When life feels uncomfortable – anxious, overwhelming, uncertain – your body sends signals long before your mind catches up. Most of us were taught to shut those signals down, power through, “stay positive,”and pretend we’re fine. Or doomscroll and pour another drink.
But avoiding discomfort doesn’t bring peace; it just disconnects you from yourself.
The truth is, healing starts when you learn how to stay with what’s uncomfortable, not run from it.
How do you respond when discomfort shows up? And what would a healthier response look like?
Michelle Chalfant
When life feels uncomfortable – anxious, overwhelming, uncertain – your body sends signals long before your mind catches up. Most of us were taught to shut those signals down, power through, “stay positive,”and pretend we’re fine. Or doomscroll and pour another drink.
But avoiding discomfort doesn’t bring peace; it just disconnects you from yourself.
The truth is, healing starts when you learn how to stay with what’s uncomfortable, not run from it.
How do you respond when discomfort shows up? And what would a healthier response look like?
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