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How to Optimize Your Website

Posted: 13 Mar 2020 01:00 AM PDT

This wikiHow teaches you how to optimize your website for search engines, accessibility, and performance. Having a website which ranks highly in search engine results, is easy to use, and loads quickly will increase your traffic, prevent user frustration, and add to the overall quality of your site.

[Edit]Steps

[Edit]Optimizing Your Website for Search Engines

  1. Analyze and study your website. Your first and most important step for SEO is to analyze your website to determine what changes, if necessary, should be made. This process includes assessing the site navigation, context, and overall cosmetics of the website. Once you've determined common issues (e.g., lack of site traffic on a specific page), you can proceed.
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    • It is a good practice to develop a task sheet to better proceed with the optimization of the website.
    • Remember that search engines look at domain names, title tags, and header tags to assist them in ranking the website according to relevance. Thus, it is important to maintain consistency in text with the subject of your site.
  2. Review your competition's website(s). By knowing your competition in the industry, you will gain a better understanding of what exactly needs to be accomplished. It is helpful to find the top 5 to 10 competitors in your industry and find out what methods they are employing, including their chosen keywords and site structure.
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    • While you don't want to copy competitor websites outright, knowing their strategies will help you identify weak points in your own.
  3. Research keywords. Identify keywords related to your site's content. These can be popular search terms that lead people to your site, words related to your overall topic, and the topic of a specific page or blog post. If you're not sure which keywords are popular search terms, there are services online that can help you evaluate keywords, many of them with free trials.
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  4. Place keywords strategically throughout your content. Having keyword-rich content is the key to performing well with search engines. Some search engine bots may penalize you for keyword spamming, however, so learn where to focus your efforts:
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    • Use the keywords liberally on your home page.
    • Include keywords in header tags, title tags, and meta tags.
    • Include keywords in the anchor text used to describe links.
    • Use keywords in the URL of new pages.
  5. Include meta and title tags. HTML's meta tag does not alter the content visible on the website; meta tags exist only for search engines and other bots. Some ways in which you might use meta tags to boost your website's search ratings include the following:
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    • Place a meta title tag at the top of each page to identify the document's overall content to search engines.
    • Write an accurate meta description tag, since it is often used by search engines to describe a site in search results.
    • Add a meta keyword tag as well to reveal the most important keywords for each page to search engine bots.
    • Keep in mind that Google's search bots do not look at meta keywords, but other search engines often do.
  6. Develop some base traffic reports. These reports are used to determine the current traffic to your website to see what kind of activity is taking place, where your traffic is coming from, and what pages are the most popular on your website as well as how they currently rank. If you are not already monitoring your web traffic, you will want to do this for at least a month to get a feel for your current volume.
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    • Statcounter is good for monitoring.
    • This step is crucial in the SEO process because the reports will also be used to gauge activity prior to your optimized performance.
  7. Keep providing new content. New content is a critical factor in keeping site visitors interested and coming back for more. This in turn will lead to higher search engine rankings. When writing new content, keep in mind that each page should have at least 350 words.
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    • Update your content at least once per week for optimal results.
  8. Get other websites to link to you. Building good incoming or back links can also increase your search engine ranking and website traffic. List your website in relevant directories and forums, and ask websites on similar topics to link to content on your website.
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    • Most major search engines rank web pages based partially on the number and the quality of links that point to the site.
    • Finding a journalist or website owner who will cover your website and link to it will create an organic piece of content which may boost your search results listing.
  9. Create a site map. Site maps are XML files that list every URL in your website. Your web host may provide this file, or you may have to make it yourself: find an example site map file and replace the example URLs with URLs of pages on your website. Once every page is listed, upload the site map file to the root folder of your web server.
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    • Search online for "submit a sitemap" to find sites where you can submit your link.
    • Having a site map will also help you keep track of your current links, allowing you to update or remove non-working links as part of your optimization efforts.
    • Remember to update your site map as you replace or update links. Nothing turns people off to your site more than hosting broken links.
  10. Avoid using frames whenever possible. Frames, which are being used less and less, enable you to split a page into pieces and section off static content to decrease download times. However, using frames can prevent search engine bots from accessing your entire website.
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    • Providing a site map may fix this problem.
  11. Validate your HTML code. While search engines don't care whether your HTML code is error-free, they rely on the basic correctness of the code to find out which portions of your web page to index. If your HTML code contains errors, it is possible that only portions of your web page are included in the search engine's database.
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    • You can use W3C or another site to validate your HTML by checking it for errors.
  12. Tweak your website as needed. You'll need to re-optimize and re-assess your website at least once every three months, though performing optimization assessments once per month won't hurt your website.
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    • Generating a new report each month will give you an idea of which keywords are most successful (and which ones are falling flat), allowing you to increase usage of the proper ones and remove the inefficient ones.
    • Keywords change alongside their respective trends, so monitor and update your keywords as your website's audience changes. Or you can Chose a keyword which have more density.
  13. Use CTAs in your content. A CTA (Call to Action) consists of a short paragraph (e.g., three or fewer short sentences) which encourages a reader to take action by clicking a link, calling a number, or enrolling in your services. In most cases, you'll want to provide a link for the reader to select.[1]
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    • When effective, CTAs improve the amount of time for which readers stay on your site.
    • Providing internal links in your CTA will keep the reader engaged with your content. Avoid linking to external (e.g., other website) resources in your CTAs.

