I’m Feeling Overwhelmed

Everything feels like too much.

Decisions, emotions, logistics, and uncertainty are all present at once.
And it’s hard to know where to start.

CHECK FIRST
Pause and ask:
What feels most pressing right now?
What can wait?
Am I trying to hold too many things at once?
What would help me feel more oriented?

Overwhelm often comes from accumulation—not inability.

THEN
Choose a way to reduce the load.

Option 1: Focus on one thing
You don’t need to address everything today.

Option 2: Lower expectations temporarily
This is a demanding season.

Option 3: Ask for support
Support can lighten the load.

PAUSE
Feeling overwhelmed doesn’t mean you’re failing.
It means you’re carrying a lot.

NOTES / REFLECTION
What feels heaviest right now?
What can wait?
What support would help today?

If you want to understand why senior year feels heavy right now, start with Senior Year, Season by Season.

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