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Why We Are Feeling More Stressed, Anxious, and Overwhelmed Than Ever — and What We Can Do About It

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In today's fast-paced world, it seems like everyone is feeling more stressed, anxious, and overwhelmed than ever before. There are a number of factors that are contributing to this, including the constant bombardment of information, the pressure to succeed, and the increasing uncertainty about the future.

Fragile: Why we are feeling more stressed, anxious and overwhelmed than ever (and what we can do about it)

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While there is no one-size-fits-all solution to stress, anxiety, and overwhelm, there are a number of things that we can do to cope with these feelings and improve our mental health.

## Identify your stressors

The first step to managing stress is to identify what is causing it. Once you know what your stressors are, you can start to develop strategies for dealing with them.

## Set realistic goals

One of the biggest sources of stress is setting unrealistic goals for ourselves. When we set goals that are too difficult to achieve, we are more likely to feel frustrated and overwhelmed.

## Learn to say no

It is important to learn to say no to things that you don't have time for or that you don't want to do. Saying no to things that are not important will help you to reduce your stress levels.

## Take care of yourself

One of the best ways to manage stress is to take care of yourself. This means eating healthy, getting enough sleep, and exercising regularly.

## Connect with others

Social support is important for our mental health. Spending time with loved ones and talking about your problems can help you to feel less stressed and overwhelmed.

## Find healthy coping mechanisms

There are a number of healthy coping mechanisms that can help you to manage stress, such as exercise, meditation, yoga, and deep breathing.

## Seek professional help

If you are struggling to manage your stress, anxiety, or overwhelm, it is important to seek professional help. A therapist can help you to identify the root of your problems and develop strategies for coping with them.

Stress, anxiety, and overwhelm are common problems in today's world. However, there are a number of things that we can do to cope with these feelings and improve our mental health. By following the tips in this article, you can learn to manage your stress and live a happier, healthier life.

Fragile: Why we are feeling more stressed, anxious and overwhelmed than ever (and what we can do about it)

by Stella O'Malley

4.2 out of 5