–Don’t pressure them to talk if they seem like they want to change the subject. You can end the conversation with, “If you ever need someone to talk to I’m here, anytime at all.” This lets them know that you care even if they aren’t ready to talk yet. –Don’t ask them...
It can be helpful to know that it is normal to feel confused, overwhelmed, or unsure about what you can do to help. Instead of allowing these fears to keep you from lending a hand, utilize your concern to learn more about the condition and to guide your search for ways you can lend ...
Yesterday I watched a beautiful video on dealing with grief, and the parts that resonated with me the most were around the concept of dealing with and accepting grief, and also how to be there for someone who is grieving. When someone experiences grief, whether through the death of someone,...
There was something powerful about simply sharing my overwhelmed status with someone that I know cares about me and understands my world. From time to time, my friends have been able to get me tosee the humorin the situation. We laugh instead of fret. Sometimes, these friends just distract ...
An online mental health screening test can help you learn whether there’s an underlying condition at play so that you can begin to seek treatment. How to Prevent & Stop Feeling Overwhelmed No matter the reason, if you feel the onset of overwhelm, there are some ways to help address the ...
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But hey, we’ve got some life-changing tips to help you stop that overthinking cycle dead in its tracks. Ready to find peace again? Key Takeaways Talk to friends, family, or a therapist for support when feeling overwhelmed by overthinking after being cheated on. They listen and...
Before a big event, or just for general use, you can come up with a subtle signal as a way for your friend or partner to let you know that they are feeling overwhelmed at any point in time. It can be as simple as squeezing your hand or putting on a hat to indicate that they nee...
How can you create a sense that you are fellow travelers are on the same journey? 5. Enable effectiveness. “More than pleasure (or pain avoidance), people seek to be effective.” Heidi Grant Asking someone for help is an opportunity for the person you’re asking to prove their competence...
Or if you’re just not the right person to help someone, Welch suggests saying: “Thanks for thinking of me, but I can assure you there is someone far more appropriate than me for that job.” Those responses are friendly and respectful, the leadership expert says, which is key to declin...