How to Simplify Your Mind When Everything Around You is Chaos

I feel like my brain is going to explode. There’s so much that I need to do, so man people I need to talk to, too many things I need to improve, and not enough time to do it all.

I need to work on and improve my blog, put together a workout schedule, finish projects at work so I stay employed and pay bills, spend time with my boyfriend, spend time with my dog, cleaning my apartment, taking care of my garden, talking to friends back home, talking to family back home, going to doctor’s appointments, running errands, going to church and church activities, my internship, checking off my to-do list, and setting time apart to spend with Jesus.

Notice I didn’t mention a social life, daily chores/schedules, random things that’ll pop up in my schedule, or sick days (I have a lot of those).

All the while I’m trying to grow my blog, do an internship, clear my skin, figure out some health problems, lose weight, fighting anxiety and depression, working full-time, and living on my own for the first time.

I’m smelling burnt toast just thinking about it all. Can ya relate?

*Takes a deep breath*

So, I finally took a minute to write down everything I’m worried about, what I need to do, who I need to reach out to, priorities for now, and priorities for later.

Putting everything down on paper helped A TON. I was able to get a clear view of all that’s going on in my head and it simplified what needed to be done now versus later.

May I encourage you? While I still have to take deep breaths throughout my day, My brain hasn’t exploded. This strategy might help you, too!

Get a sheet of paper, a pen, and lock yourself in the bathroom for five minutes. Take a deep breath and write!

God bless,

M.A.

P.S. Check out my post on How to Plan a Simple Weekly Schedule and download my FREE weekly planner for more resources and tips!