Boost Your Brain-The Power Of Talking To Yourself Out Loud

How to stop being overwhelmed at work?

I’m a huge believer in journaling, but…
I’m also a huge believer in talking to ourselves out loud.
Yep! You got it right!
I do it every single day.
Here’s a simple tool that will help you manage stress at work.
(With 3 powerful questions to ask yourself)

1.    When you feel stressed:
→    Get up (if you can)
→    Start walking — slowly

Like I do every day.

Here’s the first question to ask yourself while walking:
→    “What’s really bothering me right now?”

Try to check in with yourself.
What’s causing that pressure?
What’s causing that stress?
Is it a project deadline?
A meeting coming up?
A conflict with a coworker?
Or maybe you just feel like you’ve got too much on your plate?
Take a minute to figure out what’s really at the core of your stress.
Just saying it out loud can help you feel clearer.

2.    Alright, you’re still walking — nice and slow.

Here’s the second question:
→    What can I actually control in this situation?

It makes no sense to stress over things we can’t control, right?
But we still do it sometimes.

Now that you know what’s causing the stress, do this:
→    Think about what’s actually within your control

Are there tasks you can prioritize?
Can you ask for help with certain things?
Can you talk to your boss or team about adjusting deadlines?
Just focus on what you CAN change.
There’s no need to stress over what’s out of your hands.

3.    Alright! Keep walking — slow and steady.

Here’s the third question:
→    What’s one small thing I can do right now to ease this feeling?

Knowing what’s within your control isn’t enough — right?
We’ve gotta take action if we wanna feel better.
So, take a step back and think about the next small action you can take.
It doesn’t have to be a big move — just one thing.
Maybe it’s taking a 5-minute break to reset.
Or reorganizing your tasks to get more clarity.
Sometimes, clarity alone can reduce stress.
That’s why I’m a big believer in simplicity and minimalism.
Are you too?
Anyway, the key is to take action.
Even a small action can move you forward — no matter how small.
And if you’re not comfortable talking to yourself out loud?
Well, just write your thoughts down.
We just need to get those thoughts out of our minds