11/04/2025
🪫So much of our stress comes from trying to carry things that were never meant to be ours. When we’re constantly scanning for danger, worrying about how others feel, or replaying moments we can’t change, our nervous system stays stuck in overdrive. It’s exhausting.
🔍 One place to start is simply noticing the difference between what’s within our control and what’s not. We can’t change other people’s reactions, undo the past, stop aging, or prevent unexpected life events. When our focus settles there, it’s common to feel anxious, frustrated, or helpless.
✨What is in our control tends to live closer to home: the way we speak to ourselves, the boundaries we set, how we care for our needs, the effort we put into what matters, and how we respond when big emotions show up. Focusing here can help us feel more grounded, calmer in our bodies, and more connected to the people around us.
🫶 Shifting your attention isn’t about ignoring reality or pretending everything is okay. It’s about protecting your energy and tending to yourself with intention. And just like any new skill, it can take time. If it feels hard, you’re not doing it wrong.
💭 Try asking yourself:“Is this something I can control, influence, accept, or let go?”
💐Your energy is precious. Spend it where it can nourish you.
