But sometimes, when you’re too angry, anxious, or stressed, sitting still is the last thing you want to do.
“When we’re in fight-or-flight mode, our nervous system wants to do something…it’s wired for movement,” says mindfulness teacher and author Rosie Acosta. So embrace your high-energy state, but don’t be surprised if a want of stillness follows. “Further, some people experience increased self-awareness from connecting with an unresolved inner conflict, and thus feel empowered.”
2. Try Somatic Journaling
If you’re searching for a high-energy release, journaling is likely not in your running list of mindfulness activities. But when you’re ready to process some of the emotions swirling around inside you, somatic journaling, or writing that focuses on sensation rather than thought, may be a good choice.
“There is something cathartic about allowing words, emotions, and sensations to live on the pages of a journal rather than in my mind,” says Kamau. Rather, should you feel like a quick sprint down the block, our experts are in full support.
