Not feeling quite like yourself these days?
During this strange season, some of us are on Over Drive- burning the midnight oil, getting lots done, taking on new projects and goals. Some of us are on Under Drive- hard to motivate, hard to concentrate, hard to stick with much of anything. Whatever the case, it can be hard to feel like yourself when the whole world is off tilt. Here are some pearls from Brené Browns new podcast Unlocking Us on Anxiety, Calm and Over/Under Functioning.
Here’s the jist:
We have patterned ways of managing anxiety that come from our first families. Learned behaviors for dealing with fear and uncertainty.
Over-functioners code of conduct:- “I won’t feel. I will do. I don’t need help. I help.”
Under-functioners code of conduct: “I won’t function. I fall apart. I don’t function. I need help.” Where do you fall in times of stress? Here’s what can help:
Recognize your pattern. Name it, own it. If you are over-functioning try to let your guard down and receive help. If you are under-functioning find ways to amplify your strengths and competence.
Finding healthy ways to relax in the tension of life’s uncertainties right now is just one breath away. ❤️