In this deeply honest and transformative episode, Patricia dives into the all-too-common feeling of overwhelm, what it really is, how it manifests in our bodies and minds, and most importantly, how we can move through it with mindfulness, self-compassion, and intentional living. Patricia shares her own journey, from being debilitated by anxiety, stress, and internal self-sabotage, to reclaiming peace, balance, and self-love through simple, consistent practices of mental fitness and emotional resilience. With insights rooted in personal experience, neuroscience, and mindfulness coaching, this episode is a heartfelt reminder that healing is possible, and that you are the centre of your reality-making. ________________________________________ Key Takeaways: What overwhelm truly is: a perceived imbalance between demands and internal resources How stress, anxiety, and fear are often rooted in inner beliefs, not external events The power of mindfulness, breathing techniques, and mental fitness practices (like PQ reps) Overcoming overwhelm is not a one-time event, it’s journey, it’s a daily choice Small steps, when consistent, lead to long-lasting change Your thoughts, if unmanaged, can run your life, but you can take the reins The shift from self-improvement to self-welcoming is where deep transformation happens ________________________________________ Tools & Strategies Shared: Breathing techniques: Box breathing, diaphragmatic breathing, alternate nostril (Nadi Shodhanam), Ujjayi (Victorious Breath) Mindfulness practices: Sensory-based awareness, PQ reps, the “Power of the Pause” Self-care rituals: Walking, dancing, myofascial stretching, affirmations, mindful reflection Mental fitness tips: Quieting the inner saboteur, building new neural pathways, choosing thriving over survival https://www.positiveintelligence.com/   ________________________________________ Recommended Resources: The Power of Now – Eckhart Tolle Daring Greatly – Brené Brown Superbrain – Deepak Chopra & Rudolph Tanzi The Oxygen Advantage – Patrick McKeown   Quotes “We have to dare to be ourselves, however frightening or strange that self may prove to be”. May Sarton Be brave enough to live creatively…… The creative is the place where no one else has ever been. You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition…… not quite knowing what you are doing. But what you will discover will be wonderful. Yourself. Alan Alda “You are at the centre of your reality-making. The problem may be with you, but so is the solution.” “Healing is not linear, it’s a continual choice to weed out negativity and sow seeds of positivity.” “Mindfulness isn’t about removing stress; it’s about learning how to respond to it with presence.” ________________________________________ Listen & Subscribe: 🔗 https://mindfulpoeticstoriespodcast.podbean.com/ 💌 Share with a friend who needs this message 🌱 Follow for more episodes on mindfulness, mental fitness & thriving   www.pacoaching.co.uk