“I’m Overwhelmed”, Are You Using it Like a Weapon?
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I’m Overwhelmed – a feeling or weapon?
When we express that we are overwhelmed to others – often times it has a deeper purpose that we are unaware of. So rather than accidentally beating up others with your to-do’s, your stress and what is overwhelming you, take a look at some things that may be going on underneath the surface.
Compassion and Empathy – Talking about being overwhelmed and displaying it for others is sometimes about just wanting someone to understand your situation. But if you unknowingly attack that person with all of your “stuff” you are not likely to get what it is you are truly after. Look for yourself. Do you need compassion and someone to just say, “Wow, you have a lot going on!” If so, be straight and ask for just that. If you don’t identify it and ask for what you need ~ you take the gamble that you may not get it!
Acknowledgment – It is natural to need acknowledgment. (some of you may need to read that a few times!) Is talking about and displaying your frenzied overwhelm a strange method of asking for acknowledgment? Maybe it is as simple as someone telling you “great job!” Tip: If this is you… go to the person who you have been doing this with and explain to them what you have been (unconsciously) doing. Apologize for any bad feelings and ask him/her if they would be willing to tell you “great job!” Who knows… they might need to hear it, too!
I don’t like to say ‘no’ – The best offense is a good defense, yes? Well, sorta! Perhaps you display how overwhelmed you feel to keep requests “at bay.” I mean if you are THAT busy… surely no one in their right mind will ask you to do MORE! Saying ‘no’ is an important part of relationships. Everyone survives ‘no’ and it is much more authentic than using the whirl and swirl of overwhelm to keep people (and their requests) away. Tip: If this is you… Identify who you do this with and come up with (in advance – like right now!) some ways to say no that work for you. “I’d love to but I can’t take that on right now.” (practice saying these things lovingly). Often times we think “no” has to sound hard and harsh. A ‘no’ can be as neutral or as loving as you want!
Other – Look for yourself. To whom do you display being overwhelmed to the most? What is underneath? What are you really trying to tell them or ask them for? It is exhausting to have to frenzy yourself just to display how overwhelmed you feel… especially when there is something more authentic and important underneath.
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The take-away: In the ‘world of sports’ the best offense may be a good defense… but in relationships this same strategy doesn’t make for winning ‘teams’.
Tip to practice this week: Put away your Inner Samurai. Reduce your feelings of being “overwhelmed” by identifying what its actual purpose is in your life. You might be surprised.
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About Coach Marlene:
Marlene McCallum
Professional Coach, Founder ~ Most Powerful Life
Having Marlene as a coach means having a committed partner to one’s dreams. The hallmarks of her coaching are compassion, power and intuition.
Her clients report successes in the areas of life balance, personal well-being, life purpose, financial well-being, personal responsibility, entrepreneurship, business development, joy, and overall satisfaction. Marlene feels it is her life’s purpose to coach others on the path of their greatness, to uncover stumbling blocks, barriers and disempowering patterns and to reveal the most powerful and fulfilling life possible.
Her deep passion is to bring the “impossible” into the realm of the possible. She requires of her clients a commitment to be “coachable” and a willingness to be uncomfortable and at times challenged on their beliefs. Marlene believes that the combination of client willingness with her own commitment to greatness is a powerful recipe for the life of one’s dreams.
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