The weekly perspective
One question to ask yourself
What was my role in that?
When you're stuck in a rage, trigger or frustration, it's easy to reflect on everything they did wrong. The call centre person, the best friend, your dad. But I wonder, why are you so raged, triggered or frustrated? What was your role? More importantly, what lens did you see that through? And how did that filter reality to create your truth?
Something to consider
Pretending not to see the problem, when you see the problem, isn't a boundary, it's avoidance - Brittney Cobb-Farmer
Are you zen or are you just avoiding reality? Are you calm and regulated or are you denying the need for resolve because it's easier than the confrontation required?
One thing I'd tell my younger self.
Your nervous system doesn't speak English, it speaks sensation - Anna Mathur
Ever tried talking yourself out of feeling low or down from feeling anxious? It's often a fruitless task. Ever tried turning your phone off, getting under the weighted blanket and dimming the lights when you're feeling anxious though?
One thing to try this week
Nourish your nervous system through your senses
Consider when you're feeling 'off' this week, how can I nourish my nervous system through my senses? Do you need sensory deprivation and a soft blanket? Lavender oil or citrus? A cold face wash or a warm shower? Rage music or white noise?
A few things to tell you...
On the EIQ pod this week we covered the gender pension gap, cortisol and fasting and it was great
Learn why you're so hungry after dieting & after prolonged restriction (like when you're trying to get your period back ) by listening to my solo podcast here
One more thing...
Please share your favourite stuff.
Thank you all for continuing to share your favourite Monday email quotes. I see them all. I know how much I love seeing impactful quotes from strangers, so it means a lot that you allow me to hopefully be that person for someone else. If there's something you really relate to or know someone who'd benefit from something in this email, please share it and pay it forward. Words are magical, and if I've learned anything from writing these emails to you for years, you never know when someone needs to hear the exact thing you've got to say.
