Change your body to change your mind

You might not need to change your mind. You might need to change the state of your body.

If you are feeling grumpy, stuck, or down, you may just need to get your heart pumping, get some sunlight, get your body moving, take a shower, take a nap, drink some water, get some protein, or get a hug. When used well, these things aren’t distractions from the real work,t hey are the work.

We've been taught to handle things from the neck, up. If we can just strategize harder, plan better, or experience mental certainty or superiority, we will finally be happy. Howeverm your body is where you actually live right now. When your body is depleted, stressed, or stuck, your mind will reflect that. You can't think your way out of a state that your body is asking you to shift.

Before you try to use your thoughts to out-think your thoughts, try taking care of your body and see what you see differently. Sometimes the answer isn't an answer, it’s a physical state change.

What would shift in your life if you made a practice of shifting your body?