“My brain is like a Muppet on acid.”
The above quote from a client – Head of HR – upon showing up for a coaching session.
Mind you, the client in question looked completely put together. She definitely did not look like a Muppet on acid. Was she challenged that day? Sure. And, despite how she was feeling, she hadn’t lost her sense of humor and ability to pause and check in with herself.
Virtually every client I’ve ever worked with has expressed some version of this (though maybe not as colorfully!) I’m exhausted on their behalf. It’s draining to maintain composure on the outside while you are running on fumes and your insides are churning.
If you are currently in Muppet-mode right now (do we think I could trademark that? 🤔), here are two thoughts for you.
First, you are in really good company. That alone I realize does not mitigate the blender that is currently your brain, but maybe it helps to know that you’re not the only one? When I started to realize that everyone experienced the same struggles in some fashion, and it wasn’t just me, that somehow put the blender on a lower speed. You can also check out my previous note → don’t forget to breathe.
Second, take the acid trip as a sign that something is off and needs readjusting. Your nervous system is trying to tell you something. If I had a crystal ball, I’d just tell you what it was. But I don’t, so I can’t. This one is all you.
So take everyone else out of the equation, forget about other people’s needs, wants, and expectations of you. Give yourself a quiet five minutes and ask yourself these three questions:
- What does your body need right now?
- What does your heart want right now?
- What is your intuition trying to tell you right now?
Start there and see what happens. If all else fails, phone a friend. Tripping alone is no fun (so I’ve heard…) 🙂
