7 simple things you can do right now if you're feeling overwhelmed

By: Katelyn Denning

Moms are always feeling overwhelmed by the many responsibilities that they have.

Trust me—we have all been there and some of us probably more frequently than we would like to admit.

But just like we're taught how to approach and calm a toddler who is stuck in an emotionally overwhelming moment which often manifests as a screaming fit, there are things that we can do to help ourselves snap out of it, too. Things that can help us stop spiraling into that feeling of being out of control, and instead, grounds us in the present moment.

You will get through this.

Everything is not lost.

This is only temporary.

You've got this.

So the next time you feel that feeling, you know how it goes—your breath becomes short, your head starts to feel heavy, you can't see past your own nose and you just might break into tears if anyone asks you if you're okay—try one (or try all) of these things to catch your breath and reset.

This article highlights 7 things you can do to help yourself when you're overwhelmed.

1. Close your eyes and breathe.

2. Move your body.

3. Drink a full glass of water.

4. Look around and name five things you are grateful for.

5. Eliminate something from your to-do list.

6. Write down your “ta-da list.”

7. Schedule some downtime.