Turn Your Overwhelm Into Joy
Dec 31, 2024
Everything we do is to change the way we feel. So ask yourself: What do you want to feel? How do you want to feel? What brings you joy? Overwhelm blocks access to these feelings. It shows up as reactivity—everything feels urgent, important, and like an emergency. My clients often say, "I can't see the wood for the trees," or "I’ve lost my ability to prioritise."
Staying focused on what matters most to you helps you step out of overwhelm and into clarity and joy. This shift allows you to pause and respond thoughtfully, rather than reacting to everything as if it’s an emergency.
The Solution: From Heartfelt Wish List to Heartfelt Priorities
To turn overwhelm into joy, start by identifying your Heartfelt Priorities:
- Identify Your Heartfelt Priorities
Begin with your Heartfelt Wish List: What are the things that matter most to you? Use Messy Journaling Questions to bypass your analytical mind and connect with your true desires. For example: - What do I most want to feel?
- What truly matters to me?
- Let these answers settle into what you deeply long for—your Heartfelt Priorities.
- Stay Connected to What Matters Most
Once you’ve identified your priorities, stay connected to them. Create a "word of the year" or practice daily rituals that embody the feelings you want to cultivate. The Gently Rebellious One Minute Journal offers tools to help you refocus on what matters most in just one minute a day. - Revisit and Reconnect Throughout the Year
Overwhelm is inevitable, but by revisiting your priorities regularly, you stay aligned. Break your Heartfelt Priorities into monthly, weekly, and daily actions. The One Minute Morning Practice helps you reconnect with your chosen focus each day.
Imagine a Year Focused on What Matters Most
What happens when you focus on what matters most? For many of us, the biggest fear isn’t about disappointing others but about disappointing ourselves—not living the full, vibrant life we long for. By aligning with your Heartfelt Priorities, you step out of overwhelm and into the joy of living a life true to you.
If this resonates, you can find The Gently Rebellious One Minute Journal: Stay Focused on What Matters Most to You on Amazon. It’s designed to help you stay focused on what matters most, in just one minute every morning. If you’d like more support, join me for the January 5th workshop where we dive deeper into this approach together.