Staying calm and focused when your mind tells you otherwise is normal. It is human nature. My mind goes haywire and jumps around like a monkey when I’m stressed or I have to concentrate on what is before me and what needs to get done. Oftentimes I need to take a step back, go within myself to find the strength in silence and to focus on what I need to do to move on. It doesn’t always work but it does work if I stay focused.
“The ability to remain calm and focused on what truly matters is a superpower.” Unknown
Be like the tree that has weathered many storms and is still standing. It takes practice and a certain kind of mindset to weather a storm, any storm. If you’ve never worked a day in your life and the time has come to find a job, to get independent and to stand on your own two feet, you tend to lose focus because the unknown is formidable. However, with each fall you take, you gain the strength and the know how to get back up and to keep moving. Time, focus, calm and lots of practice makes it possible and soon you will be standing like that tree, strong and unshakeable in any storm. Breathe and keep moving. Standing still is never the answer.
“Breathe darling. This is just a chapter. It’s not your whole story.” S. C. Lourie
Stay focused but not on the wrong things. I can’t do this is not one of them. This is way too scary is not one of them. The ‘monster’ is too hard to slay is not one of them. Focus on finding the positive within the negative. Be prepared to put one foot in front of the other but whatever you do, do not take the easy way out or rather the coward’s way out and give up. It is easy to give up but much harder to step into an unknown arena and to win the day. YOU CAN DO THIS!
“Sometimes you need to slow down, remain calm, and simply let life happen. Take a deep breathe and focus on the simple important things: you are alive, you are breathing, you are enough as you are. You got this.” Unknown
Finally, tell the monkey in your brain that keeps dragging you all over the place with no end in sight to take a hike! Breathe, calm yourself down and stay focused on what you need to do to make it. YOU’VE GOT THIS!
Have an amazing day.
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Tia, these words are so empowering and resonate deeply! The analogy of being like a tree that has weathered many storms is a beautiful reminder of resilience and growth through adversity. I especially love the idea of “breathing darling” and remembering that challenges are just chapters in our bigger story. You’re right—staying calm and focused is a superpower, and even though it’s hard at times, the ability to stay grounded and keep moving forward is what ultimately helps us stand strong.
Your message is a wonderful encouragement to face fears head-on, stay focused, and remember that every step counts. Thank you for sharing this powerful reminder that we have everything we need inside us to move through life’s storms. You’ve definitely got this! 💪🌿❤️🌹
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