spending less time on social media or taking a long break altogether. Replacing the time you would be scrolling with reading a good book, praying, and/or taking up a new activity may be the remedy you didn’t know you needed.
Figure out what makes you tick: It’s mighty difficult to quell something that you can’t pinpoint. Have you figured out what it is that rattles your peace? Once you’re able to determine what sets you off, it’ll become that much easier to keep your space clear of those interruptions. If you know that a conversation with that family member you have a tumultuous relationship with can make your feelings flair, be sure to have those conversations when you’re willing and able to handle it emotionally. Ultimately, you have control over your emotions, don’t let outside forces sneak in and bully you. Make a decision to keep yourself in a peaceful environment, starting from the inside out.
Don’t take offense: Ladies, I know we hate to hear it, but we can be a little sensitive sometimes. Biologically speaking, it’s in our nature. We naturally attach emotion to almost everything in our everyday lives. That propensity to care about every little thing, good or bad, can result in what we call being “in your feelings” aka, being easily offended. It happens when we misinterpret a text, someone doesn’t quite agree with our opinion, or we’re just having one of those days.
Don’t get it twisted, it happens with men too; but we’re the ones who get the bad rep for it. Although situations come up every day that may be less than favorable, it’s not always about you! It’s time to call attention to that formidable attitude and let that stuff go.
What you think is what will be: Did you know that the things you think about will eventually come to pass? Remember that peace starts in your mind. Create a space of peace by repeating affirmations or creating a prayer closet. Write your positive thoughts in your journal or on post-it notes, but keep them in a place you know you’ll see them every day. Start writing what you want to be true, like: “Today I choose peace. Anxiety can not dwell in me.” “My need to feel calm is being fully met.” “It is well with my soul.”
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