Lately, I've been hit with this heavy sense of being overwhelmed. It's like every little thing, from work deadlines to keeping up with friends, just piles up and I can't seem to catch a break. This has been going on for a few weeks now, and some days it feels harder to even get out of bed. I try to shake it off, but the feeling lingers, making me anxious and drained. I’m hoping to hear how others manage those days when everything feels too much. Do you have little routines or mind tricks that help you reset? Or maybe ways to slow down without feeling guilty? Sometimes just knowing I’m not alone in this helps more than anything. What do you do when life feels like it's just too much? Any advice or stories would be really appreciated.

That feeling of everything piling up is so real, Eli. I’ve had weeks where even the smallest tasks felt like climbing a mountain. One thing that helped me was giving myself permission to pause without guilt—like setting a timer for just 10 minutes to do something purely for me, whether it’s doodling, listening to a favorite song, or just staring out the window. It’s not about fixing everything in that moment, but about creating a tiny break that feels safe.

Also, breaking down tasks into super small steps helped me feel less overwhelmed. Instead of “finish work project,” I’d write “open project file” or “write one sentence.” It sounds silly, but those little wins add up and make the mountain feel more like a series of small hills.

You’re definitely not alone in this. Sometimes just knowing others get it makes a huge difference. Hang in there and be gentle with yourself—you deserve that kindness as much as anyone else