In the last few months it seems I have been inundated with several situations in which my emotional well-being has been adversely affected. As human beings we have many aspects which encompasses our wholeness. Physical, Spiritual, Emotional/Mental. When one area suffers, the others are indirectly affected as well.
Because we are all diverse and come from different backgrounds and experiences, we all handle situations in different ways. What might affect one person in a negative way may not even bother another person in the slightest. However, we all can be hurt and pain is pain at any level.
So, what "TOOLS" can we use to restore the balance?
First, remember you are not alone. Connect with people around you who encourage you
and will validate your discomfort without coming to your pity party if you are having one.
Second, take inventory and gain perspective. What can you learn from this? Is there a silver lining?
Whatever the circumstance, it is probably not going to last forever. How much time are you going to spend on it?
Thirdly, take the time to do something kind for someone else. When things are out of balance, helping someone else tends to help you view your situation differently.
Fourthly, make things right when you can. Forgiveness, is one of the most powerful "TOOLS" we can use to restore balance.
Most of all, take care of yourself because you are here for a purpose!
Until next time,
Stacey Prinzing
TIP OF THE WEEK: Reward yourself often!
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
"Analysis Paralysis"
Are you overwhelmed? Do you feel stuck? Don't know where to start? All of these questions refer to the term known as "Analysis Paralysis". You have a long list, or a pile of laundry, or a stack of bills. The mountain seems so big and the tasks daunting. You don't think you can complete it, so, it is much easier to just ignore the situation. What do you do?
It is all about using the "TOOL" of strategies. I have learned so many along the way and sometimes I have had to use several to accomplish anything. What it comes down to is you have to do some action, regardless of how small, to jolt yourself out of your frozen condition. Here is a short list and maybe others can add their ideas as well.
1. Set a timer in small increments - 1 - 5 minutes. Attack the task but when the timer goes off walk away for a short time and then set the timer again.
2. Make a 12" x 12" square with a string and put one item in it. Take action with that one item, then put another item in the square.
3. Make it into a game. Take all your tasks and write them on separate pieces of paper. Write time increments on separate pieces of paper. Put them in different hats. Pick out a task and pick out a time increment.
4. Ask a friend or family member to just sit in the room while you make a difficult phone call (bill collector, etc.) We all need cheerleaders in our lives.
5. Reward yourself often for the smallest of acheivements. It's motivating!
These are just a few of the strategic "TOOLS" we can utilize to keep us moving no matter how bad we want to practice avoidance behavior.
Until next time,
Stacey
TIP OF THE WEEK: Remember standing is still moving
It is all about using the "TOOL" of strategies. I have learned so many along the way and sometimes I have had to use several to accomplish anything. What it comes down to is you have to do some action, regardless of how small, to jolt yourself out of your frozen condition. Here is a short list and maybe others can add their ideas as well.
1. Set a timer in small increments - 1 - 5 minutes. Attack the task but when the timer goes off walk away for a short time and then set the timer again.
2. Make a 12" x 12" square with a string and put one item in it. Take action with that one item, then put another item in the square.
3. Make it into a game. Take all your tasks and write them on separate pieces of paper. Write time increments on separate pieces of paper. Put them in different hats. Pick out a task and pick out a time increment.
4. Ask a friend or family member to just sit in the room while you make a difficult phone call (bill collector, etc.) We all need cheerleaders in our lives.
5. Reward yourself often for the smallest of acheivements. It's motivating!
These are just a few of the strategic "TOOLS" we can utilize to keep us moving no matter how bad we want to practice avoidance behavior.
Until next time,
Stacey
TIP OF THE WEEK: Remember standing is still moving
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