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SUNSHINE & HURRICANES Stay calm in the midst of chaos
Being calm isn’t always easy, let alone when chaos erupts around you. You have to cultivate a practice of being calm – and that practice must be consistent. Here are some tips to help you on your way: 1. Make a decision to create calm in your life—even when life gets chaotic. This decision is powerful in helping you maintain your daily practice. Know that this is possible to achieve, even if it seems impossible when you start. 2. Breathe consciously as often as you remember. Take three deep breaths when you get up, in the shower, waiting for your coffee, driving in traffic, sitting at your desk…whenever you remember throughout your day. 3. Take time for yourself—every day. To stay sane, you must take at least a few minutes, 15 - 30 minutes or more is better, to be with yourself. Go outside, take a walk, look at the sky. Allow the stress of the day to slip off your shoulders and savor some moments of joy. 4. Process your emotions. If you are upset about something, or with someone, give yourself time to recognize the emotions and make sense of your feelings before saying something you might regret. 5. Practice gratitude. When life feels like a struggle, it’s easy to get caught up in looking at everything that is wrong. Write down five things you are grateful for each day.
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