Joy Alice’s Go-To Activities When She Feels Overwhelmed

Joy Alice
Aug 4
2 min read

Written by Joy Alice | #joyalice #overwhelmedmoments #mentalhealthsupport #creatorlife #selfcalm

😵‍💫 Ever have one of those days?

Where everything feels too loud, too fast, too much?

Yeah. Me too.

As a content creator, my days are packed with filming, editing, brand deals, messages, comments, deadlines – and sometimes, it all becomes too overwhelming.

So instead of pretending to be “fine,” I’ve learned to pause. And when I do, here are the things I turn to – my small comforts, my reset rituals.

🌿 1. Going for a walk – without my phone

No music. No messages. Just me, the sky, and the sound of my footsteps.

It’s grounding. It reminds me the world is bigger than my to-do list.

☕ 2. Making my favorite cozy drink

A hazelnut latte, a hot chocolate, or my favorite Vietnamese egg coffee. The act of preparing it slowly… calms me. It’s like telling myself: “You deserve this moment.”

🧼 3. Tidying up my desk

Sometimes, cleaning up my workspace is how I clean up my mind. Organizing lights, cameras, notebooks – it makes me feel like I’m regaining control of my space.

📖 4. Journaling (even if it’s messy)

I just write:

What am I feeling?
What’s stressing me out?
What do I wish I felt?

No filters. No grammar checks. Just me, being honest. And that honesty? It helps me understand myself better.

🎶 5. Playing my “comfort playlist”

I literally have a playlist called “Dear Joy, slow down.” It’s full of soft piano, rain sounds, gentle K-indie. Whenever I play it, I feel like I’m being hugged by the universe.

✨ And the biggest reminder?

You don’t have to be okay all the time. You’re allowed to pause. You’re allowed to feel. And when you’re ready, you’ll rise again – one breath at a time.