We have emotions for a reason – they’re there to tell us something. Ignoring those feelings doesn’t make them go away. They will eventually surface, and if you wait too long before addressing them, you’ll likely find yourself dealing with a sudden flood of emotions. By processing them as they come up, you allow yourself to find a healthier mindset and keep that all-consuming feeling of being overwhelmed at bay. Today, you and I are taking a one-on-one deep dive into overwhelm and the dreaded experience of forecasting—this comes up often during the holiday season, and we will stop it right now! Key Takeaways: 00:00 Introduction 02:32 Overwhelm during the holidays is normal and how to break it down 03:22 What overwhelm feels and looks like in your life 09:22 What overwhelm is—it’s definition 11:05 What forecasting is when it comes to anxiety 14:15 Tool 1: Is this necessary? 14:58 Break down your moments—what’s the #1 thing that will help serve me? One-focus mindset 17:15 STOP method 21:00 Emotionally process 26:22 Name your distractions 27:39 Time Boxing 30:47 Start where you are 30:58 Challenge your perfectionism 32:28 Challenge your assumptions 34:00 Other ways to help yourself Love this podcast and want to keep the inspiration and conversation going? Send your request to getyourlifetogethergirlnow@gmail.com. Join the 25 K members on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok who are engaging in their own life revolution daily. Like this show? Please leave us a review here – even one sentence helps! Also, please post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Sign up for the Get Your Life Together, Girl Insider Email here! Still looking for more? Visit: www.getyourlifetogethergirl.com and the Get Your Life Together, Girl personal development blog. Join THE GET YOUR LIFE TOGETHER, GIRL COMMUNITY.  Sign up for the NEW GET YOUR LIFE TOGETHER, GIRL WOMEN’S CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP! CHECK OUT www.getyourlifetogethergirl.com/womens-circle for more information.