[Edit]Optimizing Your Website's Accessibility

  1. Use a readable URL. By default, most websites list different pages as "url/number" (e.g., "www.yoursite.com/12345"), making specific pages difficult to remember for human readers. Enabling a "permalinks" option for your website's pages will allow you to create a memorable name for each page (e.g., "www.yoursite.com/how-to-eat-salad").[2]
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    • Using recognizable words instead of strings of numbers will be especially helpful when encouraging others to view a specific page on your site by sending them a link, as they'll be able to see at a glance what the page is about.
    • Most website hosting services have an option to use title-based links rather than procedurally generated (numerical) links in the Settings section.
  2. Create a 404 page. The infamous 404 page is encountered when a person misspells or incorrectly types a section of your website's URL into the address bar (e.g., "www.yoursite.com/handburgers" instead of "www.yoursite.com/hamburgers"). By default, the 404 page results in an error, but you can create your own 404 page to address common issues.
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    • A great 404 page should include a link to the main site, a table of contents for popular links, and a concise but light-hearted message informing the user that they've entered a broken link.
    • As with most accessibility features, you can usually create a 404 page from within your website hosting service's Settings page.
  3. Make sure you have a site navigation section. This section can take many forms, but it usually appears as a hamburger menu () in one of the upper corners of the site page. Users can click the menu icon to view a list of common pages (e.g., Help, Downloads, etc.).
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    • If possible, implementing an in-site "Search" function will also help users search your site for more specific content or features.
    • Even if your "navigation" section is just a row of title tabs across the top of the website's home page, having the option to jump between pages is valuable.
  4. Keep your content concise. It can be difficult not to get wrapped up in the process of implementing keywords to the point that your content ends up being lengthy, but shorter sentences are preferred by the bulk of readers.[3]
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    • This doesn't mean that your overall content needs to be short; your content should be at least 350 words, and in some cases may perform better in the 800 to 2000 word range.
  5. Ensure that mobile phone optimization is enabled. Virtually every website hosting service offers a mobile view preview when designing your site; make sure that you use this feature to ensure that mobile users aren't seeing a confusing, cluttered, or inefficient layout. Since most of your site traffic most likely comes from mobile users, this is a crucial step.
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    • Try visiting your site from a mobile browser and looking for issues or irritating features. This will help you determine which parts of the design require your attention.

[Edit]Optimizing Your Website's Performance

  1. Reduce your use of intensive applications. Website that use lots of Flash or Java can take much longer to load. Try not to rely on these for your basic web page, and don't make Flash videos play automatically.
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    • This is an issue with sites which automatically play embedded (e.g., YouTube) videos as well.
  2. Optimize your images. Large, high-quality images can slow down your website considerably, and may burn through your server hosting space as well. Many photo editors and website hosts alike offer an option to optimize your photos for web publishing, so take advantage of this option.[4]
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    • Most website hosting services also offer an option to load images as viewers scroll down rather than loading a whole page's worth of images at once.
    • While images are important when attempting to make your site more attractive, they can considerably slow down traffic from slower browsers and platforms. Don't overuse images.
  3. Minify CSS and Javascript code. Minification removes all unnecessary characters from code, typically white space, new lines, and comments, which will both help your site load faster and boost your website's search engine optimization.
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    • Closure Compiler by Google can minify Javascript for free, while other free minimizers can be applied to different types of code (e.g., HTML).
    • You will still be able to edit your code with the human-readable organization. The code is minified only when it is uploaded to the server.
  4. Use the latest version of PHP. Make sure you are using the latest version of PHP so you can benefit from the latest improvements. While the PHP developers try to keep the language backwards-compatible, you will probably need to spend some time updating your code in accordance with the latest changes.
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    • If you're using a website hosting service such as WordPress or Weebly, you shouldn't have to worry about manually updating your website's PHP.
  5. Make sure your website caches files locally. Enabling this option for your webpages' files, photos, and other content will ensure that users who allow cached content won't have to retrieve the content every single time they revisit your site.
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    • Any users who clear their browser's cache and cookies before revisiting your site won't benefit from this, but the bulk of people who come across your site will be positively impacted.

