How to take small steps that will make big changes
We here at Pacem Tempestate can offer you top notch legal advice which will help you achieve wholeness during your most tumultuous times. However, we cannot be there for you at every moment, so we have compiled a list of things you can do when life is beginning to overwhelm you. We hope you find these tips helpful and that they will give you the tools you need to weather the storm.
Take a Walk: Research suggests that exercise is a great stress reliever, and taking a walk around your neighborhood is an easy way to accomplish this. Try listening to music or a podcast to take your mind off the things that are weighing you down. If you’re feeling stuck in your job or personal life, taking a walk has also been shown to boost creativity. So get out there!
Accomplish a Task: Do you have what feels like 100 things you haven’t gotten around to? If so, do ONE of those things. Yes, one. When you have a multitude of pending tasks, you may feel like accomplishing any of them is a massive undertaking. This feeling can be overwhelming and lead to unnecessary added stress. So do one task; if you feel empowered to continue, complete another. Before you know it, that pile of tasks taking up space in your mind will begin to dissipate. You got this!
Journal: When life feels like a storm, it can be easy to fall into feeling like the world is working against you. If you are finding yourself in this mindset, try writing down what you are grateful for. Expressing gratitude is one of the most effective ways of keeping track of the many blessings in your life.
Wish someone well: We can all get caught up in our own problems, and while they are very important, they are not the only problems that exist. If someone in your life is sick, or going through a particularly difficult time, take a few moments to think about them, what they are going through and what you wish for their present and future. Not only will this make you make you feel more connected to your loved one, but it will temporarily take the pressure off of the unique challenges you are facing. And who knows? Maybe someone is doing the same for you.
Give yourself a break: What you are going through is hard, there is no denying or downplaying that. So take it easy on yourself. Take deep breaths often and take time to yourself if needed. Indulge in your favorite foods, movies and books. There is no shame in taking time to focus on yourself. Remember, you must take care of yourself before you can take care of anybody else. This too shall pass.
We hope that these tips have empowered you to take your happiness into your own hands. We here at Pacem Tempestate Law are experts in bringing clarity and peace back into your life, but much of the groundwork needs to come from you. These tips are in no way cure-alls, but they are effective first steps which can begin to pave the pathway to wholeness. Implementing these rituals into your life is one way you can reclaim agency over your own well-being.