Everything fell apart. That's okay. Here's your emergency protocol to get back on track.
Overwhelm happens. Systems break down. Life gets messy. The fact that you're here trying to fix it means you're doing exactly what you need to do. Take a breath. We've got you.
When everything's overwhelming, flip these three switches. Don't think, just do.
Stop new things from coming in
Get the chaos out of your head
Reset your body and space
Once you've flipped the switches and feel slightly more human
Do ONE thing from your HOT pile. Not three. Not five. One. Literally anything. Finishing one task will give you momentum.
Be honest about what broke down. Did you take on too much? Skip maintenance? Ignore warning signs? No judgment—just data.
Rest without guilt. Crisis recovery takes energy. Resting IS productive when your system crashed.
Get back to your system tomorrow. Not perfectly. Just back. Even if it's just triaging one task or logging your energy state.
If you're experiencing a mental health emergency, please reach out
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or 1-800-273-8255
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
• SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357