You’re a force of nature, and like nature, things can get out of hand. The mind can feel like a restless ocean in the middle of a raging storm. It can feel impossible to tame; however, it’s possible to find a moment of tranquility even when things suddenly get out of control.
We all have conflicting emotions happening within us, and it’s important to take a moment and acknowledge those feelings. To observe a moment to recharge and reset, enabling us to ease our minds.
How to Ground Yourself When Life Gets Busy1. Slow down and simplify. Feelings of being overwhelmed and frazzled are common, especially during the holidays. We get accustomed to juggling a million balls at once that we don’t notice the signs that we’ve taken on too much. Take a moment to figure out what activities enrich and feed you and address those first. Try this 15- minute meditation to cultivate equanimity and once you’re feeling recharged and reinvigorated, you might then be able to add a few more things to your to-do list.
2. Unplug your mind. When it comes to technology, we can typically tell when we’ve had too much…