Too Much

Lately I've been having this unpleasant feeling a lot like the world just has too much in it for me to handle. I assume this is what feeling overwhelmed is. Though there is no way I do enough in my dull little life that I should feel overwhelmed. So what can I do to get rid of this? I already live pretty simply, I think. I mean, I own a lot of junk, but it fits into no more than 2 rooms. I don't own a home. I don't even rent an apartment. I do own a car, but it's a very simple, compact car. So what's the problem? I'm mentally fatigued by the world instead of excited by possibilities or brimming with creative ideas. What's wrong with me?

Oh, and not that this is related, but my story that I submitted to the Kenyon Review contest way back when was not among the finalists...they received 750 submissions, so I guess I can't be too sad. I know I need to just keep at writing, too. It's hard to win contests when you only write one thing per year. :-/

Anyway, whew...I feel tense. :-( I need to create something new for myself.