The incessant pursuit of busyness takes a toll on your physical and mental well-being. Chronic stress, burnout, and fatigue become constant companions when we fail to prioritize rest and self-care.
Rebuilding Self-Esteem and Your Confidence
.Choose to be fascinated with what you can do with so little. Reuse and reduce material things. Manage distractions from others taking up your time. Do you need to look at your phone? Try to extend the time you don’t bother looking at it. Use a clock to check your time. Or, a watch rather than your phone. Stop purchasing material goods, to chase dopamine. It will remain elusive until you cultivate it yourself.
The Chains of Control: Using Criticism of You To Control
At first glance, the covert narcissist may seem empathetic, even caring. However, beneath this facade lies a relentless critic. Their criticisms are insidious because they’re not always glaringly obvious. Instead of overt insults, they employ underhanded comments, sly comparisons, or masked as ‘constructive criticism.’
Embracing Discomfort: Prevent Excessive People-Pleasing
The next time you’re faced with a request you don’t want to fulfill, challenge yourself to say no. Let the feelings of guilt or disappointment rise within you, and resist the urge to immediately suppress them.
Give yourself about 90 seconds to acknowledge these emotions. During this brief window you can engage in a powerful dialogue with your own mind. When negative thoughts arise, telling you that you’re an idiot or that others will be mad at you, take control.
Calming Box Why Worrying About Others’ Opinions is a Waste of Your Time
Consider contributing to your community as a worthwhile focus. This will give you the space to be yourself.
Consider trying a hobby or a craft, or singing in the car. We bet you sound great singing in your car.
Some Inner Safety For Trauma
Healing is not an instantaneous process; it is a building block that unfolds in its own time.
The Power of Labeling: Your Invitation to Focused Living
The next time your mind starts to wander, try labeling your thoughts and witness the transformative power it brings to your life.
This includes negative thoughts and panicking thoughts. You are allowed to label them thoughts. Literally saying “this is a thought” gives you space and the peace to detangle yourself so you can focus on how you feel to safely guide you.