What You Can Do When You Feel Out of Control

At a fundamental level, when you feel stressed it is because you feel out of control. There are so many circumstances in the outer world that can make you tense, anxious, depressed or even sick. Whether it be another person’s crisis, or political turmoil or traffic jams or environmental toxins – these are situations we can’t really control in the moment and can put us from a calm mood to an outright distressed state within minutes.

During these times, all you have control over is what you do with your body.  Your mind may go in a thousand directions, trying to find solutions or assess the circumstances. Your emotions might go through a roller coaster. Your spirit may want to jump out of you.

Your body is the one gateway to staying grounded and calm and centred and well in any circumstance. Throughout life this is the one thing you have control over – what you allow and around your body.

When you feel out of control, try connecting with your body in some way.  Here are a few examples:

1)      Take 5 deep breaths into and out of your belly

2)      Choose to sit and meditate

3)      Drink a glass of water

4)      Eat something healthy

5)      Exercise

6)      Leave your environment

7)      Go to an environment that you love

8)      Do some stretches

9)      Take a nap

10)   Have a shower (cold if you want to be invigorated; hot if you want to relax)

11)   Get some body work done such as a massage, reflexology or energy healing are good options

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For long-term wellness and calmness, it is best to take care of your body on a daily basis. Your needs are different than another person's wellness needs and lifestyle. It is important to know what your specific needs are to maintain a balanced body so you can handle whatever stressors come your way. 

If you want to make 2019 one of less stress, more ease and accomplishing goals that are truly good for you and your wellness, then book a free 30-minute “Get to the Root of the Problem” Breakthrough Session with me. I have a proven process that help you understand what you truly need to move through your barriers to happiness, inner balance and success.