Overwhelmed
OVERWHELMED!!!
At the moment, I am feeling a little overwhelmed. Wow! A career change. Starting an online business. Stress from the career change. Stress from can I make the business go. I'm too old for a career change. I have been a minister for over 40 years, what does my ministry look like now that I am not pastoring? So many unanswered questions in my life right now that make it overwhelming.
So what do I do?
Well there are many thoughts from the I don't know how to get going to I have 45, 315 things to do right now. How do I sort this all out? Here are some thoughts.
First, know I am not alone. Not to get preachy or cram religion down everyone's throat, but I have to lean on God. He is always with me.
I am also not alone, as I have friends and family who are there for me in those moments. I admit, sometimes they challenge me and give me bits of stable advice. While not all their well meaning advice is right, there are usually some truths that I can take from what they say and add it to my great thoughts list.
Secondly, I need to stop and think. Think about what I can do today that will help me. Think about the next step and/or steps I need to take. What do I need to do? Who do I need to talk to? Who do I need to listen to? Who do I need to help?
Thirdly, I should set some priorities. What is the most important thing I need to do? Is it a one step thing or multiple step? If it is one step, can it be done today? Probably. If it is multiple steps, what step do I need to take first, second and next? Example, if I need to meet with someone, they might not be able to meet today, but I can call them or email them to set up the meeting for another day.
Maybe I should make a list of these priorities. (I hate lists!!) But maybe I should anyway and put it where I can find it and not just start a new list next week. I know some of you are going, huh? I can have three or four lists going and not know where any of them are. It is my scatter brained way. I have just made some of you feel better, because you thought you were the only one that did that!
After the list of priorities, what is next? GET TO IT!! Don't quit, but get started. Take the first step. I promise it won't hurt too bad! You can do it and so can I.
I thiink that gets me going right now. If I do those things, it will help with the feeling of being overwhelmed.
Thanks for letting me write this so I know what to do next. I hope it helps you as well.
Harold
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Don't get too stressed, Harold, do it one step at a time, one day at a time, and as long as everyday you are progressing well, it will be fine and you will soon build a great online business, and I am sure He will guide you too!! :)
A little while back Father led me to write this post Are You Struggling? because it is true, we can all relate and all have challenges that come our way!
For me lists help because I can write it down and I don't have to try to remember especially when the mind is being overwhelmed to begin with. Making lists is always in the top ten of suggested ways to reduce stress!
It seems you have found the guidance and I know you will do well!
God's continued Blessings to you, Christa
Thanks for sharing. I agree starting a new business/career and life it's self can get overwhelming, but already have yourself on the correct path. Just keep taking each step one at a time and you will find yourself making progress.
Well, we all get overwhelmed here but your list is just as it should be. I do like lists -- I enjoy ticking things off. It inspires me and propels me to do more. Keep going forward and you'll be fine. ~Debbi
Tammy Ray is correct.......be still and know. That doesn't mean do nothing, at least to me. It means get gong and listen, listen, listen. He is there.
Hey Harold,
I love it!!! I have been where you are right now and you will make the right decisions......like you said you have a guiding strength that is beyond our power.
Be still, quite and just listen.....HE will tell you what to do and seems that this is already taking place with your lists although "you don't like them" (lol).
Thank you for sharing your thoughts.....I can relate.
Stay awesome,
Tammy
really honest..thanks