Anyone can experience “overwhelm”. When you are balancing work, friends, too many commitments, unresolved relationship conflicts, etc., it can feel overwhelming. At work, you may not only feel the pressure there, but also bring what is going on for you to work and add them to the stress you are already under. Overwhelm can significantly impact your emotional and physical health, thereby reducing your productivity. If you burnout, you may end up losing what you have worked so hard for.

The key is to learn to manage work pressure or stress. It may seem like you are powerless to do this since you can’t control everything in your environment. It can help if you focus on the one area that you can control and that is YOU! How do you manage work stress to prevent overwhelm? Learn it from the experts.

Are You Overwhelmed at Work?

If your goal is to be successful in your career, to meet rising expectations or find fulfillment in what you do, learn to recognize the signs of overwhelm. Are you feeling irritable or anxious most of the time? Do you often feel tired, can’t sleep, can’t eat and have difficulty focusing? Have you lost interest in work and are you experiencing physical pain or an upset stomach?

If you say “yes” to several of these, then you are likely feeling very overwhelmed and possibly becoming “burned out”. If you ignore these signs, these may lead to bigger problems. Work stress can leave you feeling ineffective, become unproductive and make you lose your self-esteem or confidence. It may also cause your physical health to deteriorate.

Taking Control of Overwhelm and Preventing Burnout

Focus on taking care of yourself. Initially, the most important thing is to pay attention to your emotional health. If the feeling of overwhelm is gone, improvement of your physical health will follow. Conversely, when too many things happen all at once in your personal life (at home and in your relationships), your cup may runneth over sooner than later. There are several ways to achieve this; one proactive way is to seek professional help. Talking about your work-related problems with someone else can be cathartic.

You can find help from one of the skilled, non-judgmental therapists contracted with Carolina Counseling Services – Fuquay-Varina, NC. Counselors can do more than listen; they can also help you learn strategies and skills to manage overwhelm. When you decrease overwhelm you decrease the risk of burnout. Call CCS today to get started. Online counseling and in person sessions are available!

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