Handling Heavy Topics: Practical Tips from Dr. Kevin Gilliland
Our goal is to struggle well when we encounter them. Try them out, because if you don't try them out, you're never going to sort through these things and decrease those heavy emotional times, feelings and events that we're all going to go through, because you want to be able to manage it well enough that you can continue to be engaged in things that help us do that really well at times like that.
Feeling overwhelmed by the constant barrage of heavy topics in today's world? Dr. Kevin Gilliland has got your back. In this episode of 'Struggle Well. Live Well. Worry Less.', he shares down-to-earth strategies for managing those weighty subjects that can easily cloud our minds. Whether it's dealing with a sick family member or navigating through political turmoil, Dr. Gilliland offers actionable steps to help you maintain your mental balance.
He suggests setting boundaries around these topics, like dedicating only a specific amount of time each day to think about them and then mentally shelving them away. Dr. Gilliland also highlights the importance of seeking information that aligns with your values but challenges your perspectives. By doing so, you can reduce emotional strain and focus on what truly matters in your life.
Tune in to learn how to keep heavy subjects from taking over your mental space and discover ways to live a more balanced and peaceful life.