Speaking to What’s Happening in the World and End-of-Year Overwhelm
In my opinion, this is a centuries old complex issue that I am far from an expert on and all the noise crowding social channels is both a disrespect and a disservice to the people on the front lines most directly, profoundly and tragically impacted. I’m not interested in adding to that noise.
However, I will readily engage in a deep conversation with anyone who desires either by phone, video or in person. Please reach out. I don’t pretend to have solutions or expert insight in these matters, but I do have heart to share.
Now, where I do have expert insight is how Highly Sensitive Entrepreneurs and leaders can best be managing themselves for ultimate calm and contributive productivity regardless of what chaos is happening in the world, and regardless of the end-of-year overwhelm so many are experiencing on top of it all. Honestly, that’s the best focus we can have. The world isn’t going to benefit because you feel bad, anxious, worried or overwhelmed. Take care of your nervous system so you’re available to contribute through your relationships, providing stellar service and support to your clients and just overall how you show up in the world.
Keys to Riding the Wave
Here are your golden keys to beat end-of-year overwhelm and ride this wave through these continuing exceptional times and at this often volatile time of year:
1. Privilege of Agency. Use your agency to connect and reconnect as needed to yourself, to what your body and nervous system need to operate optimally. If needed, set yourself up with the HSE Training Kits (see Recommended Resources below) we have available to support you in doing so that include tools you will want to continue to use as we head into another New Year and beyond.
2. Physical Activity. According to the National Library of Medicine, “Exercise stimulates the sympathetic nervous system and will induce an integrated response from the body; This response works to maintain an appropriate level of homeostasis for the increased demand in physical, metabolic, respiratory, and cardiovascular efforts.” AKA you’re more likely to be able to access calm under stress or duress. So spend time in nature, exercise, nourish your body with intentional movement and use your voice. Holding in, pulling back, burying yourself in constant digital stimulation is going to render your system drained and dulled. Stay sharp so you’re available to contribute as needed, where needed.
3. Supportive Community. We are in the midst of a collective shift from 3D to 5D consciousness and this can feel very destabilizing as it is literally a disruption to support a reconstruction. You might find yourself having thoughts and feelings of fear, anger, sadness, or a sense of homesickness for you’re not even sure what that either come out of the blue or don’t make logical sense. It’s really important to surround yourself by others who get you as an HSP and are willing to acknowledge this shift as we move from 3D consciousness (D standing for the dimension of consciousness) which is about viewing things from a purely physical state, survival of the fittest; to then into 4D which is the beginning of a gateway to the fifth where it feels like we are literally caught between the old and the new , awakening to ideas such as the importance of diet, meditation, leading a healthy lifestyle; to then 5D when you begin to understand that all are one and we are all connected. How do you navigate building and growing a business, leadership or just going to the grocery store in the midst of all this? You receive support by a team and a community who are committed to this shift rather than clinging to the old. This way it all becomes easier. It’s why members of the Business Miracles Community continue to rise above the fray, defy gravity and create incredible results in the midst of these times. Go here to schedule a conversation to explore what receiving this type of support can look like for you.
Follow these steps to tap into the power we truly have and own as HSP Entrepreneurs and leaders. We truly are equipped and can be empowered to set the frame energetically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually for this time of year and these times we are living through.
Watch the training clip and complete the transformation assignment below to work with this further.
Training Clip
Transformation Assignment
Reflection
Typically the end of the year is fraught with excitement, anticipation and maybe even a little bit of dread thrown into the mix. It’s all-too-common to feel this end-of-year overwhelm and overstimulation with so many places to be, things to do, people to connect with and obligations to fulfill.
Take a moment for self inquiry or journaling on the following questions:
- In what areas does overwhelm or overstimulation typically come up for you this time of year?
- How has this impacted your experience in the past and in what ways did you cope?
Next Inspired Action
Based on your answers above and the suggestions in the training clip, what are 1-3 things you can do differently this year to set a supportive frame for yourself – energetically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually – for this time of year?
Examples of Suggestions in Training Clip: spending time in nature, exercise, listening to your body, utilizing your voice, being in supportive community.
Recommended Resources
Resources mentioned in this post and other helpful related materials:
- HSE Training Kits:
- Survive to Thrive – includes assessment to determine your default coping mechanism and a training with tools on breaking the coping cycle
- Stop the Overwhelm – includes 4 powerful energy management tools to take control of your nervous system and stop the overwhelm from taking over.
- No More Burnout – includes tools to support you with creating true work/life balance as a highly sensitive
- Highly Sensitive Leadership Training Program – details about our training program designed specifically for HSP entrepreneurs (HSEs) on HSP leadership.
- Clarity Call – talk to a coach to explore what support through the Highly Sensitive Leadership Training Program can look like for you.