[Edit]Tips

  • A great way to build natural and permanent links to your website is through submitting articles to other websites, each of which contains one or more live links pointing to your business' site. By writing good articles on other sites, you are increasing your chances of being found in the search engines for the keywords that are relevant to your business.

[Edit]Warnings

  • Do not over-stuff your pages with keywords. "Keyword spamming" can be punished with a low ranking by many search engines.

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[Edit]References

[Edit]Quick Summary

How to Become a Medical Physicist

Posted: 12 Mar 2020 05:00 PM PDT

A medical physicist is a technician who works with medical imaging technology to map out parts of the human body. Medical physicists aren't medical doctors, but work closely with doctors in diagnosing and treating patients. A medical physicist's salary is usually much higher than physicists working in universities or research institutions, making this an attractive career choice for many people interested in natural science.[1] To start this career path, pursue a college degree in physics and a master's degree in medical physics. If you want to work in a university, continue on to a PhD. Then complete a 2-year residency to gain practical knowledge in the field. Complete 3 tests from the American Board of Radiology to get board-certified and practice as a licensed medical physicist.

[Edit]Steps

[Edit]Completing the Educational Requirements

  1. Major in physics for your undergraduate work. The first step in becoming a medical physicist is establishing a firm background in physics. There are no undergraduate degrees in medical physics, so most students complete a BS in physics with some life science or medical electives to prepare them for graduate work. Earn your physics degree for an important step towards becoming a medical physicist.[2]
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    • Take courses that involve laboratory and research work as well. You'll be a stronger candidate for graduate programs if you have hands-on experience like this outside the classroom.
    • If you didn't major in physics, a bachelor's degree in engineering or a similar natural science could also qualify you for graduate study in medical physics.
    • Even though there are no undergraduate degrees in medical physics, some schools give recommended tracks to design a course program for students who want to pursue graduate work in medical physics. See if your school offers this service, or find a sample course track online.[3]
    • If you're at all unsure on what courses will prepare you for graduate work in medical physics, speak with an adviser at your college.
  2. Apply to CAMPEP-accredited Master's degree programs in medical physics. The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs (CAMPEP) is responsible for certifying medical physics graduate programs. Explore certified MS programs and find out the admissions requirements for each. Usually, programs require your transcripts, a personal statement, and letters of recommendation. Some may also require an interview. Keep track of each program's requirements and due dates so you submit all your applications correctly.[4]
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    • Highlight any lab or non-classroom experience you have in your personal statement. Medical physics is a hands-on field, so graduate programs will like to see candidates with hands-on experience.
    • Keep your grades up during college to increase your chances of getting into graduate school. Many graduate programs require at least a 3.0 GPA for entry.
    • For a current list of graduate programs offering medical physics degrees, visit http://www.campep.org/campeplstgrad.asp.
  3. Complete your MS degree in medical physics. Master's programs in medical physics require 2 years of full-time study. Starting in the fall, these programs provide a rigorous schedule of classwork and practical lab or internship duties. At the end of the program, you may have to write a master's thesis or take a comprehensive exam. Work through the program to obtain your MS degree in medical physics.[5]
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    • Always work with your program adviser to design your program so you know the correct courses to take for your degree.
    • Some universities require an internship during the program as well. This provides hands-on training in the field and will help you build experience to find a job.
    • Programs require either a master's thesis or a comprehensive exam to complete your master's degree. Some give you a choice, and some require one or the other. Follow your program's requirements to complete the degree.
  4. Pursue a PhD if you want to enter university work. For most jobs in the medical physics field, an MS degree is all you need for entry. But if you want to work at a university, either as a teacher or a researcher, you'll probably need a PhD. Find CAMPEP-accredited PhD programs, just like you did for your MS, and apply for entry. PhD programs usually require 30 more credits of coursework, a comprehensive examination, and a detailed research project that results in your written dissertation. This could all be 3-5 years or more of work. When you finish, you'll be qualified to hold university positions in medical physics.[6]
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    • Make sure your career goals require a PhD before making the commitment. You may be able to work with only an MS, meaning you won't need several more years of schooling.
    • A PhD may also open new career opportunities in industry work as well. The degree isn't required for entry-level work, but it may qualify you for promotions and pay raises later on. If you feel like your career reached a plateau, a doctorate may open new doors.

