Taking Our Cues from a Toddler
As September is within reach, my clients are reporting a feeling of overwhelm as they consider transitions to Fall.
For many that means new school years for kids, a ramping up at work, and year-end goals to achieve.
To manage the feelings of overwhelm and anxiety, let’s take two cues from a 19-month old:
1. Enjoy the moment. As you can see from the photo below, this toddler is intentionally all in to the splash pad.
2. Take what you need. For him, it was cooling off in the hot weather. (Not to mention a ride on the scooter which he borrowed from a “new friend” at the park.)
And finally, my advice:
3. Plan ahead for what you can get done now and then “park” the rest. Let the concerns sit until you can actually take charge of the matters.
Research shows that worrying does not reduce the overwhelm nor does it resolve your concerns. In fact, worrying might only add to your level of anxiety and no one needs more of that.
>What do you do to reduce your overwhelm?
>What helps you manage the anxiety of all of the responsibilities that come in September?
Please share your thoughts in the comments below. I would love to hear from you!
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Gail
“I’m Gail Cummings, a business lawyer turned psychotherapist, coach, and speaker. I help lawyers be productive, develop business, advance their careers, and I work with law firms to develop their talent.”
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