It’s quite possible I’ve already mentioned the concept I’m writing about in another blog, but I’m like 80 blogs in. It’s hard to keep up with how many I’ve got and what I write about in each one. There’s a high likelihood that most people haven’t read all of my blogs or remember all the details to each one. I think I’m safe if I get a little repetitive today.
At my previous job, a therapist had given an assignment out to one of my clients. I helped the client review it and talked through what the client thought about it. The client had great insight, and they were able to complete the assignment after our conversation.
Basically the article that they had to read indicated our brains go to what is easy. Our brains go to what it’s used to. Our brains go the quickest route to get them away from the “danger” it seems it is in.
I’m writing this blog because I’m straight pissed off right now. What I’d like to do is hide in my room, cry, and go to sleep. I’d like to doom scroll on social media. I’d like to be rude as hell.
What I need to do is write. What I need to do is calm my body down and try to figure out the best plan to address what I’m pissed off about. I could probably use a walk to get some of this pent up energy out. I could probably call someone and talk it through.
I journal regularly to try to help me with my thoughts. I try to do it on the good days, bad days, and everything in between. The issue is, when I’m really elevated, I tend to not make the choice to journal. I tend to go to sleep. I tend to doom scroll. I tend to do everything that is not going to fully help me process the tough emotions I’m dealing with.
The article my client read indicated that we have to practice the coping skills we can use in times of high stress. Sure, I practice journaling, but that’s about it. Sometimes I’m not able to journal. I need to have a few other skills saved up in my repertoire for days like today.
There are all kinds of decent recommendations to help people with tough days. Try to find a qualified person or website and learn about coping skills. I recommend following Dr. Raquel Martin on social media. That woman is brilliant. I’m sure there are others but I don’t have the mental capacity to provide every single detail today.
If you need help, ask for it! Find your support system. Get a licensed therapist. Find what coping skills work for you and practice them!
It’s not enough just to know that coping skills exist. We have to make sure we’re practicing them regularly so we’re ready to use them in high stress moments.
I pray for peace in the lives of anyone reading this! I hope your journey to joy and peace is as kind to you as human life is capable of being!
I’m here if you need support! Follow me on socials and send a message!
It’s a tough day for me, but I’ll be okay!
