Introduction: Welcome to the Monster in My Head Show, where we talk to real people about the real insecurities many of us face, and explore ways to overcome them. I'm BRE, your host, and today's episode is special. No guests, just you and me. We'll delve into a topic close to my heart—how to cope when life feels out of control. This episode is inspired by my newly released song, "Crazy Stupid Life," which you can listen to here!
When life feels out of control, it can be incredibly scary. But if we approach life with an explorative mindset, I believe there's a lot we can gain from these experiences. So here are five things I found for myself helped me let go of control and go with the flow of life.
Tip 1: Reflect on Past Triumphs:
- When life feels chaotic and you're unsure if everything is going to work out in your favor, take a moment to recall instances when life felt out of your control but everything eventually worked out.
- Document specific examples in a journal to remind yourself that challenges are temporary. This will also remind you of the strength you developed during these circumstances that made you the person you are today.
- Acknowledge that, even if things didn't go as planned, you're still here and are stronger and better because of it.
Tip 2: Take a Zoomed-Out Perspective:
- When your problems or circumstances feel like they're taking over your life, take a moment to zoom out and consider the grand scale of the universe.
- Acknowledge how small we are in the grand scheme of things, tiny people on one tiny planet in a very massive universe. Even though your problems are real, painful, and scary, there is a lot of world outside of your problems.
- Recognize how short of a time we have here on this little planet, and focus on what it looks like to make the most of every day, problems and all.
Tip 3: Realize Moments Are Transient:
- Avoid clinging to negative moments; recognize that they are passing. When bad things happen, sometimes we continue to experience the effects in our mind even after the moment has passed.
- Focus on what it looks like to let go of a situation or moment once it has passed, actively working to stay present.
- Understand that ruminating on painful situations or allowing your mind to go in circles trying to figure out things you don't have the answers for will just make your present miserable. Do the best you can to let each moment go as it passes.
Tip 4: Grow from Every Situation:
- When facing challenges, sometimes the only thing you have control over is yourself, your reactions, and what you gain or lose from each experience.
- Identify opportunities for personal development during difficult times so that when they are over, you have become a better, more well rounded person because of them.
- Pain and chaos in our lives will sometimes bring up internal issues or fears we didn't know we still had or were clinging onto. View this chaos as a chance to address internal issues as they come up, learning how to overcome them internally while they are making themselves known.
Tip 5: Change Your Perspective:
- Realize that the way we see our lives drastically affects how we experience them.
- Shifting your perspective from viewing life as a journey with a destination that we have to fight to reach to an exciting adventure that we get to experience everyday will drastically impact the quality of your life on a day to day basis.
- Altering your perspective can enhance your experience, even when outward circumstances remain the same.
Conclusion: Life's chaos is inevitable, but how we navigate it is within our control. These tips are personal reflections that may resonate with you. Remember, change is constant, and growth often arises from the most challenging moments. If you'd like to dive deeper into the inspiration behind "Crazy Stupid Life," join me next week for a behind-the-scenes discussion. Thank you for being a part of today's episode, and I look forward to connecting with you again next week!
Watch the music video and learn all about the song ‘Crazy Stupid Life’ here: https://bremusicpage.com/crazy-stupid-life