Why Everything Feels So Overwhelming (And What You Can Do About It)

Most of us understand physical energy.

If you've spent the day moving house, you'll expect to feel physically tired.

Mental energy works in a similar way.

Your brain is constantly processing information. It pays attention to what's happening around you, filters out distractions, remembers important information, plans ahead, solves problems and helps you make decisions. Much of this happens automatically, without you even noticing.

Although your brain is incredibly powerful, it isn't limitless.

Psychologists often talk about cognitive load, which describes the amount of mental effort your brain is using at any given time.