This One Simple Thing Will Help You Get Clarity

When Unpleasant Emotions Move In On You

Everyone responds to stress differently. When some people are triggered by it they take to alcohol, others lash out at folks, or as my children and I used to jokingly sing when something at home went wrong, “Kick the cat! Kick the cat!” Of course, not one of those actions will enable you to reel in your stress, let alone help you get clarity, that is, having your mind clear and able to focus, instead of loaded down and distracted by uncertainties, worries, and what-ifs.

How can you get that back?

The Easy Answer Is…

There are dozens of ways you can strengthen your resolve when dealing with an unplanned, unpleasant major life change. However, one remedy that is easily achievable is to commune with Nature. Yep, it’s that simple. She’ll listen to you, help bring you calm, and in her perfection, remind you that life is just cyclic like that. Ever changing.

When you spend intentional time with her you’ll get clarity and gain a healthier perspective.

For Example:

Some time ago, when I was dealing with a heartbreaking family situation over which I had no control, one of the things that helped me get through the misery of it was to spend time outside.

Every day I’d drive to a nearby park. On rainy days I’d sit in my car. When the weather was nice, I’d get out and walk. The sight and smell of the greenery, cadence of my stroll, and harmonious chirping of birds reassured me that I would again have personal peace and order in my life.

What a Positive Difference Nature Makes

Each day I would return home thinking and feeling in ways that increased my ability to not only cope, but to make tough, yet wise, decisions that would benefit me in the long run. From Nature’s embrace came the strength I needed to push through a little more, regardless of how painful the present situation was or what might follow in the future.

I refueled in that park every afternoon, until it was time for me to take one last drive away from it and toward a new city, a new chapter and a new life. When you need clarity, grit, self-compassion and direction, Nature’s got you.

Get Out, Stake Your Claim and Your Peace

When you feel stress welling up inside–get outside. Even if it’s just to hang out in your back yard or front porch for a while. If you don’t have a favorite outdoor spot, why not go on an adventure to find one? Or several? Nature’s calming effects are everywhere. Go on and let your Mother give you an all-encompassing hug. Unplug for a while. It will strengthen you and reaffirm that, indeed, stability in your life will be restored. You will again thrive. As surely as Winter turns to Spring.

Staying in touch with Nature is one of the many easy, yet effective, actions for you to take when you need to get clarity about a situation. A clear and determined mindset will assist you in making one heckuva comeback so you can move on to living a happier, more fulfilling life.