[Edit]Getting Board Certification

  1. Take part 1 of the American Board of Radiology (ABR) certification test. After you complete your MS degree, you're qualified to take part one of the ABR's certification test. This is a knowledge test based on the material in your MS coursework. The ABR accepts applications for the exam in the fall, and tests are administered at a Pearson testing center. Study and pass this test to move on in the certification process.[7]
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  2. Complete a residency to qualify for full board certification. After completing your MS degree, you're qualified for residency programs. These 2-year programs give you practical experience working in a clinical setting. This training prepares you to practice as a medical physicist independently. It also qualifies you to take the next 2 parts of the ABR certification test to become fully certified.[8]
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    • The CAMPEP also accredits residency programs. For CAMPEP-approved residencies, visit https://www.campep.org/campeplstres.asp.
    • Different programs may have different application requirements and timelines. Investigate all the programs you're interested in and keep track of their different requirements.
    • Residencies are competitive, and most programs only let in 1 or 2 residents per year. Apply to multiple programs to increase your chances of being matched.
  3. Pass part 2 of the ABR certification test. After completing your residency, you're qualified to take the second part of the ABR test. This is a practical test based on the knowledge you'll gain in your residency. Questions cover working diagnostic machinery and applying therapeutic treatments. Apply for the exam when you're finished with your residency and visit a nearby Pearson testing center to take it. If you pass, you'll be able to take part 3 for full certification.[9]
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  4. Get board-certified by passing the oral ABR test. Part 3 of the ABR test is an oral exam. Testers will ask you to apply the knowledge you've gained through your education to real-world problems. They are testing your practical problem-solving ability and communication skills. Apply for the exam on the ABR website. You'll receive an invitation to take the exam 5 months before the exam date. Spend that time studying so you're prepared. When you pass your oral exam, you'll receive full board certification to practice as a medical physicist.[10]
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  5. Find medical physicist jobs by searching online job boards. Once you're board certified, you can work independently as a medical physicist. Jobs are posted on internet job boards for specialized medical physics websites, as well as normal job sites like Monster. Find postings and submit your application materials to get a job in medical physics.[11]
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    • Professional organizations like the American Institute of Physics and the American Association of Physicists in Medicine usually post jobs on their websites. Start on these sites for postings tailored to your expertise.
    • You can also search job postings at particular hospitals or universities. Some may not appear on other websites.
    • Remember to call some of your old professors, bosses, or contacts that you met throughout your education. They may know about job openings that aren't posted yet.

[Edit]References

How to Deal with Feeling Overwhelmed

Posted: 12 Mar 2020 09:00 AM PDT

Being overwhelmed can leave you feeling exhausted, defeated, and stressed to the max. Fortunately, you might be able to lift your emotional load so you can feel better. When you're feeling overwhelmed, calm yourself down by removing stimuli and activating your body's relaxation response. Then, use thought exercises to help you regain your sense of control and change your work habits so you don't feel overloaded.

