The time comes when you have finished work. You have completed your schedule. You have finished your tasks. You shut down your computer to go to bed, but when you lie down, or try to disconnect, you can't:
- You think about what you have pending that you left "for later" because it is more complicated to do and the deadline is approaching.
- You think about what is someone else's responsibility, but it affects you if it is not done properly, and it upsets you not to have control over the situation.
- You think about the things that need to be sorted out at home, with your children, your partner, money.
Haven't you noticed that even if you fulfill all your responsibilities, there is always something else to think about or worry about?
What can you do to avoid feeling overwhelmed, disconnect your mind, and rest not only physically, but mentally and emotionally as well?
Regardless of how your workday has been—good, bad, intense, relaxed—if you still feel the same way, this tells us that it is something you can change if you change the way you interpret the situation. Let me explain:
Every time you find yourself mulling things over in your head, thinking about things you can't solve at that moment, ask yourself if anything is really changing just because you're worried.
If, instead of thinking about what is causing you distress or anxiety, you think about something else, what would change in your environment? Exactly. Nothing would change.
In other words, if you deliberately choose to put your worries aside, you will realize that you are in control. You have the power to calm your mind and relax your body.
An excellent exercise is to ACCEPT your worry: "Okay, I understand that I am worried about this—and that—and then, the magic question, "So, has anything changed or been resolved, or am I just giving up my peace for worry?"—followed by choosing thoughts that are in line with how you want to feel.
