In times of stress or change, our body reacts.
Sometimes that reaction is helpful – i.e. moving out of the path of a car just-in-time.
Sometimes it isn’t.
Are you reacting to world events? Probably.
When we react, we look for confirmation that it’s the right emotion. We tend to read, watch, and listen to things that support our reaction and fuel it.
Let’s try a different approach. How can we stay calm in the face of frenzy?
Option 1: Slow down, meditate, and breathe.
Breathe in through your nose to a count of four, hold it for 2, then out for four. This helps you get rid of cortisol in your bloodstream, a stress hormone.
Option 2: Move.
Get up, do some jumping jacks, run up and down the stairs, pop down into some squats. This can help discharge stress and quiet our bodies and minds.
Either one can work. You get to choose, and that’s more power to you!
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