When everything bad happens to you and tomorrow will be just as bad or worse
The Overwhelmed Brain
by Paul Colaianni
1w ago
Where do you turn when everyone and everything is against you? Just how bad can your luck run? Do you feel like a constant victim to the world and believe there's nothing more you can do?  Sometimes life throws us curve ball after curve ball. When it does, you might need a completely different way of looking at things.  ..read more
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Thinking you should have accomplished a lot more by now
The Overwhelmed Brain
by Paul Colaianni
2w ago
Do you spend a lot of time looking at other people and what they've accomplished and start regretting some of the decisions you made throughout the years? How about just feeling like other people are luckier than you?  There is more going on that you may realize and it's important you consider all the facts before you give in to defeat.  ..read more
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Don't forget yourself: Taking the leap out of codependent behavior
The Overwhelmed Brain
by Paul Colaianni
3w ago
You give and give and maybe you get back, maybe you don't, but you feel fulfilled by giving so much that you keep on doing it until, perhaps, there's nothing left of you to give. Sometimes we can get so caught up in who we think we're supposed to be that we forget who we really are ..read more
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Old coping skills that don't work like they used to
The Overwhelmed Brain
by Paul Colaianni
3w ago
How you cope with challenging situations determines how you feel in your day, your week, and maybe even for the rest of your life if you don't improve or even change your coping mechanisms. Coping is a skill, but it can be a detriment if you are relying on old ones that don't work anymore.  ..read more
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Should I accept who they are or move on with my life?
The Overwhelmed Brain
by Paul Colaianni
1M ago
Some people refuse to change. Something gets in the way. Maybe it's their pride. Maybe it's fear. Or maybe they really don't care how you feel and if you have a problem with them, it's your problem, not theirs. I talk about that and other challenges today.  ..read more
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Does vulnerability increase love and connection?
The Overwhelmed Brain
by Paul Colaianni
1M ago
What does it take to feel love and connection? What does it take to show love and connection? Is vulnerability the path? What exactly does it mean? Can you have a strong, loving relationship without the need to be so exposed emotionally? I do my best to answer these questions in this episode.  ..read more
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Getting accustomed to getting older
The Overwhelmed Brain
by Paul Colaianni
1M ago
How do you feel about aging? Are you trying to avoid it at all costs? Are you doing everything you can to prevent it from happening? You may not be able to prevent it, but it's important you understand your emotions regarding what getting older really means to you.  ..read more
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Toxic bonds that might need breaking
The Overwhelmed Brain
by Paul Colaianni
2M ago
Don't let toxic people take your energy away from you. Often, those who deserve the most attentive and vibrant version of you won't see that until you've let go of the one person who keeps you feeling bad and drained.    Sometimes you have to let someone go so that you can save the best of yourself for those who matter most ..read more
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The next steps in a stuck relationship
The Overwhelmed Brain
by Paul Colaianni
2M ago
When the relationship isn't moving and is no longer enjoyable, what's the next step? Is it possible you're incompatible, even though you've been together for years? I talk about a couple of relationship issues in this episode, along with answering a question about if there are appropriate episodes for children and young adults.  ..read more
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When you feel like you're not that important to your friends and family
The Overwhelmed Brain
by Paul Colaianni
2M ago
Some relationships are one-sided. Friends, family, and lovers can fall into the listing "relation-ship," where half the relationship is sinking while the other half is oblivious of the side that's slowly disappearing into the depths. A one-sided relation-ship is a sinking one. And it cannot sustain itself.  ..read more
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