We all have our moments when we feel like everything’s crashing down. When you’re experiencing a drastic change in your life, or when you feel like responsibilities are piling up, it is common to be feeling disorganized and overwhelmed. We don’t know the first step to get out of the rubble we’re in.
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I get what you’re feeling. You see, I’ve been in that place a couple of times in my life. The most recent one was when I was pregnant and experiencing morning sickness, or rather, whole day sickness. The chores that I had to do kept piling up and I can see the mess around the house. There I was, feeling disorganized, pregnant and just truly overwhelmed in my head.
Thankfully, after those grueling 18 weeks, I was able to pick myself up again and fix the house. God taught me a lot of valuable lessons when I was incapable of doing things for myself. Here are some things I would like to share to help you cope.
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Feeling Disorganized and Overwhelmed: What To Do
Focus on your thought process rather than your emotions.
The first thing that helped me to experience calmness when I was feeling so disorganized is to focus on my thoughts. Something I learned when I was reading up on “Overthrowing Anxiety Disorder” is sometimes, it is not the situation that is at fault, but rather our thought processes that affect our behavior.
Looking back, I realized that when I dwell on reacting overwhelmed about the ‘mess’, I tend to feel more disorganized, discouraged, and anxious. However, when I stop to think about the situation as it is by using facts that can help me cope, such as:
- “My sickness is just temporary. I can clean the mess later on.”
- “I don’t have visitors to impress. I don’t need to be anxious.”
- “It is better for me and my baby to relax and to let things go.”
When we focus on the facts of the situation rather than exaggerating our thoughts, we have the capability to react more positively about what’s going on in our lives.
Pray for peace in your heart.
The next strategy I did is to ask for peace in my heart. Often, feeling disorganized and overwhelmed is another tactic of the devil to distract us from things that really matter.
Did you know that Jesus is called the “Prince of Peace”? He is willing to give peace that surpasses understanding to those who trust Him.
“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7 (ESV)
What does this kind of peace mean? This means that you’ll experience peace not because the situation is under control, but because you have a God-given ‘supernatural peace’ that lasts even when your life feels uncertain.
Ask for peace in your heart. When you trust Him, it will be easier for you to be calm even when circumstances in your life causes you to feel otherwise.
Put it on paper.
On the practical side of things, you also need to act in faith. If you’re feeling disorganized and overwhelmed, it is probably because you have so many things running in your head. Putting your thoughts on paper can help you prioritize the things you have to do.
Even if you can’t write a formal “things to do” list, it is okay to jot down thoughts at they come. For example, you remembered that you have a deadline for a client, you need to pick up groceries, or you need to accompany your child on his soccer practice. List down things as they come in your head, and after you’ve emptied your mind, that is the time you can start sorting.
You can categorize things based on:
- Urgency: Time-sensitive tasks which are needed to be done should be first
- Schedule: If you plan to stick to a routine, it is ideal to write down a to-do list based on a schedule
- Priorities: Family tasks go first before leisure, ministry duties, etc.
It is up to you how you plan to sort out the things you have to do. It may take time to devise a system that works, but if something does work, it is best to commit to it.
Take it one day at a time.
Yes, planning is crucial. However, many of us are left feeling so disorganized because we think and do so many things at once. Sometimes, it is better to take things one day at a time rather than trying to do it all in one go.
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:34 (NIV)
Even Jesus says that we shouldn’t worry about tomorrow–today is our moment to be present and to trust Him! Take it one day at a time, one moment at a time, and I am sure you will be feeling less overwhelmed.
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