With all of the winter storms that have hit the Northeast recently, snow is on my mind. As I was driving down the snow covered street watching people shovel or snow blow the mounds of snow that have inundated New England I begin to think how analogous the aftermath of a blizzard is with the overwhelm that piles up in one’s daily life. Snow sits in heavy mounds accumulated up over windows, doors and driveways making it hard to maneuver vehicles and go out for simple errands. This is similar to the storm of overwhelm that can overtake your life rendering you motionless and unable to take action. You know that feeling of “Ugh, where do I begin?”
A blizzard can bring a city to a virtual standstill closing offices, schools and transportation. Overwhelm can bring you and your home harmony to a grinding halt. In this week’s article let’s take a look at some simple steps to get the wheels back in motion and help you see beyond the walls of overwhelm that can leave you feeling trapped, defeated and depleted.
Recently, I was interviewed by a USA Today reporter who was intrigued by my approach to going green in the home. She explained that most people have an all-in mentality that can be overwhelming. I explained that the Home in Harmony Lifestyle is all about creating manageable but lasting change. You see the detrimental impact of “biting off more than you can chew” when a person goes on a diet and can’t maintain it because it is not manageable for the long haul. Everything you attempt to adjust in your life should be made up of simple steps and manageable pieces. This sets you up for success instead of failure. Otherwise overwhelm sets in and leaves your mind in a state of paralysis which equates to inaction.
2 Simple Steps:
1. Identify the areas in your life and home that overwhelm you. This will give you a bird’s eye view of the storm patterns in your life.
2. Choose 1 area that you can address today that will help relieve the inundation of overwhelm in your life. Giving yourself relief in one area of overwhelm will have a positive impact on your home, health and happiness.
The storm patterns in your life will ebb and flow like the weather in New England. It is important to put a plan in place that will ensure you weather the storms with ease and grace. A strong foundation will provide you a safe haven even when the blizzard of overwhelm comes knocking at your door.
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Happy Soaring!
XOXO
