Discard any nail polish that has dried up, is too sticky to use, or is in a color you don't care for.

What does it mean to feel overwhelmed?

Have you ever noticed how each person reacts with the same or similar situations in a totally different way from each other? The causes or triggers for overwhelm are as varied as the people who experience them.

We all become stressed at different rates. Some of us may become anxious by a single adverse situation, while another person may tolerate what an observer considers to be an excessive amount of overwhelming occurrences.

Although we are all different, there are a number of ways to 'ground' ourselves to get back to feeling OK once again.

Hitting the pause button may include turning off phone notifications, social media, the TV, or tablet. It may also be taking a warm bath or reading a good book, journaling, watching a comedy, or going for a walk or run.

There's something I'd like to add to hitting the pause button that you may also find helpful.

Many years ago, a friend admitted to being easily overwhelmed, anxious and stressed and she shared how she learned to cope. She explained to me that her doctor suggested that if her usual ways to become calm were not available or accomplishing the desired results, that she exercise the 333 rule for anxiety.

She shared with me that when she is thinking about having too much to do or worrying or her mind seems to be racing, she applies what her medical professional taught her which is the following:

a. She looks around her present environment and names three things she sees.

b. Then she listens for three sounds and names them.

c. Then she moves three of her own body parts while naming them.

She went on to explain that after creating her own tool box for overwhelm and using the 333 rule when necessary, she now knows what works for her.

On those days when you're feeling stressed and overwhelmed, remember to hit that pause button and simply breathe. You may also wish to combine that with the 333 rule to help your mind refresh and refocus.

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