Relief When Life Feels Chaotic
It appears as though every day brings new unsettling changes we must adapt to. Some are political, such as the sending of the National Guard and units of the military to patrol American cities. Others directly affect many of us, such as the loss of medical benefits or, for government workers, the loss of jobs. And for many of us, new technologies such as AI (Artificial Intelligence) must be understood and evaluated. It can feel like being in the middle of a whirlwind.
Our Mental Activity
A change is a stimulus. Each change we perceive requires a response. The National Guard patrolling our cities? How do we feel about that? If we are among those who have lost access to medical care, what are we going to do about that? And what do we think about AI? Is it beneficial or dangerous? And should we, or should we not, use it ourselves? All this extra mental activity, matching responses to unsettling changes, increases our stress level.
Reactions to Frequent Unsettling Changes
For those who are directly affected, such as government workers who have been fired, this stimulus of having the rug pulled out from under them evokes feelings of alarm, anxiety, depression, resentment and anger; and thoughts about how to cope with this situation. They will be preoccupied with ideas about how to find a new job. And some will respond to the trauma by temporarily freezing, becoming unable to react at all.
For those who are not directly affected, the barrage of changes is more abstract but will elicit the same feelings: alarm (what is happening to our country?), depression (the loss of the country we knew), anger (at those who have instigated these changes), and, for some, thoughts about how to protest and attempt to change the situation.
Uncertainty and Decision-Making
When unsettling changes keep coming, even small decisions can start to feel overwhelming. Should I make this purchase now before tariffs make it more expensive? Should I take that trip, with all the current problems with air traffic control? Should I re-balance my portfolio to a more conservative strategy? Our minds are already overloaded with trying to process bigger uncertainties, so everyday choices feel harder than they should. This constant hesitation drains energy and creates even more stress.
How Your Inner Guide Can Help
It can provide periods of peacefulness and calm every time you enter the self-hypnotic state. And it can use its vast store of knowledge to help you make good decisions, which will lead you to the best possible outcomes while easing the burden of uncertainty. If you already have an Inner Guide and give it regular time to work, you’ll find yourself feeling steadier and more at ease. And if you don’t yet have one, I’ll soon be offering a new way to acquire one.
