This past week was tough. Clients, friends, even members of my own family were rattled by the constant stream of negativity and chaos in the world. I had calls where voices cracked, conversations where tempers flared, and moments where it felt like the weight of everything was too much.
And I get it. It’s human to feel upset, frustrated, even angry. I told each of them the same thing I remind myself: it’s okay to get upset, but you can’t live there. You acknowledge the storm, but you don’t pitch a tent in it.
The truth is, we can’t control the noise, the headlines, or the curveballs life throws. What we can control is how we respond, where we place our energy, and what we choose to focus on.
When you shift your attention to what’s within your control; your health, your relationships, your career, your goals, you start to feel grounded again. The storm doesn’t disappear, but it stops steering your life.
That’s the difference between drifting in chaos and moving with intention. Is it easy? Definitely not, but we have to continue to be the light when it is hard to see.
