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How I beat overwhelm: I stopped planning workouts – and set myself up for a happier, healthier future
An overcrowded gym would take a wrecking ball to my programmes and leave me feeling frustrated. So I took a different approach. In the days when my calendar wasn’t jammed with social engagements ...The Guardian - 1h -
How I beat overwhelm: I kicked my news addiction – and discovered ways to make a proper difference
When I stopped watching, listening, reading and doomscrolling constantly, I no longer felt I was banging my head against a brick wall. For as long as I can remember, I have been addicted to ...The Guardian - 10h -
How I beat overwhelm: Tracking my heart rate left me feeling like a frustrated failure
Biofeedback devices promised a whole new world of mental and physical harmony. They did change my life, but not in the way I’d hoped. I love to run, but ask me about my running times or distances ...The Guardian - 1d -
How I beat overwhelm: I deleted my email app – and my sleep suddenly improved
Checking my emails at every possible opportunity had become distracting and draining. So I set myself new boundaries. As a freelance writer, the structure of my work day can often vary wildly. ...The Guardian - 1d -
How I beat overwhelm: I found WhatsApp draining – so I learned ways to curb my cravings
My anxiety about not replying to everyone’s messages was at a constant simmer until I created proper boundaries. I feel as if I’ve lost days of my life to digital causes. Even though I’m an ...The Guardian - 2d -
How I beat overwhelm: I said no to social events – and my friendships grew deeper
It seemed important to have a packed calendar. But when I slowed down I made space for spontaneity and fun. I used to equate a packed calendar with a full life. My days were booked up, well ahead ...The Guardian - 2d -
Do you feel overwhelmed? Here’s why – and how to fix it
Modern life is so demanding that it can lead us to feel chronically drained. How can we address the problem before everyday stress turns into burnout?. There is a reasonable chance you are reading ...The Guardian - 2d