3-2-1 Mind Matters: Overwhelmed Lately? Let’s Find Your Grounding Point

Hi,

Overwhelm is sneaky. It often shows up quietly—through decision fatigue, emotional shutdowns, or that nagging feeling of falling behind. Even when we know the coping strategies, we struggle to apply them when we need them most.

This week, let’s gently unpack overwhelm and build clarity through small, evidence-based shifts in how we respond.

3 Grounding Truths When You Feel Emotionally Flooded

🌀 Overwhelm is a Body State, Not a Personality Flaw – When your nervous system is overloaded, your logic isn't failing—you’re just in survival mode.

🌿 Clarity Comes Through Movement, Not Perfection – Do one small thing for yourself today. Action settles chaos.

📍 You Don’t Need All the Answers—You Need a Plan – Having a go-to process in moments of stress can interrupt the spiral and restore a sense of control.

2 Quotes to Reflect On

🧘 “The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.” – William James

🧠 “You can’t calm the storm… so stop trying. What you can do is calm yourself. The storm will pass.” – Timber Hawkeye

1 Question for You

What does your mind and body ask for when everything feels “too much”—and are you listening?

Your Roadmap from Chaos to Clarity

📘 Feeling flooded or frozen?
That’s why I created → Beyond Overwhelm: A Psychologist-Designed Workbook

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✅ 11 trauma-informed, practical chapters
✅ Daily + weekly rituals to regulate emotions
✅ Printable worksheets and a one-page “Overwhelm Response Plan”
✅ Mini-scripts, real-life tools, and clarity exercises

Whether you’re a therapist, coach, or someone navigating emotional overload yourself — this workbook is your calm companion, one page at a time.

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Overwhelm doesn’t mean you’re weak. It means you’re human.
Let’s build resilience—not through pressure, but through presence.

Warmly,
RITU DAHIYA
RCI Licensed Psychologist | Mindfulness Expert | Your Partner in Mental Wellness