Why Is Being Still Difficult?
Your mind’s been on overdrive, jumping from one distraction to another, lost in past regrets or future worries. It’s chaos up there.
You’ve tried to chill out. But even your downtime is a frenzy: Netflix on the TV, scrolling through reels, online shopping. Sound familiar?
Maybe you’ve given meditation, gentle yoga, or breathwork a shot. Instead of zen, you got anxiety: your mind races, your to-do list explodes, and the slow pace drives you nuts. Why is it so damn hard to relax and be still?
When you’re stuck in a sympathetic state—anxious, stressed, angry, or overwhelmed—stillness feels like a threat. Your stress response screams for action: fight, flight, move.
So, trying to relax feels dangerous to your body. That’s why your chill time is hijacked by screens. Your meditation session? Sabotaged by a racing mind. Your sleep? Bombarded by endless worry.
Here are three way to finding ease in stillness:
1.Complete the Stress Cycle
If you’re stressed, your nervous system sees stillness as the enemy. Start by moving: sway, shake, walk—let your body release the stress before you try to calm down.
2.Brain Dump Before you sit still, dump your mental clutter. Write down what’s on your mind.
3. Ease In If stillness freaks you out, ease into it. Start with just one minute. Gradually increase the time as your comfort grows.
Small Movements Matter. If total stillness feels like a threat, introduce gentle, intentional movements. Sway slowly or focus on your breath’s rhythm.
Embrace the Calm. Constant motion keeps you in your sympathetic state. Slowing down lets you tap into a deeper connection with emotions, intuition, creativity, and inner calm.