Do You Want Change or Do You Want Comfort?
You have probably heard the saying, “The only constant is change”, and that has never been more true than right now.
If you aren’t already feeling stressed, exhausted, or overwhelmed, just turn on the news. Our world is a scary place right now. Hate, violence, and divisiveness has swept over our country faster than the coronavirus.
If you feel like you are on an emotional rollercoaster, you are not alone. The truth is that we cannot have real change unless we are willing to look at ourselves, our beliefs, and our behaviors through a magnifying glass, and that can be uncomfortable.
Resilience is built when you choose change over comfort.
When you feel yourself getting carried away by your emotions, take a moment to focus on your mindset, skillset, and ability to reset.
Mindset: Focus on what you can control
What can you directly control right now? That’s where to focus your attention. The unknown is scary and your brain hates uncertainty. In fact, it would rather have an outcome it doesn’t like rather than one it doesn’t know.
Skillset: Show compassion for yourself and others
In a time when we are incredibly vulnerable, give yourself and others grace. It takes less emotional energy to be kind and has a much greater return on investment.
Reset: Practice Mind Over Moment
When you start to feel overwhelmed, stop, take a moment, and observe your emotions and feelings. This brings you back to the present, and you can’t worry about the past or feel anxious about the future when you bring yourself back to now.
We are facing an incredibly challenging time, and yes, it is uncomfortable. But this is the time to learn. This is the time to grow. And this is the time to choose change over comfort.
Please share this with a friend or family member who may be struggling. We are all in this together.
With Love,
Anne
Did you know that building strong connections starts with self-love? 💕
When you love yourself, you teach others how to treat you, and that strengthens your relationships. Tag someone who inspires you to love yourself more!!!
Another incredible event with the amazing team at @assaabloygroup! A shining example of what great teams can accomplish when they evolve together. #aimhigher #assaabloy
📸: The incredible @lindyschoenborn!!
Emotional triggers can leave us feeling overwhelmed and out of control. In this video, I`m sharing actionable strategies to manage your emotional reactions, stay grounded, and regain focus—even in the toughest situations. 🎥
What You`ll Learn:
✅ The science behind emotional triggers and why they happen
✅ Practical tools to interrupt negative thought patterns
✅ How to build resilience and respond instead of react
Anxiety often gets a bad rap, but the real problem isn’t your anxiety – it is your relationship with anxiety.
In this month`s blog post, I`m sharing a quick trick to implement if you`re still feeling anxious. Link is in my bio! 👆
Every time you feel overwhelmed or frustrated, show up anyway.
You are full of strength, grit, resilience, and kindness. You are capable of more than you know. #mindfulmonday
This Valentine’s Day, don’t forget about the most important relationship in your life: the one with yourself. 🫶
Take time to:
♥️ Celebrate your wins.
♥️ Honor your emotions.
♥️ Be unapologetically you.
Your well-being is worth it. #selflovefirst #valentinesday
Anne Grady is a Speaker, Author, and #TruthBomb Dropper.
Anne shares practical strategies that can be applied both personally and professionally to improve relationships, navigate change, and triumph over adversity. And she’ll make you laugh while she does it. Anne is a two time TEDx speaker, and her work has been featured in numerous media outlets, including Harvard Business Review, Entrepreneur, Forbes, Fast Company and Inc. magazines, CNN, ESPN, and FOX Business. She is the best selling author of 52 Strategies for Life, Love & Work and Strong Enough: Choosing Courage, Resilience and Triumph.