Leelene, it's perfectly fine to be straight with people: "Thank you so much for caring enough about me to want to help me. I will consider what you've said. Actually, I'm a little overwhelmed by all the advice I've been getting from many people lately, and I'm giving myself a little break from accepting more input while I process all that I've got to think about! Thank you for your advice and your understanding."
You might want to remember, too, that when people give you unsolicited advice, the advice they give is actually more on target for themselves, rather than the person they're advising. They have the best intentions to help you, and they're also mirroring.
don't worry; you're not alone.
Lots of love,
Angela
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