Small shifts in thinking can make a big difference to how you feel. Carmen Warrington, author of Today I Will…, shares five to try.
1. I have the right to look after myself
Looking after everyone else is only half the job. Run a bath, cook something you love, read, meditate or wander around the garden. Refilling your own tank matters as much as giving to others.
2. My way isn’t the only way
Whether it’s how the dishwasher gets stacked or how someone drives, other approaches are valid too. Letting go of rigid rules cuts down on tension, for you and the people around you.
3. The past is done
Stop replaying the “what ifs” and “should haves”. Keep the lessons, make peace with your choices, and let go of the regret and guilt.
4. I can let unfinished projects go
Half-finished projects quietly drain your energy. Ask whether each one is still worth your time. If it is, find what you need to finish it. If not, put it to rest.
5. I can step back
Do your best, then let things unfold. You aren’t responsible for other people’s moods. Releasing the need to control outcomes leaves room for better ones.
Carmen Warrington is a performer, meditation artist, celebrant and author of Today I Will…, published by Hachette Australia. She runs workshops in Melbourne through her business, Calm and Creative.
