Staying Centered During Election Week: Finding Calm Amid Chaos
Tracey Gazel
?? I help leaders improve mental clarity and focus, sleep better, feel calmer with less stress, be present at home and enjoy life more.
As my American friends head into a federal election this week, tension feels high on both sides of the political spectrum.
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Both sides appear so divided and entrenched in their political views.
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And there has been so much lead up over the past few years to get us to this very week, where the whole world is watching.
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It's easy to feel anxious, worried, or apprehensive about what is to come.
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At times I notice myself slipping into these states of worry when I think about what could happen.
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And then I catch myself –?
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I remember:
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If I am thinking about what could happen, I am experiencing thoughts about the future that are just that – thoughts.
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Thoughts are not reality. They are tricks of the mind, wandering into imaginary futures.?
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The mind likes to imagine all possible scenarios so that it can attempt to plan for what may be coming. This all happens because the mind wants to feel safe.
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However, how the mind acts and how life happens is very different.
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Have you ever been in a crisis situation and you simply knew what you had to do to respond in the moment?
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This is because we are fully equipped to respond to life as it unfolds.
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Life is unfolding moment by moment.
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If you find your mind wandering into thoughts of the future and what could happen, remind yourself:
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Thoughts about the future are simply that – thoughts.
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And if this week’s election results do not match your vision for life, remember:
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We are designed to respond to life in the moment.
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You will know what to do.
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Trust yourself.
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Trust life.
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You’ve got this,
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-Tracey
P.S. Want to learn more about how to find mental clarity at work and at home, even in the midst of chaos? Here's my 6 minute video about how to enhance mental clarity in any situation: https://bit.ly/3XFVPw5
Tracey Gazel?
Consultant?| Coach | Author | Speaker?
Rising?Higher?Consulting?Inc.
Sr. Director of R & D at Medtronic (retired), Author of "Mantra Leadership", "Mantra Design", & "Finding Heaven"
2 周Thanks Tracey Gazel and yes, many are exhausted by US elections. That said, Constitution over Party, democracy first.