[Edit]Steps

[Edit]Calming Yourself Down

  1. Sit in a quiet space that's free of distractions to calm down your senses. If you're already overwhelmed, any stimulus can make it worse, including things like TV shows, music, and noises from your environment. To help yourself feel calmer, go somewhere you can turn off all distractions and sit in a quiet space. Stay there for at least 5 minutes or until you feel calmer.[1]
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    • If you can, go outside and sit on a bench by yourself.
    • If you're at work, close the door to your office or go to the restroom to be alone.
    • If you're at home, lie down on your bed for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Meditate for 10-15 minutes to clear your mind. Meditating can instantly calm you down because it clears your mind and helps you improve your breathing. For a simple meditation, sit in a comfortable position, close your eyes, and focus on your breath. When your mind wanders, gently bring it back to your breath. Sit in meditation for at least 10 minutes to help you feel calmer.[2]
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    • If you're having trouble focusing on your breath, try counting each breath so your mind doesn't wander.
    • If you prefer a guided meditation, look for 1 online or download a free meditation app, like Insight Timer, Headspace, or Calm.
  3. Use breathing exercises to activate your body's relaxation response. When you feel stressed and overwhelmed, your chest might feel tight and your breathing may naturally get faster. Slowing your breaths to a natural rhythm helps you naturally feel calmer, so do breathing exercises to help you relax. Here are some breathing exercises you can try:[3]
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    • Do "om" breathing: Breathe in slowly through your nose, then say "om" or hum as you exhale through your mouth.
    • Do abdominal breathing: Lie down and place 1 hand on your chest and the other on your stomach. Slowly inhale through your nose to draw air into your abdomen, causing your stomach to rise. Then, slowly exhale through puckered lips. Repeat for 5 minutes.
    • Perform rhythmic breathing: Breathe in to a count of 5, then hold your breath for a 5 count. Finally, slowly exhale to a count of 5. Repeat for 5 breaths.[4]
  4. Go for a walk outdoors to calm your body and mind. Being in nature helps you instantly feel more calm, and being physically active releases mood-boosting hormones that can counter your stress response. When you're feeling overwhelmed, go outside for a quick break. Walk for at least 5 minutes.[5]
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    • If you can, walk for 30 minutes to get the full benefits of physical activity. However, it's better to go for a short 5-minute walk during a break than to not go at all.
  5. Clean up your work space to help you feel calmer. Clutter and disorganization can add to your feelings of being overwhelmed. Remove items that you don't need at the moment and place them out of sight, such as in a cabinet. Then, straighten and organize the materials you need out on your work space. This will help you feel less stressed by your environment.[6]
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  6. Write in a journal to help you process your thoughts. Journaling for a few minutes may help you release your stress or process the thoughts that are overwhelming you. Write about how you're feeling right now and what you might be able to change to help you feel better. As you write, try to identify actions you can take to help you feel less overwhelmed.[7]
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    • Writing down your thoughts helps you work through your emotions, relieve your stress, and prioritize your concerns.[8]
    • You might write, "It seems like everyone wants too much from me, and I don't think I can say 'no.' I have so much to do that I don't even know where to start. I need help to get all this done. Plus, I think I need a break so I can get my thoughts together."

[Edit]Regaining Your Sense of Control

  1. Replace negative thoughts with positive self-talk. Your inner critic can add to your feelings of being overwhelmed by pointing out all of your perceived faults. Fortunately, it's possible to quiet this negative voice and replace it with empowering thoughts. When you catch yourself having a negative thought, challenge that thought with facts. Then, replace the negative thought with something neutral or positive.[9]
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    • As an example, let's say you catch yourself thinking, "I'll never get all this done." Challenge this thought by reminding yourself of times you've completed difficult tasks in the past or by reminding yourself that it's okay to focus on the priority tasks if there's too much on your plate. You might replace that thought with something like, "I will finish if I persevere," or "I'm going to do my best and trust that it's enough."
    • Similarly, you might catch yourself thinking, "I'm letting everyone down." To counter this thought, list all the ways you've helped your family or friends, as well as what they've done for you. Then, tell yourself something like, "My family and friends know I care about them," and "Most of this pressure is coming from myself, not my family. I need to treat myself with the love I give them."
  2. List 5 things you're thankful for to help redirect your thinking. When you're feeling overwhelmed, you might feel like everything is an obstacle. However, you likely have a lot of blessings in your life. Counter your negative emotions by practicing gratitude. Write down or say aloud 5 things that you're grateful for to remind yourself of positive things in your life.[10]
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    • You might say, "I'm grateful for my best friend, my cat, my comfy bed, my delicious lunch, and time to pursue my hobbies."
  3. Complete an easy task to give you an instant mood boost. Pick a small task or something you enjoy to check off your to-do list. Don't worry about whether or not it's a priority task. Just focus on accomplishing something so you feel empowered to tackle the tasks that are making you feel overwhelmed.[11]
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    • Having a sense of accomplishment can help you shake the feeling of being overwhelmed.
    • For instance, make an important phone call, send an email, file some paperwork, wash a load of laundry, or make your bed.
  4. Practice mindfulness to stay grounded in the present moment. Being in the present helps you avoid being overwhelmed by worries about the future or concerns about the past. To be more mindful, engage your 5 senses of sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste. This can help you focus on what's happening now rather than what's causing you worry. Here are some ways to engage your senses:[12]
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    • Sight: Describe your environment or pick out all of the blue items.
    • Sound: Pick out the sounds you hear in your environment or turn on instrumental music.
    • Smell: Focus on the scents around you or sniff an essential oil.
    • Touch: Notice how your body feels sitting or walking or feel the texture of an item in your environment.
    • Taste: Stick your tongue out to taste the air, eat a candy, or sip on tea.
  5. Let go of the idea of perfection because it's an impossible goal. The need for perfection is a common cause of feeling overwhelmed. It's not possible to be perfect, so stop holding yourself to such a high standard. When setting expectations for yourself, act like you're addressing a friend.[13]
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    • Try focusing on what you've accomplished, not on what you didn't. With a work project, you might list things like, "reached a project milestone" and "outlined a course of action." If you're overwhelmed in your relationship, you might remind yourself that you've "worked on your communication" and "scheduled a date night." If you feel overwhelmed as a parent, you might remind yourself, "my kids are happy and well-cared for" and "I always tell my kids how much I love them."
    • Talk to other people in your position to help you recognize reasonable expectations.
  6. Work with a therapist if you constantly feel overwhelmed. While everyone feels overwhelmed at times, you shouldn't feel that way all the time. If you do, talk to a therapist about how you feel and what you can do to change it. They'll teach you new ways of thinking and behaving that can help you feel less overwhelmed.[14]
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    • Ask your doctor for a referral to a therapist or look for 1 online.
    • Your therapy appointments may be covered by insurance, so check your benefits.

