Lighten Up!
January 15th, 2008, by Shelley Riutta
One of the the things that I love about my sister Vanessa is that whenever we talk if one of us has an “issue” we talk about it for about 5 minutes and then we start laughing hysterically–making fun of whatever we think is so awful. It is always such a relief and puts whatever we are stressed about in the proper perspective.
If you really think about it there are very few issues that are “life and death” yet we can sometimes get into that kind of mode with whatever we are focused on. The more serious you are about the issue—the more you need to laugh about it. See if you can think of something weighing on you right now? What if you knew that it would be resolved in a way that would be perfectly—and that it would resolve itself with minimal effort from you? Could you let go of your focus on this—and even have a little fun with it?
The truth is the more you are able to lighten up about something—the more relaxed you will be and in this relaxed state solutions to your “issue” will easily pop into your head. Sometimes if a client is really stressed out about something I will suggest that they have a lot of fun—get their mind completely off of it—it is in this place that they more easily resolve the issue.
So let go of trying to figure it all out—and have some fun instead!
Hi, I'm Shelley Riutta MSE, LPC a Holistic Psychotherapist in private practice. I specialize in helping people connect with their Authentic selves--and from this create a life that is in alignment with their Life Purpose and filled with Joy. I offer transformational individual counseling, presentations, groups and Workshops. You can get my Free Workbook "What Do You REALLY Want: Finding Purpose and Passion in Your Life" here or contact me at 920-265-2627.
