"Those “all over the place” feelings you’ve been having? They are symptoms of stress, NOT personal failures of yours. Do you feel flakey & inconsistent? That’s because your brain doesn’t know what news to brace for next, or what next month will hold.

Tired easily? That’s because your brain is burning energy 10 x faster than usual. Can’t seem to focus? That’s because your brain has temporarily shut down some functionality in your prefrontal cortex – the part that juggles complex tasks and planning due to the stress response.

Feeling creatively blocked? That’s because your brain has temporarily diverted all its’ creativity (aka the ability to solve novel problems) to, “How do I avoid dying?” while in a narrowed, slow burn, fight or flight state.

Suddenly don’t give AF about future-based goals, projects or dreams like you used to? That’s because your brain knows that being short sighted is a safer way to cope right now.

Your plans, creativity, energy, focus and motivation are on a YO-YO right now, because your brain believes you need to be extremely adaptive. You WILL NOT be on this roller coaster forever. Be patient with your brain.”

Sincerely, a Positive Psychology certified coach, author and fellow human, Alexis Rockley