20 journal prompts for when everything feels “too much”
Too often, I feel lost in the swamp of having to deal with work, friends, personal upkeep, hobbies, family time, cleaning up, working out, etc.
Life can become overwhelming very quick, and sometimes I need to ground myself and remind myself of my priorities and what I can handle.
The next time you feel overwhelmed or when everything feels like too much, use these journal prompts to ground you.
What feels heaviest right now, and where do I notice it the most?
If I could set one thing down today, what would it be?
What expectations am I placing on myself that feel impossible today?
If I allowed today to be imperfect, what would change?
What am I afraid will happen if I slow down?
What does “too much” actually mean for me in this moment?
What would it look like to meet myself with softness instead of solutions?
What is one small thing I can do to feel even a little more grounded?
What am I carrying that is not mine to carry?
What do I need more of right now: rest, reassurance, space, or support?
What have I survived before that I once thought I could not?
What part of me is asking to be seen rather than silenced?
What does my nervous system need to feel safer right now?
What would I like to remind myself the next time everything feels like too much?
What feels urgent right now, and is it truly urgent?
What am I avoiding because I am already exhausted?
What would “enough” look like for today?
What would it sound like to speak to myself with patience right now?
What can I release control over, even briefly?
What helps me feel steadier when my thoughts are racing?
