So I've been doing a little therapy these last couple of months, just to work through some things and to try and gain a better perspective. Anyway, I learned this great technique for when I feel like things are flying out of control and I feel panicky and anxious. Here it is: IMPROVE the moments.
Imagery--Focus on an image, either imagined or real, that brings peace and serenity. This could be a memory, faces of people you love, a picture hanging in your house, etc.
find Meaning--Think "What can I learn from this?" instead of "Why is this happening to me?"
Prayer--Pray for strength, comfort, answers, etc. to help get through the moment.
Relaxation--Do something that relaxes you. A bubble bath, playing the piano, going for a walk, etc.
One thing in the moment--Focus on only one thing that you can get done or that needs to be done.
Vacation--Take a break. Either a real vacation, like a girls night out, or just a change of scenery, like taking the kids to the park to get out of the house on a nice day.
Encouragement--Give yourself self-encouragement "You can do this!"
I feel like this has been helping me, simply by giving me something to focus on when I'm feeling like things are out of control. Which, with five kids under nine, is bound to happen at least once a day or more!
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