Time Management-Stress

[StarMasayume]

Being easily overwhelmed with life is just one of my greatest weaknesses. There are so many things I either need to do or would like to do. I'm eager to start things, and often get in over my head. I've always been a bit impulsive with projects. With school, my dreams, all my interests.. it's hard to manage things when days slip by so fast they make my head spin. I couldn't get to sleep until 6 in the morning the other day ^_^;;

It's something I pray about a lot, especially recently, even though I've been in ruts a lot worst then I am now. It's just when I start realizing its sucking too much joy from my life when it gets to me. The little things can often hurt my vision on the better things in my life.

I want to be able to love life and not waste a single day. It just seems hard when so many things are pulling at me. I think it's the daily stuggles of learning how to embrace life, the work along with the play, that are my weak spots more than the larger obstacles and tests of faith.

Sometimes, I can be as optimistic and joyful as anything. I just feel at peace. Anyway, I need to get to bed, but just thought I would post this. I know prayer is the best tool for this, but though sometimes it a lone can incite that sudden lifted up feeling, it takes a bit more action, and I thought talking about the subject could help.

So how does everyone else deal with stress and the smaller struggles like being overwhelmed? Is there a certain activity you find that helps? A certain verse or story? I welcome you to share any thoughts on the subject as well. ^_^



Star

[Shinja]

yeah i too am way too over amibtous in my desire to do things. i start projects i cant complete, lot of projects, and cause i dont achieve anything it feels like a failure. i dont get stressed over it most of the time but it makes me wonder if im thinking right in the first place. cause i get excited over somthing i can realize, and end the end its like whats the point theres so much i could have done that would have been better , somthing not focused on me and my pathetic desires. so i guess i dont get stressed, but more depressed, or confused.

eh, oh well i guess that goes along with a strong imagination, i pray mostly that God will show me what to do right someday.

[Spiritsword]

Hmm, I usually don't run into this problem too much, at least not of my own making. I tend to follw my head rather than my heart, and am usually very practical and efficient, so I rarely take on a lot of things that eventually overwhelm me. But sometimes God will put me in that situation, where I face a lot of things all at once. Of course, as you mentioned, Star, prayer and turning to God should be at the top of the list of ways to deal with the stress. Another thing I have found helpful is exercise--I run, but walking, biking, and hiking are great too. But don't just exercise for 5 or 10 minutes. Even if you're busy, set aside a time to exercise for half an hour or more. Then you'll really get the benefit. Writing lists helps me too. Somehow, just getting things down on paper and being able to check them off makes me feel better. Plus, that way I don't forget anything. As for getting into too many things, I'm not sure how well I can describe my solution to that here, it's more my personality, but if you want to talk about it feel free to drop me a PM, Star.

Spiritsword