How to Gather Your Thoughts When You Feel Uncontrollable

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I didn’t really do anything about it for a while because despite being stressful, it seemed to be the norm for everyone. Needless to say, I spent about a year in “survival” mode until one night I realized I desperately needed a change.

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It took me a while to figure these things out. In some ways, they seem too simple, but I’ve learned that the things that work aren’t usually the complicated ones—it’s being consistent in the simple things.

PLAN THE AREAS THAT FEEL THE MOST HECTIC

Planning for anything will 100% reduce some of the stress of the situation. It’s the unknown that often causes frustration. If you know there’s an area that adds to the feeling of overwhelm, take the time to plan for it. Learn more

GET YOUR SPACE IN ORDER

Decluttering and getting your space in order creates a calmer space reducing the chaos in your life. Learn more

Getting your life together isn’t just about your schedule but also about the state of mind and atmosphere you are present in. Simplifying my life in every area may be one of the biggest actions I took to get my life together.

Figure out where to start

Once you have some clarity on what you want your life to look like, you can more easily figure out how to start. I always suggest doing a life audit of sorts. Learn more

Find clarity on what you want

The first step to figuring out how to get your life together and move away from feeling a little lost, is to get some clarity on what you want. Learn more

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