How to Memorize

overwhelmed with emotion

Analysis

To pace yourself means to do something in a way that requires a sustained effort over a period of time so as to avoid becoming tired or running out of resources or energy. When you pace yourself, you do a small or measured amount of something in order to keep going for a longer amount of time and to avoid something negative like fatigue, burnout or stress. 

Social Examples (Basic)

1. When Colin died I was overwhelmed with grief. He was like a little brother to me.
2. It did not take long for the huge tidal waves to overwhelm the sea defences and cause widespread flooding.

Professional Examples (Basic)

1. The restaurant was fully booked on my first day working there, so I found it all a little overwhelming.
2. All of this new information might be a little overwhelming, so we have broken it down into a series of training videos that you can watch at your own pace.

Further Suggestions