Why Am I Overwhelmed by Everything??

I need to vent y’all!

Does anyone else feel like everything is just so overwhelming even when there isn’t that much to do?

I know its overwhelming being a mom, duh, but that’s not necessarily what I mean.

Lately, I have just been so overwhelmed with everything that is on my plate. I’ve started a few new things in the recent months, and I just always feel like I have so much to do but never have the time to do it.

Now, this is where my mom instincts never fail to amaze me because no matter what, these things I need to get done are still slowly getting crossed off my long list of to-dos. Nowadays, it just feels as if the walls are closing in with everything though. Social media, overwhelming. Cooking, overwhelming. Literally just thinking about the fact that I need a shower is overwhelming. It could just be the stage that my son is in because he is about to turn two so…. he is very independent, yes but he is also the biggest ball of fire and he’s on the verge of potty training so there’s another thing. cries inside

I’ve been coping pretty well with this and taking time when I need it whether that means not posting on my socials that day or deciding I’m ordering take out.

I’m just so glad the holiday season is over because THAT ALONE is just so crazy with mine and Alex’s families and then this year both of our families had Christmas with parts of our distant relatives that we haven’t gotten together with in years.

Another thing that has just been stressing me the heck out is that I want to get more involved with my church but girl… WHEN lol. I would love to be on staff or just help out during services, but Redden’s nap is at 11 and we go to the 9:30 service so basically impossible for me to help with the other two services.

Look at me, wanting to add to my plate while complaining about how full it is right now.

Now, I know this is just a season but gosh it’s been a crazy one. I always try my best to remind myself that things like this are just a season, but some things are just so hard when you are currently experiencing a season that feels permanent. There are so many things that have just been giving me the worst anxiety and they are all things that are part of a person’s daily life, which, of course, makes me feel even worse.

All that just to say, SOMETIMES SEASONS ARE NOT GREAT! Sometimes it takes all you’ve got to get through the day but there is nothing wrong with that. I just need to focus on making some time for myself and being able to gather myself when I am feeling like life is all too much.

Thanks for listening to my rant. Here are some relatable affirmations for anyone else feeling overwhelmed by life lately.

❤I can handle anything that is going on.

❤I will accomplish everything that needs to be done.

❤Everything will be done on time.

❤I am in harmony and balance with life.

❤One day at a time. One step at a time.