{"id":14007,"date":"2025-09-18T23:45:36","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T23:45:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.managementcenter.org\/?post_type=resources&p=14007"},"modified":"2025-09-18T23:45:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T23:45:37","slug":"managing-overwhelm-at-work","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/www.managementcenter.org\/resources\/managing-overwhelm-at-work\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Steps for Managing Overwhelm at Work"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As leaders, we\u2019re constantly managing change\u2014and lately, crisis after crisis. We\u2019re called on to make decisions, hold our teams, and communicate well under difficult conditions\u2014sometimes before lunch. So, what do you do when you\u2019re feeling overwhelmed at work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We can\u2019t take the overwhelm away, but we can help you figure out what to do about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How Do I Stop Feeling Overwhelmed?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For starters, take a deep breath and remind yourself that it\u2019s okay to feel this way.<\/strong> Who could blame you? You\u2019re not only responsible for your work, results, and wellbeing, you\u2019re also supporting the people you manage and the communities who rely on your organization. And in many cases, you\u2019re impacted by what\u2019s going on in the world or workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of this pressure gets compounded if you feel like you don\u2019t have enough support, struggle with anxiety or insecurity, or have a hard time managing boundaries between your work and non-work life. Before you know it, you\u2019re under an avalanche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While you can\u2019t will yourself to stop <\/em>feeling overwhelmed (trust us, we\u2019ve tried), there are ways to manage it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it\u2019s your job to lead a team toward solid ground<\/strong>, here are three things you can do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Survive an Avalanche: 3 Steps to Manage Overwhelm at Work<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These real tips for surviving an avalanche<\/strong> can help you as a manager. When everything feels like too much, you need simple, actionable strategies<\/strong>. These steps will help you steady yourself, tap into strengths, and get through the crisis\u2014without adding more to your plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Grab something sturdy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In a real avalanche, you\u2019re supposed to hang onto a tree or rock to avoid getting disoriented. What can you hold onto to stay grounded and calm when you\u2019re destabilized? Here are some ideas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n