You wake up already behind schedule, your to-do list grows faster than it shrinks, and even downtime feels rushed. Sound familiar? Does it feel like your life is moving at double speed—with too much to do and not enough time to do it all? If so, you’re not alone. Many people feel overwhelmed by the constant demands of life. Responsibilities pile up, and it can seem like there’s no space to breathe.
Here are three key perspectives that can help you feel calm, even amid a hectic world.
1. Distinguish Between the Outer Event and Inner Experience
Many believe that what happens around us directly determines how we feel inside. But when we take a closer look at how perception works, we begin to realize this isn’t entirely accurate. Imagine the Dalai Lama living your life. Would he feel reactive or overwhelmed in your shoes? Most would agree—he wouldn’t. Why? Because he would perceive the same events through a different lens. Your inner experience isn’t dictated by the outer event. Your interpretation, your mindset, and your level of awareness shape it. Once you see that outer events don’t control your inner state, the next step is to examine the deeper lens through which you experience life—your identity.
2. Recognize Your Default Identity and Choose a New One
Your identity is the way you define yourself internally. This self-concept acts like a mirror, reflecting itself into your outer reality. If your life feels frustrating or chaotic, it may not be because it is overwhelming, but because you identify as someone who “always feels overwhelmed” or says, “My life is just hectic.” That identity filters your entire experience. Start by identifying your default identity, then begin to shape a new one consciously, perhaps as someone who is calm, grounded, and centered. Remember: your personality creates your reality, and your reality is simply what feels real to you.
3. Shift How You Relate to Time
For many, the feeling of busyness stems from how they perceive time. While most people know the importance of living in the present moment, few realize that the present isn’t just a fleeting dot on a clock. Our rational mind sees time linearly: hours, minutes, and seconds ticking by. But the present moment isn’t a narrow sliver of time—it’s a continuous, unfolding experience. It’s always now. As you learn to live from this deeper sense of presence, the pressure of “not enough time” naturally fades. You begin to experience life not as a rush but as a steady, unfolding flow.
Life may not slow down, but your experience can become more spacious and calm. You can’t always control what happens, but you can always shift your perspective. Which of these perspectives will you explore today?
Yuki helps people live the life they truly desire by guiding them to shift their thoughts, beliefs, and subconscious conditioning. Drawing on over two decades of deep spiritual exploration, he bridges the worlds of spirituality, personal development, holistic health, and mindfulness.
A former professional dancer turned transformational guide, Yuki supports others in embodying awakening through the practice of self-realization. He previously worked as a consultant for renowned thought leader Bob Proctor and is the author of Soul Purpose Insights. He also holds a master’s degree in Holistic Health Education, specializing in consciousness and somatic psychology. Visit Satori-mindset.com/