[Edit]Changing Your Habits

  1. Make a list of the concerns that are overwhelming you. Write down everything that is on your mind, such as tasks you need to do, worries that you have, or upcoming deadlines. Put a star next to the things that are bothering you the most. Getting these thoughts out on paper may help you feel better. Additionally, it helps you identify what you need to prioritize.[15]
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    • It's okay to make multiple lists if that helps you sort out your thoughts. For instance, you might decide to make a "to-do list" and a "worries" list.
  2. Prioritize what's most important so you can narrow your to-do list. You may be overwhelmed because you're trying to do too much. To help you decide what's essential and what's not, rank everything on your to-do list. Then, identify the items that must get done. If you have any extra time, add a few of your "nice to get done" tasks to the list.[16]
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    • Put the full list in a place where it's out of sight. This will help you relax because you've gotten it all out on paper but aren't looking at it constantly.
  3. Set time limits for big tasks and projects. It's easy for your schedule to get dominated by time-consuming activities, which can be super stressful for you. Protect your time by blocking off hours to work on these tasks. This leaves you time to complete the other tasks on your to-do list.[17]
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    • For example, let's say you're working on a big project at work. You might block off most of your workday for that project, but don't think about it when you're at home.
    • Similarly, you might be planning a wedding. Set aside 1-2 hour blocks of time to work on the details, but don't worry about it when you're at work or spending time with friends and family.
  4. Focus on 1 task at a time instead of multitasking. You might feel like multitasking helps you accomplish more, but it actually slows you down. Not only does it make it harder for you to get things done, multi-tasking also increases your stress. Stop trying to do multiple things at once. Just focus on 1 task at a time.[18]
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    • Similarly, don't jump from task to task. Complete 1 task before you start another one.
  5. Say "no" when something isn't a priority to you or you lack time. It's likely that people are going to ask you for your time. It's okay to say "yes" to things that are important to you. However, start saying "no" when you don't really want to do something or you just don't have time for it. This will help you avoid overscheduling yourself.[19]
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    • For instance, say "no" to volunteer duties you don't have time for or to an invitation to attend a party if you know you need some down time.
  6. Ask for help when you need it. Everyone needs help sometimes, so don't be afraid to reach out to others when you're overwhelmed. Similarly, delegate tasks when you're able to do so. This allows you to take things off your plate so you're less overwhelmed.[20]
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    • For instance, you might delegate tasks at work or ask your coworkers for assistance. Similarly, split up the housework if you live with someone or pay someone to help you get the chores done.

[Edit]Tips

  • Make sure you're taking good care of yourself. Feeling overwhelmed might be a sign that you're physically or emotionally tired.

[Edit]Warnings

  • While it's normal to occasionally feel overwhelmed, feeling constantly overwhelmed might be a sign that you have an underlying mental health condition, like anxiety. Talk to a counselor or therapist to make sure you get help if you need it.

[Edit]References

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