Let’s talk about observation for a hot second.
Observation is just saying, Oh, hi, hey hello there, Self. What’s up?
And have no judgment.
We’re just checking things out.
Like when two chill (aka. balanced) dogs sniff each others’ butts.
You’re just checking things out with yourself.
It’s so helpful!!
For example, if you’re following me on socials right now, you know we’re on a road trip.
And I know, from experience (aka. past observations), that at some point, usually about halfway, I will start to get antsy.
This isn’t pre-planned, pre-thought-out, or intentional.
I don’t even math to find out when the halfway mark of the trip will be,
But inevitably, I know.
And right around then is the day I will melt down.
I’m easily irritable.
I want a break.
I need a change.
On this trip, it happened to be two days ago; I was simply over camping in the cold & wind.
As always, I have choices:
I could mitigate the circumstances by changing my thoughts & feelings about them, get to a better feeling place & take action from there.
I could have a tantrum & ruin the day for myself & everyone around me.
I could ask for what I wanted- a break from camping- a hotel room for the night.
So, that’s what I did, and we booked a room. (Tara was ready for a break, too, and Scott was happy that we were happy.)
Observation is helpful because I know there is a point & time when traveling when I will want a break.
It is not a problem at all.
I know it’s my pattern.
I know it’s coming.
I know I have options.
I know how to have grace for myself.
And I know to ask for what I need from others.
All from just observing.
If you want to learn how to observe or to have grace for yourself and others, this is exactly what I teach my clients. The first step is to book a consult call. Use the link in my bio or go to christineseager.com/book.
