Frustrated? Stressed? Mind Your Words
When we think something, that’s one step. But when we express thoughts or feelings out loud, they start gaining momentum.
- “This is so hard.”
- “I’m so exhausted.”
- “I’m completely overwhelmed.”
- “I can’t do this…”
Have any of these phrases escaped your mouth lately?
I will admit to 1, 2, and 3. And well, okay-4 slipped out a time or two, but what can you do? Expressing how we feel is the first step to relief.
And although expressing our feelings can be helpful, the real root of our stress comes primarily from the thoughts we focus on and the words we use.
When we think something, that’s one step. But when we express thoughts or feelings out loud, they start gaining momentum. After a while, whatever we say becomes true for us.
Our thoughts and feelings are the fuel for our attitudes, actions, and words. So when we feed them our energy and attention, we keep filling up the fuel tank with those same thoughts and feelings.
Not a bad thing if you’re happy and feeling good. But if you’re feeling frustrated or stressed, then not so good.
The stories we tell ourselves become the foundation we stand on.
