When You Feel Overwhelmed

Some days we feel overwhelmed and we don't exactly know why, other days we know why but don't want to fix the problem because it means doing things that we loath or feel too lazy to do that day, other days we just don't feel like we have the time to do it all.

Let me remind you that God has a plan for your day and the more you involve Him in it, the more you feel at peace and many times feel accomplished.

When you feel overwhelmed...

With the dishes - take an extra minute to tell God how you feel about the situation, and then if you don't already, stack like items, silverware together, plates together, bowls, pots and pans. It really makes the job look more do-able.

With the laundry - take an extra minute to tell God how you feel about the situation, then see if you can plan out 1-2 loads a day every day that week and have it under control before the weekend or the beginning of the next week.

With needing to be too many places in a day/week - take an extra 5 minutes to tell God how you feel about the situation, then see if you can cancel or move some appointments, delegate them to someone else, or bring something with you that needs to be done and kill two birds with one stone.

With a relationship - take an extra 15-20 minutes to pray for the relationship, then find a way to be a blessing that person.

With changing diapers or potty training - take an extra minute to tell God how you feel about the situation, then picture yourself with teenagers or grown children, no more story time, no more snuggles, no more tucking in to bed, or singing silly made up songs. And then think about calling that relative or friend who would love to babysit for you and run a little errand or go out to eat with your husband.

With keeping the house clean - take an extra 5 minutes to tell God how you feel about your home, then go clean the room or item you hate cleaning the most, vacuum and pick up in the main room.

With being on your phone/computer too much - take 30 minutes to do your devotions, tell God how you feel about the situation, then plug in your phone in a central but out of the way place. Go outside and take a walk, then make a list of things you need or want to do and get lost in it.

With eating right - set a timer for every hour and each time it goes off ask God to help you make wise food choices. Plan your three meals out the night before and have healthy snacks prepped and bagged for quick access.

It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed. (Deuteronomy 31:8)

My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. (2 Corinthians 12:9)

Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. (1 Peter 5:7)


These are only 8 of the common things we can feel overwhelmed with in a day. What are other area's you struggle with? What are some ways you could overcome them? Use this template to continue your list.

Sarah