Unfortunately, not dealing with the emotion only serves to increase the intensity and duration of it.Įmotions are simply information, and they cause a neurological and physiological reaction. We think we’ll deal with it later, or we numb the pain with Netflix and wine. When you start to doubt your strength, feel alone, or question your ability to bounce back, here are 5 ways to reset: #1 – DON’T RUN FROM ITįear, anxiety, and other uncomfortable emotions don’t feel good, so we try to run away. Everyone, me included, is having conflicted feelings, anxiety, and fear, and that makes it hard to focus, regulate emotions, and feel sane. I can assure you, we are all in this sh*t show together. A surprising theme of these conversations has been that so many people feel like they are alone in struggling with how to cope with work, life, and everything in between. I have been working with teams all over the globe to help them build resilience and navigate this uncertainty, as well as doing interviews and writing articles. I also know that we can do hard things and grow stronger as a result. I can say with complete confidence, that this is hard. Life is full of twists and turns, bumps, potholes, and sometimes even a pandemic or global crises. As we balance physical health, virtual work environments, caring for children and elders, and economic concerns it is hard not to feel overwhelmed, stressed and out of control. I think it’s safe to say that the coronavirus (COVID-19) has taken us all by surprise, and quite frankly, it’s kicking our asses. A few years ago when I was preparing for a TEDTalk, my mom gave me a necklace with a quote from Christopher Robin ( Winnie the Pooh ) that said, “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” It became my foundational mantra and inspired the title of my second book, Strong Enough: Choosing Courage, Resilience, and Triumph.
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