There are so many changes happening in the world…. Life is speeding up, going faster now than ever before. There’s more to do in less time, more things pulling us in different directions – with high speed communications and an overload of information, more technology. We can feel overwhelmed frequently.
I have one simple recommendation to make your life easier: No matter what part of your life is affected by rapid change, BE FLEXIBLE! Affirm that you are willing to settle into a flexible space, a flexible way of dealing with life. Roll with the changing circumstances of life with clarity, focus, ease and grace. Are you ready to make life easier for yourself? It’s your choice!
So what does this look like? Here are several ideas in the physical, mental, spiritual and emotional domains of your life.
Physically – BE ACTIVE: whether it’s yoga, walking, dancing, hiking or riding your bike…move your body every day in a way that is interesting and satisfying for you. Maintain flexibility in your muscles and in all parts of your body!
Mentally – READ SOMETHING INTERESTING: Keep an interesting book within reach all the time, so you can read a few pages while you’re waiting in the airport or outside the dentist’s office. Be part of a “Book Club” with others who love to read. Do a crossword puzzle or solve a sudoku puzzle instead of watching TV.
Spiritually – APPRECIATE DIFFERENCES: Listen to different points of view on a current topic. Notice and appreciate how people express themselves from other parts of the globe.
Emotionally – SHIFT TO RENEWING EMOTIONS: Continue to shift the focus of your attention away from draining, depleting emotions like frustration, anger or anxiety to something renewing and rejuvenating, like appreciation, gratitude or caring.
In short: Be flexible- Not frustrated!
My name is Penny Kowal, I am a Resilience Coach. I have tools to make your life easier. Contact me at docpenny@cox.net to schedule your personal Discovery Session.
