EMOTIONAL STORM PREP (Read & Reflect #12)
Emotions have a lot of overlap with weather systems. How can you improve your preparedness?
People do interesting things when it comes to weather.
Every time a major storm is forecast in New England the proverbial “bread and milk” skits make an appearance. They poke fun at people frantically wiping out store shelves ahead of the storm.
After the frenzied shopping is complete, there is nothing more to do than sit home and wait alongside the extra batteries, fully charged cellphones, milk and bread.
Will the snow amounts match the predictions?
Will the wind gusts finally take down that branch?
Will the power go out?
Will the dog poop in the house?
Even with ever advancing technology, there is still an element of surprise with Mother Nature.
Emotions have a lot of overlap with weather systems.
Situations forecast to bring challenging feelings might turn out to be duds.
Occasionally, sneaky feelings creep up on an otherwise quiet day.
In the same way extra batteries prevents stumbling around in the dark during a power outage, knowing helpful coping mechanisms ahead of an emotional storm allows much easier access.
Who are your go to people?
What is guaranteed to make you laugh?
What calms your body?
What calms your mind?
What are the signs that you need more support?
A little realistic preparedness is rarely regretted.
The good news, is storms and emotions both pass.
What are the indications your emotional tool kit is running low?
Where could you record some ideas for when you are in a storm? Could you use a note on your phone? A page in a journal?
What “supplies” might be expired, or not working well anymore?
Are you enjoying what you are reading? Have ideas for what you’d like to see more or less of? Want to chat? Reach out.
My journal, Lessons from Nature is now out. You can find it here.
So good, Maggie!
Maggie, I love your keep it real style. D