Here’s a common pitfall that often fuels stress during turbulent times.

💫 Albania’s Letter | Holistika Embodiment

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Currently in the U.S.—where I live— we’re on the brink of a significant election, while also grappling with the impact of natural disasters and ongoing conflicts around the world. It’s enough to make any empathetic person cringe and tear up.

You’re smart, you care about humanity, and you want to stay informed about world events, yet you struggle with managing the stress that arises from hearing about injustices and suffering. I understand how you feel.

The biggest mistake I see with heart-centered and intelligent folks like you making?

Lack of boundaries and not supporting yourself. 

You by-pass and push through your body’s whispers to ask to pause, feel, and support yourself throughout the day. You may continue to spiral into the pain, hash it out with others, and leave feeling worse. Or left with, “what can I do to help alleviate this pain in the world?”

But if we want more change- even if it’s small - it starts with being conscious of ourselves.

What good will it do us if we’re not supporting our own well-being? This isn’t selfish; it’s essential for sustaining ourselves in the long run.

When I work with clients, especially during significant world events, we begin by pausing and tuning in to the body’s signals. We allow ourselves to feel the emotion just enough and create space for self-regulation. 

While I teach specific skills in my process with clients, you can start experimenting with what works best for you - see below for some ideas.

Additionally, we also explore how to practice holistic radical acceptance, no matter what happens. 

By doing all of this, you get to show up for others consciously as they are navigating their own feelings about world events and prevent the emotional hangover. 

You can also take aligned action toward the causes that matter most to you, in whatever way feels right. The important thing is to do it, not just think it. 🙂 

Ways To Support Yourself:

1. Pause and Listen

   You need to listen to your body’s boundaries (clenching, tension, numbness, etc.)

2. Feel

   Feel into the emotion or sensation. Release the story, and be with your body.

3. Regulate

   Feel into what will be nourishing for your body. Like a walk or bath, or with your animals.

4. Connect with people

   Choose people whom you can connect with. It’s okay to talk about your feelings of the state of the world. Catch and pause the conversation, if your body is increasing in tension or overwhelm.

5. Disconnect

   If you feel like not engaging in conversations or the watching or hearing the news, then do so. Take time to be with yourself.

6. Journal

   Let your thoughts and feelings on paper. Don’t judge yourself and don’t filter either.

7. Music

   Music is a powerful way to support you and move through any emotions that arise. Just be mindful of the lyrical content and lean more towards uplifting songs.

I wish you the best this week. 

Remember: we are all in this together, and each time, we get better at being human. 

✌️ 🫶 ,

Albania

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