Mar 14 (edited) • Self Care
So much of our stress comes from focusing on things we can't control
I saw this graphic on LinkedIn this morning, and it stopped me mid-scroll.
How many of these things are a source of stress for you?
😰 What's happening around you
👥 What other people think of you
📊 How people are "rating" your work
🪞 How other people take care of themselves
⏪ Things that have already happened
😟 Things that might happen
👀 What other people are doing
🗣️ Other people's opinions
Those are things that drain us, but our real power lives in what we CAN control.
🚧 Our boundaries
🧠 Our thoughts and actions
🎯 The goals we set
⚡ What we choose to give our energy to
💗 How we speak to ourselves
🏔️ How we handle challenges
Mental health isn't just about managing hard moments - it's about where we choose to focus our attention, every day. When we redirect that energy inward, something shifts. The noise quiets, and we feel more grounded, more capable, more at peace.
🔁 I'll save this graphic to the classroom so you can download it and review it the next time you feel overwhelmed.
💬 What's one thing you're choosing to focus on today that's fully in your control? Drop it in the comments — let's hold each other accountable. 👇
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So much of our stress comes from focusing on things we can't control
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