Tips for coping with feelings of overwhelm and disconnection during major life changes include naming your emotions, moving your body, journaling out your thoughts, and doing one thing that makes you happy.
This episode discusses how physical health is interconnected with mental health and how prioritizing physical activity can help maintain mental and emotional wellbeing.
Neuroscience reveals that emotions hold more power over thoughts, but individuals can learn to regulate their emotions through a lifelong process of recognizing which emotions have earned the right to influence their thinking brain.
The speaker shares how reading a book about visualizing time changed the way she looks at life and suggests journaling about it to gain a better perspective.
The strength lies in controlling your emotions, not denying them - this is the way to avoid unhelpful and destructive emotions. It is important to focus on introspection, alertness, and wisdom instead of worry.
The speaker highlights the importance of being kind to oneself and not getting too stuck on negative thoughts and feelings. It's important to remember how far you have come and take a moment to reflect on your current situation.