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The 3 Critical Steps You Need To Take Before You Hit Rock Bottom

Chaos cannot be tamed by chaos.

Amanda Holt

Jun 04, 2018

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If you're anything like me, you hate when surprises are thrown at you.

It's worse when it comes at you all at once and threatens to tear your plans apart. Everything you thought was going to happen doesn't happen. Your life feels like it's crumbling around you and you're not all sure it's possible that it can be picked up.

When this happens, it feels like we're flailing and grasping onto anything that we can in order to stop before we hit rock bottom.

But if we're not careful, we start grasping at straws. How does that help? It doesn't plain and simple.

Chaos cannot be tamed by chaos.

Before we start grasping for anything in our reach, let's take these 3 simple and critical steps.

1. Take a step back.

Whatever it is that's causing the chaos in your life, take a step back from it.

Your job? Take a vacation. However long you need, I bet you have some sick days and vacation stored up. Mental health days are real and necessary.

Your home? I'm not saying take a full-blown vacation from your family. It's probably the worst thing you can do, but you can take a day to sit back and find your peace of mind.

Your entire life? I'll admit. Sometimes, it feels like everything in your life is falling apart. Nothing is going right and you feel like you're failing. Take a mini road trip. Go read a book. Escape!

Do anything you can to take a break. Nothing is too urgent that you can't take five minutes to yourself.

2. Breathe

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It sounds like step one, but this is an additional reminder to breathe.

Life is frustrating. It's terrifying. It's unpredictable.

Life is messy.

Don't hold your breath waiting for everything to resolve the way you want it too.

Don't just take a step back. Breathe and take your mind off of it. Do yoga classes to exercise your mind and body. Take up painting even if you're bad at it. Photography, hiking, writing, or any hobby that allows you to unplug and escape from the hustle and bustle of life.

Breathe and realize not everything is in your control.

3. Pray

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Yeah, I said it!

In the midst of your flailing and the chaos, have you forgotten the one person who has the authority to calm the storms (Matthew 4:34-41)?

Maybe you haven't and you've prayed every day for the situation to change, disappear, or resolve.

In this case, I urge you to change your prayer. Instead, pray for the peace to withstand the chaos. Pray for the peace that allows you to take a step back and breathe.

Know this: rock bottom isn't a destination. It's just part of the journey.

While you may be approaching it full speed ahead, you're not alone and it isn't the end for you.

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1. Take a step back.

2. Breathe

3. Pray

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1. "What do I have to study for?"

2. "What class do I need to study for the most?"

3. "I’m going to ace this."

4. "Focus!"

5."I have no idea what I'm reading."

6. "I should call my smart friend about this."

7. "I’m going to fail. I’m going to fail."

8. "I’m dropping out of school."

9. "What grade do I have to get on the final to pass the class?"

10. "Oh, no, I have to do good."

11. "I shouldn’t have procrastinated all semester."

12. "I wanna go to bed."

13. "We did not learn this!"

14. "I should go get food."

15. "Why do we even have finals?"

16. "I don’t want to be at the library."

17. "Get off your phone."

18. "I can watch Netflix for like 20 minutes and then go back to studying."

19. "I shouldn’t have watched Netflix."

20. "You have to study now!"

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You don't have time to be timid. You must be bold and daring. — Lumière

If watching is all you're gonna do, then you're gonna watch your life go by without ya. — Laverne

Sometimes the right path is not the easiest one. — Grandmother Willow

Always let your conscience be your guide. — Jiminy Cricket

To infinity and beyond. — Buzz Lightyear

Life is a journey to be experienced, not a problem to be solved. — Pooh

Let it go. — Elsa

If you can't say something nice, don't say nothin' at all. — Thumper

Today's special moments are tomorrow's memories. — Genie

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Blankets

Gift Cards

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Pajamas

Candles

A Fish

CDs

Movie Tickets

Candy

Gag Gifts

Dollar Shave Club

A Stocking of Toys

Stationary

Picture Frames

Sports Accessories

Bath Accessories

Portable Phone Charger

Hats

Slippers

Funko Pops

Phone Cases and Pop-sockets

Precious Moments

Subscription Boxes

Alcohol

Scrapbooks

Concert/Show Tickets

Memory Jars

'Open When' Letters

Nail/Hair Certificates

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