“I fight for my health every day in ways that most people don’t understand.
I’m not lazy. I’m a warrior.” Unknown
Listen to Episode 43 of The Diabetic Toolbox Podcast: My Soul Remains Calm
It is easy to get overwhelmed by the constant demands and challenges we face, especially when managing a chronic illness like diabetes. Yet, amidst the chaos, we have the power to cultivate inner peace and resilience. Today’s affirmation, “My soul remains calm,” reminds us to embrace tranquility and find strength within ourselves.
One effective way to anchor this calmness is through deep belly breathing. This simple yet powerful practice can help reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and improve overall well-being. Here’s a quick guide to deep belly breathing:
- Find a Comfortable Position: Sit or lie down in a comfortable position. Ensure your back is straight and your shoulders are relaxed.
- Place Your Hands: Place one hand on your chest and the other on your belly.
- Inhale Deeply: Take a slow, deep breath through your nose, allowing your belly to rise as you fill your lungs with air.
- Exhale Slowly: Breathe through your mouth, letting your belly fall gently.
- Repeat: Continue this breathing pattern for 5-10 minutes, focusing on the rise and fall of your belly with each breath.
Incorporating this practice into your daily routine can help maintain a sense of calm and strengthen your ability to handle life’s challenges with grace and resilience. As you cultivate this inner peace, let today’s affirmation guide your mindset: “My soul remains calm.”
Difficulties allow me to exercise my focus and determination. I trust my faith and concentrate on maintaining a calm soul during trying times. This approach will help me to conquer the challenges that face me.
I avoid being reactive to demanding situations that catch me off guard. Instead of allowing confrontation to anger me is easy, I choose to be proactive and take the higher road.
I embrace silence and spend time nurturing my mind and spirit. As a result, I remain calm even when others have lost their way and cannot overcome challenging situations.
When I encounter resistance in my life, my first emotion is not anger or fear. Instead, I silence my mind and open my heart to gain more understanding. I ignore the rise of impatience and irritation that pull at me. They serve no purpose, so I block them out completely.
I realize that giving in to negativity only serves to aggravate my situation. Therefore, I focus on overcoming challenges by counteracting negativity with positivity and peace.
I remind myself that I am wise enough to handle anything that life brings my way, remembering that when my soul is calm, I can think things through more clearly. I can make intelligent choices that produce excellent results by rejecting unease at my core.
Today, I am a conqueror. I can overcome any obstacle.
I create healthy boundaries. I remove everything and everyone that would hinder the serenity in my life; instead of focusing on my mistakes, I can see the value in all my life experiences. Even obstacles become worthwhile and meaningful when seen in my light of truth.
Journal prompt:
What self-care ritual can I undertake to help me develop a consistently calm soul?
Call to Action
Embrace the power of affirmations and journaling with our fillable e-book for this month: You Are Stronger Than You Think: Affirmations to Heal Your Mind, Body, and Spirit. This resource has daily affirmations and journal prompts to support your wellness journey.
Additionally, take your first step towards a healthier lifestyle by downloading our free diabetes walking kit, which includes a 30-day walking calendar and a clean eating program. These tools are crafted to help you build healthy habits that last a lifetime.
For personalized support, grab a spot in my private coaching program, Emotional Eating, and Diabetes: Taking Back Control. In 90 days you will lose 12-24 pounds, identify your eating triggers, heal your relationship with food, and together, we can navigate the complexities of diabetes management and emotional eating, empowering you to live your healthiest, most vibrant life.
With Peace & Love,
Renee
The Diabetic Toolbox 