It‘s OK to not be OK and WANT to CHANGE

The Daily Wake Up Micro-Podcast

Episode 695 – It’s ok to not be ok and want to change

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There is a common phrase amongst those of us championing the cause of an improved mental health in young people.  That phrase is "It's OK to not be OK." Although I understand where they are coming from, I'd like to complete the sentence that wanting to change is an important piece to improving our situation.  In the Harvard Business Review, Dr. Zuckerman noted, “Allowing yourself not to feel ok involves accepting all feelings, thoughts, or sensations, and sitting with them until they pass. If you try to avoid, suppress, or ignore them, they will only grow stronger and leave you overwhelmed and believing that you cannot cope.” Nov 10, 2020 Yes, Dr. Zuckerman is right (obviously) what is missing is the component of action. When you are not feeling ok, your body is telling you something. Your body is asking for help and while you are waiting for those feelings to pass, do something like text a friend how much you care for them, volunteer at a local shelter, get off your digital device. DO SOMETHING that will help your body combat these feelings of not being ok.