How many times have you found yourself thinking that there’s just not enough hours in the day? 

 

Some days, you can just feel up against it - and that is ok. But if you’re ending every work day feeling the same it might be time for a change. 

 

Feeling overwhelmed is like trying to juggle too many balls at once. As with juggling, everyone has their personal limit for how many balls they can have in the air at once. But constantly pushing yourself to add a new ball when you’re not ready or already at your limit will leave you feeling pressure, stressed and as if you’re in over your head. 

 

No matter what organisation, industry, pay grade or seniority level you’re at, everyone is at risk of feeling totally overwhelmed at work. 

For many who are just starting out on their wellness journey, a journal often feels like a very easy and achievable place to start. It can become an excellent tool to help you work through challenging times and let go of things that are troubling you. It’s a bit like a silent benevolent friend that listens and is there for you when you need to express how you feel. It can teach you a lot about yourself, your triggers and your ways of dealing in stressful situations that can be reflected on and used to reduce the impact of future events.