Ep 241: Easy Does it: Collecting self in times of overwhelm
Jan 15, 2025
Navigating through overwhelming emotions can be challenging, especially during times of loss. Emphasis is placed on self-acceptance and the power of vulnerability in relationships. Grounding techniques are highlighted to help regain clarity and control when stress peaks. The importance of self-forgiveness and kindness towards oneself is discussed as essential for personal growth. Effective coping strategies, like movement and mindfulness, are suggested to manage feelings of helplessness. It’s a heartfelt reminder to be gentle with ourselves.
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Easy Does It
If overwhelmed, use the "easy does it" slogan to slow down and regain control.
This helps handle loss or stress by reducing pressure and promoting clarity.
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Forcing Solutions
Forcing solutions in times of stress often indicates a need for grounding.
Return to your breath and practice self-kindness when you feel this urge to force.
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Grounding Techniques
Ground yourself with deep breathing, temperature changes, or other physical activities to manage overwhelm.
This helps regulate your physiology and reduces the spiral of anxious thinking.
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‘Easy does it’ is a pretty great Alanon slogan, best used in times of stress or overwhelm when we find ourselves on the backfoot or grasping for control. What is most challenging about moving through any state of disaster (natural or personal) is the lack of ability to think– often when we are being faced with so much information, so quickly. ‘Easy does it’ is a path back to feeling grounded and safe in self. If you are suffering right now – from the loss of your home or from the loss of a partner or something else, this is a reminder that we can only take on as much as we can handle and sometimes the best thing we can do is slow down and take some of the pressure off of ourselves so we can return to the situation from a more resourced position. When we get into that energy of forcing solutions, that’s a little flag reminding us we need to come home to our breathing and be extra kind and gentle with ourselves. We may not be able to solve every problem in the time we wish to solve it in and some problems are not ours to solve.
This episode started as a reflection for the new year and it has evolved into something more nurturing. I and so many I love have been affected by the wildfires in California, it has been difficult to focus, but I am posting this in the hopes that it soothes someone who needs soothing. Sending love to anyone suffering right now. You are in my prayers. Xo
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