A common problem that I see happening today and most people are not even aware of is what I called sensory overload. I realised this happening with me a few years ago and then again recently more often. It can result in deep tiredness, high levels of irritability and inability to think clearly. It is a over-stimulation of senses to such an extent the brain just doesn't seem to process effectively.
Sensory overload from my definition is when your 5 physical senses are overloaded to an extent that creates adverse affects of stress, irritability and inability to think and function clearly and effectively.
Do you get that 'it gets on my nerves' feeling? Well, sensory overload is something like that multiplied by 2 or 3 times.
There are some simple solutions to this issue.
1) The power of silence: Many times to get rid of sensory overload, I go in for a timeout. I take some time (about 10 minutes) get alone, turn off computers, phones, dim lighting forms and just sit quietly and wait. I will enjoy the silence. I might even after a while incorporate deep breathing.However, the first thing I resort to is just sit quiet and not move.
2) Power naps/ Sleep: Many times a lack of rest or sleep is a huge factor in sensory overload. So what I choose to do is refocus back on power naps and quality of sleep. I have already addressed the topic of sleep in an earlier post here.
3) Mini Vacations- It is important to take mini-vacations. A change of scene and place. Now this might be on a weekly basis or fortnightly and might just involve taking a drive out of your usual setting and just out to the farm, outskirts of the city. It might also help to take a rip to another place close by every 3-4 months.
4) Disconnect: It is important to have times to disconnect with things. I realised this earlier on and wrote a post about it here.
These are the 4 common things I rely on especially points one and two being the main ones for me.
How do you deal with sensory overload? Share your thoughts and ideas if you have any ideas or views. Please share this article with people who you feel need help.
Sensory overload from my definition is when your 5 physical senses are overloaded to an extent that creates adverse affects of stress, irritability and inability to think and function clearly and effectively.
Do you get that 'it gets on my nerves' feeling? Well, sensory overload is something like that multiplied by 2 or 3 times.
There are some simple solutions to this issue.
1) The power of silence: Many times to get rid of sensory overload, I go in for a timeout. I take some time (about 10 minutes) get alone, turn off computers, phones, dim lighting forms and just sit quietly and wait. I will enjoy the silence. I might even after a while incorporate deep breathing.However, the first thing I resort to is just sit quiet and not move.
2) Power naps/ Sleep: Many times a lack of rest or sleep is a huge factor in sensory overload. So what I choose to do is refocus back on power naps and quality of sleep. I have already addressed the topic of sleep in an earlier post here.
3) Mini Vacations- It is important to take mini-vacations. A change of scene and place. Now this might be on a weekly basis or fortnightly and might just involve taking a drive out of your usual setting and just out to the farm, outskirts of the city. It might also help to take a rip to another place close by every 3-4 months.
4) Disconnect: It is important to have times to disconnect with things. I realised this earlier on and wrote a post about it here.
These are the 4 common things I rely on especially points one and two being the main ones for me.
How do you deal with sensory overload? Share your thoughts and ideas if you have any ideas or views. Please share this article with people who you feel need help.
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