Coping With Spiraling Thoughts

Just like this staircase, I know quarantine can feel like a swirl of emotions. It twists your stomach in knots, and allows you so so much time to think.

While this can be a good thing since you get time to reflect, it can also leave time for your thoughts to spiral out of control.

When this happens, which is more often than I’d like to admit, I like to remind myself of my life before quarantine. I like to think about my blessings and what is waiting for me just over the horizon.

The reality is, the “old life” before quarantine you once felt happiest in is still there - you just might not be able to see it well right now!

Think about it, you are still you, your dreams are still the same - if not even bigger now! Think of it like huge tree branch on the sidewalk blocking your walking path. Even though there’s a roadblock in front, the path itself has not lost it’s identity! Yes, the path might look a little different, but once that branch is cleared, the end goal of continuing on the walk is still there!

I’m not sure if this makes sense, but what I mean to say is that although this time in history sucks (we all know), you still have so much left to discover in life! I find focusing on the big picture helpful when I get overwhelmed with current situations. Although we’re always reminded to be “living in the present,” it’s okay to be excited for the future too!!