Understanding Overwhelm

The thing about business is we’re often juggling multiple tasks where we’re working in the here and now while also planning for the future. And occasionally that can lead to a feeling of overwhelm where we’re trying to accomplish too much in too little time.

So how can you re-evaluate your approach, re-set and get back in control? 

Here we look at the power of affirmations for overwhelm, including:

• What they are and how they work
• The simple ways to employ them
• The relationship between affirmations, gratitude, and success

Too much to do, too little time

For many business owners the sensation of overwhelm is pretty familiar. It’s that feeling of too much to do in too little time where you can’t seem to quite focus your attention or define the most important task at hand. 

To combat this sensation, we need to re-evaluate our approach and perhaps, offload tasks or eliminate non-essential activities to focus on delivering the core outcomes for our clients.

But we also need to take a step back, realign our thoughts and get out of a state of anxiety and back in the game. That’s where affirmations come in, offering the chance to calm down, breathe, gain mental clarity, and also focus.

What Are Affirmations?

Affirmations are statements of intention that speak of outcomes we value and should represent long-term goals as if they are already realised. 

Although people often have a multitude of affirmations for different aspects of life, it’s crucial to avoid adding to the confusion. Instead, focus on an affirmation that embodies a significant, valuable outcome for you and your business.

Crafting the Right Affirmation

To find your ideal affirmation, start by listing potential affirmations that relate to your long-term business or personal goals and objectives. Remember, these affirmations should describe your desired outcomes as if you have already achieved them.

Utilising Your Affirmation Effectively

Once you establish your affirmation, print it in a readable 14 or 16-point font and keep it with you. 

Whenever you feel anxiety, overwhelm, or any unwelcome emotion, take a moment to read your affirmation aloud repeatedly. 

This practice will shift your mindset into a calm state, allowing you to focus on your goals.

Affirmation as a Continuous Tool

Even when you think you’ve overcome the need for an affirmation, continue its practice. If an affirmation has guided you to a better place, it’s an indicator to intensify its use, ensuring consistent growth and focus on achieving your goals.

From Affirmation to Gratitude

Employing the right affirmation naturally leads to a place of gratitude where you appreciate your current achievements and resources.

This, in turn, helps underpin further success and aids in reaching future objectives. 

That’s why it’s important to choose an affirmation that not only motivates you to achieve but reminds you to be grateful for already reached milestones.

Adopting an affirmation approach allows your mind to stay focused on your successful endeavours, where you foster continual progress and achieve your desired outcomes. You might be surprised at how much of a difference this simple practice can make in your life.

Highlights

• [00:00] Introduction to Overwhelm in Business
• [00:34] Understanding and Addressing Overwhelm
• [01:44] The Power of Affirmations
• [02:39] Creating Effective Affirmations
• [03:03] Using Affirmations to Combat Overwhelm
• [04:33] The Role of Gratitude in Success
• [05:15] Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Resources Mentioned

Growing Through Gratitude

Seven Strategies For Dealing With Business Overwhelm

Business Wisdom: Strategies For Success