Mentally overloaded? This is why… (Episode 280)

Feeling mentally overloaded by everything going on in the world right now? You’re not alone — and you’re not broken. In this episode, I’m talking about how to deal with mental overload and why it’s become such a massive issue in modern life. With constant bad news, social media, never-ending responsibilities, and the pressure to keep functioning like everything’s fine, it’s no wonder so many of us feel foggy, snappy, anxious, or flat. I’ll explain what mental overload really is, how it’s different from stress and burnout, and — most importantly — what you can do to protect your peace of mind. This is practical mental health advice for when the world feels like too much. If you’re ready to create more space in your head and feel like yourself again, this episode is for you. So, let’s talk! 😃

💡 TL;DR: Overloaded by the state of the world? Here’s how to protect your peace and take back control! 

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📝 Episode transcript and show notes: https://letstalkaboutmentalhealth.com.au/?p=16657      

🎧 Past episodes you may find helpful (as mentioned in this episode):

Episode 276: Managing Stress https://letstalkaboutmentalhealth.com.au/?p=16342 

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⏱️ Timestamps:

0:00 Mental overload and wellbeing

1:56 Cognitive overload

3:54 What is mental overload

8:26 Why does mental overload happen

12:38 How to address mental overload

25:52 Final tips and next time

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