08/27/2026
Sometimes life gives you one big thing… and then suddenly all the little things start feeling big too.
I’m in one of those phases right now.
There’s been a lot of emotion around Winston and what’s happening with his leg. And then the AC breaks. Something gets forgotten at the store. Work things come up.
Things that normally wouldn’t throw me out suddenly do.
And I think this is important to talk about because this happens to all of us. Even when you have the tools. Even when you understand what’s happening in your nervous system.
In those moments, “just feel your emotions” might not actually be what you need. Because you may already be feeling so much.
Instead, try changing feel to acknowledge.
Okay, I’m overwhelmed right now.
This is affecting me more than it normally would.
There’s a lot going on.
You’re not resisting what’s there, but you also don’t have to let the emotion pull you further into the reaction.
Acknowledge it. Give yourself a little space. And ask:
What’s the next best step?
We all go through phases like this. The work isn’t about never getting thrown out, it’s about learning how to recognize what’s happening and support yourself when you do.