Hi Space Makers,
There are countdowns for all kinds of things going on right now and those countdowns can amplify our stress.
Please be kind to yourself and remember that those countdowns are largely arbitrary.
Yes, there are some things in our lives that have fixed times and dates but a lot of things can be far more flexible if we need them to be.
If you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed about your plans and tasks right now, please take a look at them and see which ones have fixed deadlines (i.e. a government application that must be submitted by December 31) and which ones are actually more flexible (the timing of a meeting or a meal).
Personally, I have shifted a couple of projects into the new year and moved some plans with friends from this weekend to next.
These changes were prompted, in part, by my therapist’s question, “What happens if these things *don’t* get done before the end of the year?” which led me to realize that I could actually let go of the feeling of urgency around many of my tasks.
So, Space-Making-Friends, I invite you to do the same thing.
Look for flexibility in the nooks and crannies of your to do lists and free up some of that energy for the tasks, plans, and projects that have more strict deadlines.
And yes, I know it is not always possible to be more flexible and if that’s the case for you then I hope you can find flexibility in your expectations instead. You don’t have to seek perfection – there are a lot of layers of really, really good imperfection that are worth exploring.
Wishing you ease, as always. Please be good to yourself.
Here are our suggested practices for today:
This movement practice is a little different but I really enjoyed this Energy Boost Routine from Brain Education TV – I especially love the instructor’s energy. (This video includes tapping techniques which may not be everyone’s thing.)
Today’s mindfulness practice is 5 Minute Expanding Awareness Meditation (guided) / Interoception & Proprioception from Nathan Sellers – Heal. Grow. Become – This one is quite woo and I’m not sure if this actually will help with interoception/ proprioception but I enjoyed the practice all the same.
