Ever pause to notice what’s going on in your body when you’re stressed? We're usually so caught up in the circumstances of the moment we don’t stop to check in with ourselves and understand what might really be going on.
When you’re in survival mode it’s hard to think your way out of stress. Next time you experience stress, try tuning into your breath, thoughts and attention. Just observing and getting curious with yourself will relieve some stress.
How often do you worry about something only to realize later that it wasn’t worth your time and energy? Take a few minutes to ponder this.
When I ask people this question, most people say the worry was rarely worth their time. With hindsight, we often recognize that worrying about these situations didn’t add any value and in many cases just made our responses to the situation less productive.
One trick I like to use when I feel worry creeping in is to ask myself the following questions:
Read MoreThe same goes for the “mountains” of life. I want to have the capacity to respond to life’s great challenges with a positive mindset rather than a negative one. I don’t want to huff and puff and be miserable along the way. I want to have the mental fitness to handle whatever I choose to take on with confidence and courage.
Read MoreDo you have a lot of stress and overwhelm in your life? Maybe endless to-do lists, difficult colleagues and family that drives you up the wall? Do you crave more calm, ease and fulfillment in your work and personal life?
I hear you and you aren’t alone. I’ve been there and have successfully transformed my life to regularly create more peace and happiness. You can too.
I’d like to invite you to join my next 8-week Mental Fitness group coaching program where you’ll dive into how to identify what's weighing you down and how to show up as your best self.
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