Hi,
Overwhelm rarely begins with a thought.
It begins with a signal — often subtle, easily missed.
A tightening.
A hesitation.
A flicker of dread.
A sudden narrowing of attention.
This signal is your nervous system whispering:
“You’ve reached your threshold.”
Before your mind builds a story (“I’m behind,” “I can’t keep up,” “I’m failing”),
your body already knows something is shifting.
Today’s Move:
Notice the first moment your body says, “This is too much.”
Try to catch:
the first spike (sweating?)
the first contraction (stomach ache?)
the first rush (nausea?)
the first freeze
Recognition gives you a window for choice.
When you feel that early signal, take one breath.
You don’t have to fix anything; just return to yourself.
Next, we’ll explore how your attention reveals your internal priorities.
— Greg