Emotional 911!
So you’re freaking out . . .
Take a break/rest. Your emotions need you to give them TLC!
Identify Your Emotion.
Check Your Relational Circuits/get your Parasympathetic System back online.
Try this method
Interactive Journaling with Jesus
Get face to face with someone who can validate you and help you return to joy.
REMEMBER! You need validation, NOT fear bonding.
Once your body is calm, remember his Word! You will be much more receptive of truth once you sense His loving presence.
These techniques will begin to build your relational brain skills.
Bad Coverage
When we are upset, we struggle to stay relational. It’s just how our bodies work. We want to hear from God but it’s like we have bad reception. That’s why we need to get our relational brain circuits back online so that we can hear what God wants to say to us.
The more joy & rest you have, the more resilient you become, and the less easily you are overwhelmed. This is a huge component of maturity!