My Senior Seems Overwhelmed

Your senior appears overwhelmed. They may feel stretched thin, small things feel heavy, and it’s hard to tell how much is too much.

CHECK FIRST
Pause and consider:
What demands are stacking up right now?
Are expectations coming from school, family, or themselves?
Are they getting enough rest?
Has anything new been added recently?
Overwhelm often comes from accumulation.

THEN
Choose a response that eases the load.

Option 1: Help them name what feels heavy
Clarity can reduce the sense of being buried.

Option 2: Look for one thing to lighten
Removing even one demand can help.

Option 3: Slow the pace temporarily
Not everything needs immediate attention.

PAUSE
Feeling overwhelmed doesn’t mean something is wrong. It means something needs adjusting.

NOTES / REFLECTION
If it helps, reflect on:
What pressures feel most intense right now?
What could be postponed or simplified?
What support feels realistic at this stage?

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

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