Much of the time the biggest stressor of modern life is overwhelm, which triggers the threat circuitry for repression, or a lack of perceived control.
Slowing down, getting organised, freeing up time, losing distractions and reinstating order can reduce the feeling that your challenges are bigger than you. There is no rocket science here - but we all need a reminder to carry out good practice sometimes.
There is also an introduction into what I think may just be the most effective hack possible for prolonged contentment. A marriage of emotional duality and metta meditation.
Next time we can look at accepting what you can't control, as well as how to overcome procrastination - both of which will also assist us in putting a brake on this stress response.
Much of the time the biggest stressor of modern life is overwhelm, which triggers the threat circuitry for repression, or a lack of perceived control.
Slowing down, getting organised, freeing up time, losing distractions and reinstating order can reduce the feeling that your challenges are bigger than you. There is no rocket science here - but we all need a reminder to carry out good practice sometimes.
There is also an introduction into what I think may just be the most effective hack possible for prolonged contentment. A marriage of emotional duality and metta meditation.
Next time we can look at accepting what you can't control, as well as how to overcome procrastination - both of which will also assist us in putting a brake on this stress response.