I used all the tools I had used in the past , and as a Neuro-Transformational Coach I had many powerful tools at my fingertips — but still I struggled . I struggled with balancing my emotions , allowing myself to be supported through two surgeries by my husband . This was a big one for me . As someone who had always been very independent , suddenly I had to have him handle all of my basic care for twelve weeks---for each surgery . I questioned my identity as I left a decades long career and the vulnerability of allowing myself to be cared for .
Lots of triggers came up for me to heal . Can you relate ?
I decided to see it all as an opportunity to dive deeper , to heal and to take those lessons and insights into my coaching practice to support other women through it .
Many of us have been navigating the unknown for the last couple years . I have had numerous conversations with clients , family and friends who asked what tools I used to move through the chaos and uncertainty . I share some of them here with you . Truth be told , I still use these tools to support me in staying aligned with inner peace , joy , and gratitude .
Here are 3 Sacred Strategies to Help You Come Back to Center in Times of Emotional Overwhelm
1 . EMBRACE GRATITUDE :
When we can find space in our thinking and our heart to tap into the essence of gratitude , even when things are hard , it has the power to bring us back in alignment . Ideally , you can write out ten things you are grateful for .
If the moment doesn ’ t allow that , then speak your list out loud . Some days we may be able to tap into gratitude for big things — like a new job — and other days it feels like a struggle to find even the smallest thing . That ’ s okay . That ’ s a part of the journey . If you are struggling one day to create your list---start with being grateful for your breath , or even the cup of tea in your hand . The goal is to allow yourself to deeply FEEL the essence of gratitude for whatever is on your list that day .
2 . FIND YOUR CENTER :
We each have a place within that is our peaceful center . We can easily feel disconnected from that peace when life is chaotic , busy , or overwhelming . Those are the times that it ’ s even more important to tap into our peaceful center .
Some have practices already in place to find their center quickly and others it might take a little bit of practice , so be gentle with yourself . Below are a few examples for you to explore and see what works for you . Don ’ t get discouraged if one does not work for you , what is important is that you keep trying new things until you connect with what works specifically for you .
One of the most powerful ways is to tap into the rhythm of your breath . Here ’ s an exercise I use and share with my coaching clients . Take a deep breath to the count of 4 . Hold it through the count of 10 . Release to the count of 8 . Continue until you ’ ve completed the cycle 5 times .
Other ways to find your center could be coloring , guided meditation , talking a walk or even sitting in nature . Again , these are just a few examples for you to try until you find that one that works for you .