How To Begin When Everything Feels Too Much

When everything feels overwhelming,

your mind shuts down to protect you.

### Signs:

• You postpone everything

• You want clarity but feel frozen

• You avoid decisions

• You feel emotionally paralyzed

### Why it happens:

Your brain goes into “pause mode” to avoid overload.

### Gentle steps:

• Start with one tiny action

• Break tasks into micro-steps

• Reduce pressure by 80%

• Find one supportive voice (friend or counsellor)

You don't need a big beginning.

You need a small one.