What can you control?
Ask Tonic’s Coach May/June 2020 What can you control? By Rod Macdonald, Certified Coach Practitioner and Tonic’s Resident Coach Q: “With so much uncertainty in the world today, I find myself feeling a bit overwhelmed with my thoughts. Sometimes it interferes with my sleep and I feel tense most of the time. Is there anything you can suggest?” -Crystal A: Crystal, there are a lot of people feeling the way you are, especially now, because what is going on in the world. Even when a person isn’t directly affected, it can still have a negative effect. If you feel like you can’t manage your feelings, you may want to speak to your family physician about support from a psychologist or counsellor. If you are feeling like you are in a crisis, then there are crisis hotlines available in your area that you can find by performing an internet search. If you feel that your feelings are manageable, keep reading. When we start to feel overwhelmed about a situation, it can help to ask yourself these ques