Vanessa G Fitcast15 Sep 2025

Ep. 241 How to Support Yourself When Life Feels Heavy

If live feels extremely heavy right now, you're not alone.

I once had a conversation with a mentor around this topic about what to do when life is just heavy.

Sometimes we’re weighed down because we aren’t managing our thoughts well. Sometimes it’s because we’re in environments that don’t serve us.

But other times, life is just heavy and no amount of mindset work or environment shifts seem to fix it right away. In those moments, the best thing we can do is support ourselves until the heaviness passes.

In this episode, I share practical and compassionate ways to care for yourself when you feel overwhelmed. We’ll talk about why stepping away from social media protects your mental space, and how serving others whether with a simple text or through volunteering can actually ease your own burdens.

You’ll hear about the power of healthy community and why it’s vital to resist the urge to isolate. I’ll also share ideas for lighthearted activities that bring a sense of play, and small but powerful actions you can take for your body, like cooking a nourishing meal or going on a walk.

We’ll close by exploring gratitude practices, future-focused dreaming, and the importance of remembering that emotional states are temporary. Life isn’t meant to feel easy all the time, but with the right tools, you can support yourself through the heavy seasons.

Time Stamps:

(2:02) Heavy Emotions This Week

(6:02) The Extreme Recent Examples

(9:11) Filling A Void Through Doom Scrolling

(10:32) Doing Something For Someone Else

(11:02) Get Around Community

(16:07) Finding Playful Activities

(23:42) Daydreaming About The Future
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