or we\\u2019re barely coping with\\xa0anxiety. Secondly, we want to spread the good news. We can get through it together. To start, let's look ay the ways overwhelm shows up in our lives, both emotional and physical.\\nOften overwhelm looks like the monkey mind, spinning around on all the things we need to do (hello, looming to-do list), all the things we haven\\u2019t accomplished, and why we\\u2019re never going to be quite enough to get it all done.\\xa0\\nThe story overwhelm and anxiety tell us is that the solution to this problem is \\u201cgetting things done\\u201d or \\u201cgetting ourselves together\\u201d or \\u201cgetting control of our life.\\u201d And yes, of course, these can be healthy ways to engage with our lives and take responsibility for what is ours to do.\\nOn the other hand, and as far as the chronic state of overwhelm goes, these beliefs can actually keep us trapped. So what happens if we engage with overwhelm in a new way? Instead of getting hooked by the story and trying to control life by getting things done, what happens when we look underneath or beyond the anxiety of feeling overwhelmed?\\xa0\\nWhat Is Anxiety Trying To Tell Us?\\nThat's why we want to use this episode as a chance to invite overwhelm in for a nice cup of coffee with gingerbread eggnog creamer (shoutout Kitu!). That is to say, we want to see what it has to show us or share with us about ourselves. For example, we'll ask ourselves questions like these:\\nWhy is overwhelm here right now?\\xa0\\nWhat caused or created this feeling?\\xa0\\nHow has this served me in the past?\\xa0\\nWhat are the causes and conditions in my life that are giving rise to this emotional state?\\nWhat am I believing about myself that\\u2019s creating this?\\nFor instance, many of us\\xa0experience\\xa0overwhelm as a natural result of growing into adulthood with leftover\\xa0anxiety from our childhood. Those broken core beliefs often hide inside us. As a result, we might feel compelled to stay one step ahead of life and try to control the outcomes. These old coping mechanisms helped us to find safety in unsafe situations as children. But chances are, they're no longer serving us as adults.\\xa0\\nCertainly,\\xa0big life changes\\xa0can also carry a heavy dose of overwhelm. When things feel too big to manage,\\xa0fear\\xa0can take over and we can get stuck in overwhelm.\\nTools For Anxiety And Overwhelm\\xa0\\nFinally, it's time for tools. We're so grateful to have\\xa0spiritual tools\\xa0and practical tips to help us navigate the overwhelming parts of life! Ella, Annie and Lindsay Poni (aka\\xa0your spiritual best friends) talk about what we're doing to move through overwhelm. Maybe even with a little grace. In other words, we'll talk\\xa0routines, how to even notice if you\\u2019re stuck in overwhelm,\\xa0meditation\\xa0as a tool for overwhelm,\\xa0and so much more.\\xa0\\nAbove all, we hope you join our conversation! As with all of our topics, we\\u2019re constantly learning new things and changing as we go. And we bet you are, too. If you get inspired, we\\u2019d love to hear from you.\\xa0\\nIn conclusion, we want to know what tools and strategies work for you you're feeling overwhelmed?\\xa0Please share your experiences and tools with us.\\xa0Find us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Insight Timer, Google Play, Spotify, Soundcloud, Podbean, and Stitcher (or our Contact page) and share your feelings, thoughts, and anything else! Thanks for listening to our spiritual podcasts. We love ya!"