Feeling Overwhelmed? Here Are 5 Tips From a Life Coach

Sparks says that in those moments you feel like everything is too much and you're feeling overcome by what's going on in the world, you should stop, take a deep breath, and say to yourself: "At this moment, I am okay."

"Fear can harm the immune system. Are there parts of you that are fearful? Sit with the fear and see what happens. Once you feel the fear you can release it. Avoiding it is what takes up most of our time," he says.

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