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When you feel stressed, it is often because there is so much competing for your time and attention. Feeling out of control is one of the greatest threats of all to the human brain. Here’s a quick activity to take back control.  Make a list of everything that's causing you stress. Go through that list and cross off everything for which you have no control. Of the things that are in your control, pick one and ask yourself the following questions:  Is this a problem that I can solve?
Is there an action that I can take?
Is it an emotion I can just let myself feel?
Is it a thought I can reframe?  So much of our stress comes from worrying about things beyond our control. It's normal. Our brain doesn't like uncertainty, so it's natural for us to do that, but we can take back control. We can use our mind to change our brain.  One easy way to do that is to focus on something very specific that's in your control.  ----------------  Subscribe to the Anne Grady Group for more resilience-building tools and strategies! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU8s....  ----------------  Sign up for Anne's weekly Resilience Reset email list! 
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Are you in control?

When you feel stressed, it is often because there is so much competing for your time and attention. Feeling out of control is one of the greatest threats of all to the human brain. Here’s a quick activity to take back control.

Make a list of everything that's causing you stress. Go through that list and cross off everything for which you have no control. Of the things that are in your control, pick one and ask yourself the following questions:

Is this a problem that I can solve?
Is there an action that I can take?
Is it an emotion I can just let myself feel?
Is it a thought I can reframe?

So much of our stress comes from worrying about things beyond our control. It's normal. Our brain doesn't like uncertainty, so it's natural for us to do that, but we can take back control. We can use our mind to change our brain.

One easy way to do that is to focus on something very specific that's in your control.

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YouTube Video UExTZERTdG9fZ2VxQnF0bnBPUmNXMzMyZjRaRFdqdzdIYi4zQTkzRjgxRTY0OEU0MkM3

Are you in control?

September 28, 2023 1:53 pm

We all know one. A person who just isn’t very nice or one that is perpetually difficult. This person can be a colleague, someone that works at your doctor’s office, or even a family member. (Truth bomb: If you don’t know this person, it could be you 😉).  Here’s the thing, most people don’t wake up and think, “I want to be difficult and unkind today”. We all want to be loved and to have a sense of belonging. It is a basic human need. No one aims to be disliked or excluded.  When people are rude, difficult, overbearing, or just plain mean, try to remember the following:  Hurt people hurt people. It’s not an excuse, but it is an explanation and one that allows us to see people through a lens of compassion instead of judgment. You can still be frustrated, you can create distance between yourself and this person, or can choose to not have them in your life.  We behave like the person we think we are. It is impossible to behave in a way that is inconsistent with the way we see ourselves. If someone has self-hatred or isn’t happy, they will behave that way toward others, often unintentionally. We have blindspots when it comes to our behavior, and often our intent gets lost in the process.  Conserve your mental and emotional energy. Each day, we have a certain amount of cognitive, emotional, and physical energy. Every decision, task, thought, and behavior withdraws energy. Once it’s gone, it’s gone for the day. Be deliberate about who or what receives that energy.  Focus on getting it right. When someone hurts or wrongs us, it is tempting to want to return the favor. Unfortunately, that does nothing to fix the situation and only frustrates you. What is your goal, and is what you’re doing getting you closer to reaching it?  Rather than react, ask yourself, “What does getting it right look like”?  When you have a difficult person in your life, remember to focus on what you control. And while it’s not always easy, give people the benefit of the doubt and assume positive intent. The truth is that we are all doing the best we can with the resources we have available. If someone could behave better in that moment, they would.  ----------------  Subscribe to the Anne Grady Group for more resilience-building tools and strategies! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU8s....  ----------------  Sign up for Anne's weekly Resilience Reset email list! 
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Hurt people hurt people

We all know one. A person who just isn’t very nice or one that is perpetually difficult. This person can be a colleague, someone that works at your doctor’s office, or even a family member. (Truth bomb: If you don’t know this person, it could be you 😉).

Here’s the thing, most people don’t wake up and think, “I want to be difficult and unkind today”. We all want to be loved and to have a sense of belonging. It is a basic human need. No one aims to be disliked or excluded.

When people are rude, difficult, overbearing, or just plain mean, try to remember the following:

Hurt people hurt people. It’s not an excuse, but it is an explanation and one that allows us to see people through a lens of compassion instead of judgment. You can still be frustrated, you can create distance between yourself and this person, or can choose to not have them in your life.

We behave like the person we think we are. It is impossible to behave in a way that is inconsistent with the way we see ourselves. If someone has self-hatred or isn’t happy, they will behave that way toward others, often unintentionally. We have blindspots when it comes to our behavior, and often our intent gets lost in the process.

Conserve your mental and emotional energy. Each day, we have a certain amount of cognitive, emotional, and physical energy. Every decision, task, thought, and behavior withdraws energy. Once it’s gone, it’s gone for the day. Be deliberate about who or what receives that energy.

Focus on getting it right. When someone hurts or wrongs us, it is tempting to want to return the favor. Unfortunately, that does nothing to fix the situation and only frustrates you. What is your goal, and is what you’re doing getting you closer to reaching it? Rather than react, ask yourself, “What does getting it right look like”?

