- It is important to understand that everything is not under control, value peace
“I used to overreact before, but it never worked. Instead, the situation worsened because it created more drama, tension, illusion.” Author Corton Carver says, “That doesn't mean not being angry about something. Your stress and anger will not change anything, it will only make you sick. Think about what you can do without losing your peace. Studies of “underreacting” may be more powerful. Learn how we can maintain self-awareness by remaining calm and mindful.
Don't waste energy: “I've learned to let go of thoughts,” says Courtney. If a thought comes up while meditating, I think I will control it or just let it go. But don't let it get the better of me. Meanwhile, practicing keeping yourself in the present can also be helpful, such as mindful breathing or going for a walk, during which you experience many sensations. We need to understand that not everything is under our control. That is why it is not wise to waste energy by overreacting to it.
Assess the impact: Ask yourself, do we care? If not, don't worry about it. You can easily connect your mind to anything. But if you understand the thought and decide that you don't care, it will be easier to overcome it yourself.
Focus elsewhere: listen to a podcast on a new topic, solve a crossword puzzle if a thought is bothering you. Focus on creating something new. Do something that helps reduce the reaction. Hunger, trauma, fatigue or anxiety can also exacerbate the overreaction. Meanwhile, take a deep breath, go for a walk. Most importantly… stay away from social media.
Be clear: Cortney writes down the thoughts that are surging within him so that the thoughts do not disturb him. Seeing one's fears, insecurities and anger on paper is a relief. It can clearly see how we can maintain self-awareness by focusing on what we focus on. Need to give and not waste energy on any issue.
Take some time: If there is no time to take a big step, start with small steps. 5 minutes of rest may reduce the severity of the reaction. Just take more time to answer or say “I need time to think, put the conversation on hold.” Low response means people don't have the patience to show up. It's all about self-awareness and limiting losses in turbulence.
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