Give it a week
Give it a week
Sounds like something a doctor might say “Let’s give it a week to see if it improves.” That may be a good approach when seeing if the rash cream works but not so great if it’s a conversation you’re avoiding.
I heard this once and it’s always stuck with me “I spent 2 months overthinking the thing that took me 12 minutes to do”
Does that resonate deeply with any of you like it did me? The chest tightness when overthinking involves something that feels personal, being vulnerable and present with the stickiest of feelings.
So how do you move from here in the murk to “I’m so glad we did this.”
- Take a deep breath, let your shoulders drop, settle into your seat, feel it supporting you. Allow the energy of relief to wash over you, the relief that comes from following through and meeting a commitment to yourself.
- In this space connect with your core sense of worth. Imagine it as a golden ball of bright radiating light. This worth is endless; it cannot be lessened. Feel this, remember it. Close your eyes and visualize a path back to it. When you need it, close your eyes to see the golden threads.
- Moving from this place into mindset awareness. First things first don’t take it personally, because it isn’t. If you feel an urge to defend and deflect S L O W down, come back to your core and move forward from that place. It’s an information gathering session, stay curious. You're safe.
- Reach out, be genuine, listen. Listen. Thank them for coming together to reach a common goal, whatever feels right for each situation. Brainstorm options, discuss with an open mind, create a next step that feels aligned. Set a check in date for the action to see how the implementation is going.
- Take a deep breath, pet a dog and maybe have a nap
You’ve got this, go forth and live in the present, leave overthinking in the past!
