The answer to 'why is my outlet circuit overload' is that the circuit is drawing more electrical current than it is designed to handle. This can be caused by too many high-wattage devices plugged into the same circuit, a short circuit, or a faulty electrical component. Symptoms include the circuit breaker tripping, lights flickering, or outlets not working.
To resolve an overloaded circuit, first unplug any high-wattage appliances or devices from the affected outlets. Then, check the circuit breaker and reset it if necessary. If the problem persists, you may need to redistribute the electrical load by moving some devices to different circuits or having an electrician install additional outlets or circuits. Attempting to bypass or tamper with the circuit breaker is extremely dangerous and should never be done - always call a licensed electrician if the overload issue cannot be easily resolved.