Second Chance To Dream - What to do when your overwhelmed and don't know where to start!

Right now, I’m overwhelmed. I am thoroughly exhausted, you know the bone weary kind of exhaustion. I feel lost and don’t know where to start so I’m going to STOP, PRAY and just go back to what I know.

What do I know?

I know that God says:

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” ~Matthew 11: 28-30

I know that I’m carrying more of the load than I should. So I’m laying my heavy laden bag of burdens at Jesus feet. Whew, I feel better already.

Sometimes the load we carry isn’t ours to carry. I have to look closely at the motive for WHY I’m doing something. Do I do it because I feel I HAVE to do it or am I being called to do it? Am I trying to impress someone? Am I trying to prove my worth?? Take a few minutes and look at the burden your carrying. You just might be surprised to see you shouldn’t even be doing it.

What do I know?

I know I need to stop and take some deep, deep breaths! Sometimes I forget to breathe. I know shallow breathing makes me tired. That makes a big difference!

What do I know?

I know, I need to make a list of all the things I need to do that are whirling around my brain. If I don’t get those things on paper, I have no clue where to start and my mind spins and I do NOTHING! Then the guilt starts and I spiral down a huge hole. Have you been in that hole? It’s not a fun place and just feeds the overwhelmed feeling. Here is a “to do list” that can help you get started. No excuses.

Pink To Do List Green To Do List

Now that it is all written down, I need to prioritize what NEEDS to be done today and what can be put off until tomorrow. For me, I need wisdom and direction from God to discern this. So, I pray.

May the favor[a] of the Lord our God rest on us;

establish the work of our hands for us-

yes, establish the work of our hands. Ps. 90:17

When I get done praying I am surprised by how little really HAD to be done today. Writing it down took all the clutter out of my mind and I was able to break it down into manageable pieces.

What do I know?

I know that I need to do the hardest thing first. If it’s really hard I give myself permission to set a timer for 15 min. and then stop when the timer goes off. Take a break for 15 minutes and then get back at it. I can do anything for 15 minutes and 15 minutes is better than 0 minutes. One of the things hanging over my head is my home needs a deep clean and a serious de-clutter. But it feels overwhelming! I don’t know where to start. So I need a plan. My plan is to pick a room and clean and de-clutter in that room for 15 min. a day. Most times I am in a groove and I keep going past the 15 minutes, BUT I don’t HAVE to. I get way more done when I do it that way.

What do I know?

I am confident of this; I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Ps. 27:13

I need to go! My timer is set. I can do this! I feel better already.

Do you have any thing you do when you get overwhelmed to get you back on track?

Who are you in agreement with?

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Anni S says: November 8, 2013 at 8:53 AM
Thank you so much for sharing this! I feel the very same way...Have a lovely day and God bless you!xoxoAnni
cc says: November 8, 2013 at 10:58 AM
Perfectly said!! Thank you!p.s. I just barely found your blog! LOVE IT!!!!
Hilary Cook says: November 8, 2013 at 12:33 PM
Your words are so inspiring. I too have many burdens and I KNOW that some of them are not mine, but taken on by others who won't do theirs. My Pastor said I have created my own Hell, making myself the hub for all of the members of my household to get things done. I have become the Go To Gal. Now I have no time for "my" stuff. Time for me to re-evaluate. Thanks for your words here.
DesignedByBH says: November 9, 2013 at 2:53 AM
Ugh. You're right on all counts. I only say "ugh" because you're too right! ;) Thank you so much for the solid reminders that the world isn't ours to hold on our shoulders--not even our own little worlds most of the time! Thanks for sharing this on today's Daily Blog Boost!!!
coolmom says: November 9, 2013 at 5:35 PM
Thank you so much for this post.
Britni Vigil says: November 10, 2013 at 5:35 PM
I find that writing everything down rather than just letting it tornado around in my brain definitely helps. It also helps me look at the list and finish 1 little thing on it so I can feel like I'm getting something done. Thanks for sharing on the weekend re-Treat link party! Britni @ Play. Party. Pin.
SherryD says: November 10, 2013 at 6:16 PM
Hi Barb, I just discovered your blog through a notice on StarSunflower Studio. Perfect timing too since I am in the process of creating a series of small cards - I'm thinking of calling them Care Cards: Words of Wisdom, Hope, & Inspiration - to hand out or mail out to those who would benefit by a little encouragement and a little reminder that can be posted where they can see it. Have a list of quotations and ideas and you've provided more! Thanks much!
Summer Rumsey says: November 14, 2013 at 5:15 PM
Thanks for sharing this! I heard a speaker last night talk about this and she stressed how important it is that we take time out for us to meditate - even if it is 5 minutes. I always get up in the morning and the first thing I do is check my email and social media and start the day going a million miles an hour. This morning was different. I woke up - streched for the cell phone and then stopped myself. I remember I was going to spend some time on me and God this morning before anything else. I prayed, wrote a little in my journal about what I am grateful for. It took only 6 minutes but it started me off on a completly different outlook of the day - so nice! I love your to do lists - I make several a day :) Thanks for linking up to my linky party!

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