High Mental Load — Pause & Prioritize

You may be carrying more mental stress than you realize. Pressure, comparison, or burnout may be affecting your well-being—and that deserves attention, not toughness.

What This Means

  • Stress feels heavy or constant

  • Performance may strongly affect self-worth

  • You may be mentally exhausted or disconnected

Skills & Habit Changes to Start Now

  1. Daily Grounding Practice (3–5 minutes)
    Try box breathing (inhale 4, hold 4, exhale 4, hold 4) or a body scan to calm your nervous system.

  2. Lower the Pressure on Yourself
    Shift self-talk from outcome-based (“I have to be perfect”) to process-based (“I control my effort and focus”).

  3. Reach Out for Support
    Talk to a teammate, coach, counselor, or trusted person. Asking for help is a performance skill—not a weakness.

If your stress feels overwhelming or constant, professional support can be an important step. You deserve support just as much as you deserve success.