Is it normal to feel sorry for yourself when you’re busy?

Self-pity is a natural human emotion, but it doesn’t always do a lot to get us where we want to be.

Q. How normal is it to feel sorry for yourself because you are overwhelmed and too busy? (via Quora)

A. Feeling sorry for one’s self is a pretty human emotion. When we get overwhelmed or more busy than we’re used to, we can find that we feel an increase in negative feelings. Anxiety increases, which can increase fear, self-doubt, and even emotions like a…