Written by Chris Josh
When you're about to break, you need help fast.
Not a long list and not fancy advice. Just three things you can do right now.
First, stop what you're doing. Walk away. Leave the room. Get outside... Just stop.
You can't think clearly when you're drowning. So, take a step back first.
Second, breathe like your life depends on it. Slow breaths... In through your nose. Out through your mouth. Do this ten times.
Your body is in panic mode. Breathing tells it you're safe.
Third, do something small. Drink water. Wash your face. And put on different clothes.
Small actions remind your brain you still have control.
You're not broken - you're overloaded.
And overloaded means you need to put something down, not push harder.
Remember, you don't have to fix everything today, you just need to make it through the next hour.
You can do that.