Stress Management

When Stress Becomes Too Much…

Sometimes, stress feels like a slow leak in the soul. You smile, you function, you keep moving—but inside, something feels off. Heavy. Unspoken.

But here’s something I’ve learned (after plenty of trial and error) : most of our stress doesn’t come out of nowhere. It’s usually tied to something—a problem we’re avoiding. And the best way to deal with that? Face it. Literally. Start by writing it down. Or speak it aloud to someone you trust. Just get it out of your system.

Then, look at it from different angles. Are there solutions? Options? Even small fixes? Start somewhere. Because when you begin solving the problem, the stress tags along for the exit. Two birds, one stone.

But what if the solution takes time?

Then we soothe ourselves in the meantime. Keep your hands and mind busy. Don’t sit around just stewing in your own thoughts. Idle minds are stress’s playground. Keep your hands and mind busy. Fix a puzzle. Baking. Let your heart be cradled in the rhythm of something you enjoy. Even if just for a moment, let your brain forget the weight of the world.

Even better? Go out. Talk to a friend. Grab a drink. Sit in the park. Nature has this sneaky way of making things feel less intense. The wind, the trees, the sounds—it grounds you. And chatting with people? Game changer. You end up hearing new stories, fresh perspectives, and suddenly your own problem doesn’t feel like the end of the world.

So yeah—stress is a part of life. But it doesn’t have to control your life.

you’re not alone. You’re not broken. You just need to breathe again—and believe that relief is possible. Because it is.