#005 Why do we continue to apply the same flawed strategies that clearly do not improve our chances of getting us what we want? We have so much to deal with in our lives. The stress of work, commitments and obligations, and relationships is only part of the daily pressure affecting our ability to navigate challenging situations. Add to that, past pain and emotional scarring. No wonder so many of us walk around at consistently high levels of overwhelm. In this overwhelming state, it is extremely difficult to change and heal. The solution to this problem may surprise you.
Your invitation to mastery
Incorporating a new health behavior into your life can be stressful. Having an increased awareness around the signals that your body is sending you can be helpful. Try following these steps to move into the relational side of your brain and to create new solutions to stubborn obstacles standing between you and your goals.
- Naming feelings and body sensations
- If feelings of loneliness, fear, or uncertainty come up, strive to locate and name the sensations and signals your body is sending.
- Name thoughts without identifying with them
- When self-limiting thoughts come up such as “I can’t do this” or “this is too hard”, name these feelings (such as “fear”) without allowing the thoughts to settle into the body and cause anxiety or stress.
- Journal writing
- Reflect on your experiences throughout the day by writing about how naming your thoughts and feelings affect your stress levels and sense of your connection to self.
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