Stuck in time travel? 3 Steps to get you unstuck
Do you know why Hollywood takes care of time-traveling for you? Because when you, a mere mortal, take on time-traveling, you fill your head with worry and stress. You stop being present and start mulling over the what-ifs, what-nots and could-have-beens.
It’s all too much; you step into overwhelm. There are too many options, your brain cannot focus on all of them with clarity and it gets super messy, like an unattended skein of wool in the hands of a toddler.
When my clients feel overwhelmed, stressed, and anxious, it's a clear sign they're mentally journeying through time.
SIGNS THAT YOU’RE WORRYING ABOUT THE FUTURE:
You’re fretting over potential outcomes
You’re worrying about impending arguments you’re one hundred percent certain will take place
You’re speculating about other people’s future reactions
You’re ruminating, pondering, weighing options -real and imaginary- about all of the above
But wait! BEING STUCK IN THE PAST IS NO PEACH EITHER:
You’re regretting something that happened or that you did or said
You’re wishing things were different even though there’re nothing you can do to change the past
You feel powerless and full of guilt, shame and regret
You are not enjoying the blank slate of the present and the ability to rewrite your story
However, the moment you stop time traveling you can begin to:
Assess your current situation more clearly
Recognize the opportunity in front of you
Realign with your goals or aspirations
Plan actionable steps forward
Start making real progress
The key to avoiding the pitfalls of mental time-travel is staying in the present. It's not always easy, but it gets easier with practice. The next time you feel overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious, try this:
Remind yourself that you are not Doctor Strange, you don’t work for Stark Industries and you don’t own a TARDIS.
Take a few deep breaths to bring yourself back to NOW.
Feel the transformation from stress to clarity, allowing you to make wiser choices.
Repeat as necessary.
These steps will work for everything from small concerns to major life decisions.
Future you will thank you.
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