When you have a difficult person in your life, remember to focus on what you control. And while it’s not always easy, give people the benefit of the doubt and assume positive intent. The truth is that we are all doing the best we can with the resources we have available. If someone could behave better in that moment, they would.

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Subscribe to the Anne Grady Group for more resilience-building tools and strategies! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU8s....

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Sign up for Anne's weekly Resilience Reset email list!
https://www.annegradygroup.com/strong...

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More at https://www.annegradygroup.com​​​​​
▶︎ Instagram: @AnneGradyGroup
▶︎ Twitter: @AnneGradyGroup
▶︎ Facebook: Anne Grady Group
▶︎ New Book + Companion Journal: https://www.annegradygroup.com/books/...

YouTube Video UExTZERTdG9fZ2VxQnF0bnBPUmNXMzMyZjRaRFdqdzdIYi4xNjIyNEE0MDEyRDlCMjBE

Hurt people hurt people

July 24, 2023 2:47 pm

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20 hours ago

Life is all about pushing yourself, risk-taking, and growing. Constantly stretching yourself to learn new things is a resilience-building skill. Embrace someday today! #MindfulMonday ... See MoreSee Less

Life is all about pushing yourself, risk-taking, and growing. Constantly stretching yourself to learn new things is a resilience-building skill. Embrace someday today! #MindfulMonday
4 days ago

You never realize how long a minute is until you exercise. 🏋️‍♀️

Set a timer for 1-minute. Close your eyes, relax your forehead, and slow your breathing. Do this a few times a day and you'll be amazed at what a difference one minute can make.
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You never realize how long a minute is until you exercise. 🏋️‍♀️  Set a timer for 1-minute. Close your eyes, relax your forehead, and slow your breathing. Do this a few times a day and youll be amazed at what a difference one minute can make.

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Indeed! Trying to hold a plank….

HIIT workouts you don’t even exercise for a minute at a time and they destroy me 🥵

5 days ago

What do you do to reduce stress?

Chances are, it won't work because you are still focused on stress. Instead, find what brings you joy, and do more of that. Make time for it, schedule it, and don't apologize for it.

What brings you joy? Let's collect a list of joy building activities together.
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Anne, I love your shirt! That music brings me joy and peace when I am stressed. ✨💗

Your videos enjoying your ranch and animals brings me joy.

Down time with family and friends, for sure!

Sunshine 🌞

Excellent advice Anne, thank you!

Still trying to figure out what I actually enjoy and want to do🙋🏼‍♀️

Time with my grand babies and Girls camping 😍

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6 days ago

Reminder: You’re doing better than you think. 🙏 ... See MoreSee Less

Reminder: You’re doing better than you think. 🙏

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You’re actually doing better than more than 90% of the human population on this planet. Be grateful.

Absolutely!!

7 days ago

When we have something to look forward to, we experience greater productivity, creativity, and motivation. It even improves our relationships when we share our hopes and dreams with others. You’ll also find yourself more open to new ideas and opportunities that help get you closer to your goal.

If you don’t have anything planned in the near future that excites you or creates anticipatory joy, here is your invitation to create something. Share in the comments what you're looking forward to! 👇
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When we have something to look forward to, we experience greater productivity, creativity, and motivation. It even improves our relationships when we share our hopes and dreams with others. You’ll also find yourself more open to new ideas and opportunities that help get you closer to your goal.  If you don’t have anything planned in the near future that excites you or creates anticipatory joy, here is your invitation to create something. Share in the comments what youre looking forward to! 👇
1 week ago

A few years ago, I got to speak at a women’s conference with TWO former first ladies, Maria Shriver and Michelle Obama. They shared so much wisdom and definitely dropped some truthbombs. This was one of my favorites. 👇

I can’t count the number of times I hear, “I’m JUST an administrative assistant”, or “I’m JUST a nurse, not a doctor”, or “I’m JUST a stay at home mom”. We have to get the word “JUST” out of our vocabulary. We all have unique gifts. Celebrate yours. #MindfulMonday
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A few years ago, I got to speak at a women’s conference with TWO former first ladies, Maria Shriver and Michelle Obama. They shared so much wisdom and definitely dropped some truthbombs. This was one of my favorites. 👇  I can’t count the number of times I hear, “I’m JUST an administrative assistant”, or “I’m JUST a nurse, not a doctor”, or “I’m JUST a stay at home mom”. We have to get the word “JUST” out of our vocabulary. We all have unique gifts. Celebrate yours. #MindfulMonday
2 weeks ago

Take time today to express your gratitude for the badass women in your life. I am beyond thankful for the amazing ones in mine! #internationalwomensday2024 #StrongerTogether ... See MoreSee Less

Take time today to express your gratitude for the badass women in your life. I am beyond thankful for the amazing ones in mine! #InternationalWomensDay2024  #StrongerTogether

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Thank YOU for being a bright light for so many of us! Shine on, friend! 🫶🏻☀️ [Marianne Reid Schrom]

2 weeks ago

#ThrowbackThursday to 2019 when I got to spend #InternationalWomensDay at QVC! I’ll never forget it!! ... See MoreSee Less

#ThrowbackThursday to 2019 when I got to spend #InternationalWomensDay at QVC! I’ll never forget it!!Image attachmentImage attachment

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Ok, that looks FUN! I hope you got the “speaker discount” 🤣

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