Let's Be Honest
How are you this week my friend?
Take a moment and really check-in. Be honest with yourself. It's hard to move forward from a place lacking integrity.
When I have a hard time pinning down how I'm actually doing, I find a particular journaling exercise helpful.
EXTERNAL
What's the circumstance?
INTERNAL
What am I feeling? What am I thinking?
ANCHOR
Find a genuine anchor thought/reminder.
ACTION
Identify the ONE most helpful action to take.
Here's a simple example, of course, it can get much juicier...
EXTERNAL
Shea and Atticus are home today. I have work to do. There are incomplete tasks around the house.
INTERNAL
I am feeling unfocused. I am thinking I never feel well. My shoulder hurts. I didn't sleep well last night.
ANCHOR
I can communicate to make a plan.
ACTION
Talk to Shea about how to manage the day.
There will likely be generalizations, assumptions, and inaccuracies that appear but hopefully, when you find an anchor it helps bring more clarity. I hope this helps if you are feeling foggy.
I hope the coming week is one of connection and kindness and that some of this connection and kindness is directed at yourself.
Take one calm breath with me deep into your center.
Inhale slowly through your nose for 1 2
Hold calmly 1 2
Exhale slowly through your nose for 1 2 3 4
Feel connected to yourself, our community, and everyone else you value.
I value you.