Overwhelmed

Have you ever felt the need to cut everyone off and just be on your own? Do you ever get lost in your thoughts and feel the need to travel far away or perhaps just a change of environment? Have you ever felt so overwhelmed that it seems like you're suffocating? Has there been a point in your life where you lost every form of enthusiasm or you suddenly feel reluctant to do the things that initially brought you joy? 

Alright, let's all take a quick pause. I'm not here to ask series of rhetorical questions. Truth is, I'm actually here to help. If you can relate to all, or some of the questions I asked in the first paragraph, then you're not alone. You know why? Because I've been there too. We all go through these kind of phases in our lives. In fact, if this would make you feel any better, that's the point I was when I started writing this blog post. Stay with me?

Prolonged unproductivity. I think that's the best way I would describe what I had been going through for the past few days, weeks, months. Who knows how long it had been? I just know I would wake up most days feeling very indifferent, tired or better still, exhausted. This exhaustion is not the one that comes after physical or strenuous work. It was psychological. It would have made a lot of sense if there was nothing to do, but that wasn't the case. There was actually too much to do, yet no zeal or whatsoever, rather internal pressure and unrest was resident. 

In my previous blog post (incase you haven't checked it out, please do, just so you can get the complete gist), I mentioned how my cousin intervened and gave me a pep talk. Prior to that conversation, I had already broken down. I felt defeated. Honestly, now that I think of it, I was just being too hard on myself. Anyway, I don't regret talking to my cousin about it, even though I felt reluctant initially. I have never been the kind of person who would talk to someone when in distress. Most times, I would prefer to suck it all up, encourage myself and move on. Meanwhile, I would always love to be a confidant for someone else. Do you think its safe to call that an irony?

I wouldn't want to bore you with too much words but I just want to let you know that you are truly not alone (okay, I think that sounds a little bit cliché)  But really though, if you need someone to talk to, I'm just an email away or you can share your thoughts with me in the comment section (believe me, talking really helps, especially when you're speaking to someone that can relate or someone who's willing to help). Don't be too hard on yourself. Relax and take a break if you need to. Engage in activities that keeps you motivated, whatever it is, dancing, singing, listening to music, jogging, meditating, just do it! You have to keep that vibe and energy up.

Frankly speaking, It's not every time you would like to speak to someone, that's why it is important to learn how to encourage yourself. Be your own cheerleader! I know, it's easier said than done right? But you have to try, just like I'm doing now. Don't get too comfortable in your relaxation period. Learn to leave your comfort zone and keep pushing. I see you crushing those goals. I'm definitely rooting for you and I would love to see you win.

If you actually read this blog post till this point (no skipping, lol, or even if you skipped). I sincerely appreciate you! Thank you for stopping by. Please feel free to drop a comment. I would like to know you better. Tell me where you're reading this from and how you feel after reading this blog post. 

Till I write again,

Yours lovingly,

Tekena.