“Uncertainty is the only certainty there is, and knowing how to live with insecurity is the only security.” – John Allen Paulos
1. Replace EXPECTATIONS with INTENTION
Yogi Amrit Desai says “Expectations are disappointments waiting to happen.” Instead of wasting your energy on expectations, create an intention that is your mission statement. This will help you stay grounded during challenging times and give your mind something positive to focus in on. Write it down and put it somewhere you can see it daily; like on your mirror, in your car, or on your computer.An effective Intention:
- It resonates with you.
- It is in the present.
- It is positive.
- It is concise
- It is about you.
Example intentions:
- I remain calm and peaceful in the midst of chaos and change.
- I am at peace with myself as I am, and the world as it is.
- I am presence. I see, feel and experience all things as they are.
- I love and nurture myself.
2. Become the WITNESS
When you notice you’re being consumed by stress, maybe you notice; you’re holding your breath, experiencing tightness in shoulders and neck, or your mind is racing, see if you can disengage from the mind by observing the sensations in your body. See if you can create distance between you and thoughts and emotions, and stay in your feeling heart center. You are not your thoughts, or your emotions, you are the witness to the thoughts, emotions and sensations. Practicing witness consciousness will help you stay balanced, strong, and unaffected by all that’s in perpetual change.
3. Focus on what you can control.
One of the biggest stressors we experience is when we try to control circumstances that are not within our circle of influence.
“Do what you can, and then let go.”
4. Utilize stress-reduction techniques daily
Make time in your schedule for Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Walks in Nature, breath work, exercise, dancing, listening to music, hot bath, massage, you get the picture! Put it on your calendar.
5. Make a firm commitment to your health and wellbeing.
