A Pause for the Exhausterwhelmulated
A guided pause for when life feels like too much
If you’re feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and overstimulated all at the same time — you’re not broken.
This short companion worksheet was created to give you space to breathe, reflect, and gently reset. No pressure. No fixing. Just a pause.
What this worksheet will help you do
Name what you’ve been carrying
Calm your nervous system in the moment
Create space instead of pushing for clarity
Leave grounded, not overwhelmed
This is not homework. It’s a moment of care.
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Why this matters
So many of us keep going because we think we have to. We override our bodies, our emotions, and our need for rest — until everything feels heavy.
This worksheet was created as a companion to today’s presentation to help you pause, listen inward, and respond with compassion instead of pressure.
What’s inside
Gentle reflection prompts
A simple grounding exercise you can return to anytime
Space to write and process at your own pace
A faith-centered anchor for rest and reassurance
About the creator
Hope Shotwell is the Founder of Casting Hope Therapy Group.
Her work is rooted in helping the anxious, overwhelmed, and weary find space to breathe again — through therapy-informed, faith-grounded, human-first care.
Ready to take the pause?
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