“Life has 2 rules: Number 1, Never quit!; Number 2, Always remember rule number 1.” -Duke Ellington
How do the words above resonate with you?
Pause here for a moment and free yourself from distractions:
Take a deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... calm your mind and be present...
We are all getting tired. Way to much going on. You can’t escape the news headlines. We live in a 24 hour information society that seems to thrive on tragedy and trauma. Question:
What supports do you have in place to prevent you from quitting?
These words of wisdom from Iyanla Vanzant: from the book, Acts of Faith inspired todays thoughts:
Life is going to be a challenge. Now that you know what to expect prepare yourself.
The only way to get to where you want to be is to do what needs to be done to get there.
The moment you give up on doing it, it will never get done.
When someone asks what you are doing and where you are going, what do you say? Think about that for a moment and formulate an answer before you continue...
“You do what you can for as long as you can, and when you finally can’t, you do the next best thing. You back up but you don’t give up.”
-Chuck Yeager
When you need that moment to regroup, back up. A few suggestions to help get you through.
How To Take Care Of Yourself: from huffpost.com
It’s important to look after your mental health after tragic events. Here are a few recommendations for self-care in the coming days:
Don’t keep your feelings bottled up: Talk about what you’re thinking with someone you trust. The more we talk about it, the better off we are going to be. There’s only so much we can handle before it begins to come out in unhealthy ways.
Keep to a normal routine: Try to follow the same sleeping and eating schedules. Go to work on time. Talk to your loved ones or exercise like you normally would. The more we can stick to our normal routines, the more our brains and our bodies feel like we’re back in control.
Avoid unhealthy coping mechanisms: This includes drinking alcohol, misusing drugs or any other risky behaviors that may put your health in jeopardy.
Instead, take a walk, listen to your favorite music, or get engulfed in a book that you’ve been putting off.
Take a break from social media if you need to: We live in a 24-hour information environment thanks to social media. Mental health experts often recommend signing off for a while if the news is becoming too much. Find ways to distract your brain for a little while, like reading a book which comes with its own health benefits.
Help other people if you can: Look into ways you can help victims and their families directly, or volunteer for a cause you care about. Research shows that extending kindness can help you feel better as well.
Reach out if you need extra support: If your emotions feel out of control and they don’t calm down within a day or two, or you find you are isolating, withdrawing from others, you’re more irritable and unable to sleep or eat ― it’s time to talk to a health care professional.
“Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.”
-Dale Carnegie
What are you willing to do?
Don’t miss your opportunity! Be intentional, encourage others to do the same and watch what happens.
You got this!
Coach Tavia
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References:
What To Do If You Feel Traumatized
Vanzant, Iyanla; Acts of Faith: Daily Meditations for People of Color. Atria, New York, NY 2020.
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