Is it just me or are you feeling like we’re in a moment of rapid change?
I look around and everything appears to be in motion. People moving homes, getting different jobs, tackling new health problems…
Even though my life feels relatively stable, I’m traveling more and am busier than ever!
And while that all feels exciting, especially after the cloistering we’ve done these past few years, I find that my heart rate can get elevated from managing both the amount of change as well as the rate with which it is happening!
If you can relate, here are a few tips that might help you feel more secure during this time:
1. Prioritize
Sometimes the sheer quantity of tasks or opportunities you have can feel overwhelming.
What if you ordered them?
I used to work with a coach who suggested that you not only label your To Do items 1-10 based on the urgency, but to then go a step further and add letters. So, your list becomes: 1A, 1B, 1C…
Whenever I do her method, I’m always amazed at the amount I get accomplished and how much calmer I feel going systematically from one item to the next.
2. Be the Eye
Okay, so life is swirling around you. How can you stay in the center rather than be flung about on the edges?
The easiest way is to close your eyes and breathe. From there, imagine yourself in the resting place. Some people refer to it as the cave of the heart, others a field. I often think about it as love’s refuge.
It’s the place of peace within that is always available to you.
When you consciously take a moment to re-center, it gives you the opportunity to feel more grounded, present, and less frenetic.
Now, even though the pace of change may not have altered, it isn’t having the same effect on you.
3. Remember the Truth
Despite what’s happening “out there,” you are always safe.
Come back to this truth.
One of the simplest ways to remember this is with an affirming statement.
It can be as forthright as, “I am safe right now.”
Or, “despite the change I am experiencing, I am safe.”
Perhaps you might be inspired to say, “I embrace change easily and effectively.”
If none of those resonate with you, think of the words that feel reassuring to your nervous system.
4. Tap It Out
Lastly there’s Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT).
This is a technique in which you physically tap parts of your body. It has an incredibly calming effect. I teach one simple technique in this video.
Whatever change you are experiencing, remember that it IS for your highest and best good.
So, why not release your anxiety and embrace this newness?
Use these tools to help.
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