Let It Settle Journal E-Book

Michael Galyon

• Herausgeber: John Wiley & Sons
• Kategorie: Ratgeber
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 90

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2024

Beschreibung

An essential companion to Let It Settle and a roadmap to many of life's most difficult moments

In the Let It Settle Journal: Guided Prompts and Practices to Move You From Chaos to Calm Journal, a transformative companion to Michael Galyon's acclaimed Let It Settle: Daily Habits to Move You From Chaos to Calm, you'll find a resource that serves as a personal sanctuary for reflection and growth, offering guidance through the tumultuous moments of life. Michael Galyon, renowned for his insightful approach to finding peace and control, provides a calming Journal for those navigating life's challenges.

Let It Settle Journal is thoughtfully designed to align with the impactful lessons of its companion book. It addresses significant life events such as the loss of a loved one or the end of a relationship, each of which can lead to troubling emotions. The journal guides readers through mindfulness-based practices and targeted meditations for these specific experiences, fostering a sense of calm and understanding. You'll also find:

• Structured sections focusing on various life challenges and the accompanying emotional responses
• Meditations tailored to specific life experiences, offering a path to peace and clarity
• Experiential learning that encourages embodying the concepts of "Let It Settle" in a safe, guided manner

Let It Settle Journal is more than just a journal; it's a companion for life's journey, providing a beacon of calm and a roadmap for healing. Whether you're grappling with major life changes or seeking to maintain equilibrium in a chaotic world, this journal is an essential tool for personal growth and emotional resilience. It's a perfect choice for anyone looking to deepen their understanding and application of the principles from Let It Settle.

Leseprobe

Table of Contents

Cover

Table of Contents

Title Page

Copyright

Introduction

PART I: Finding Calm

1 Letting It Settle

Writing Prompts: The Process of Letting It Settle

Using Calm Kit Tool #1: 5-4-3-2-1 Calming Technique for Anxiety

Letting It Settle Reflection Pages

2 Easing Anxiety

Writing Prompts: The Process of Easing Anxiety

Using Calm Kit Tool #2: Body Scan

Easing Anxiety Reflection Pages

3 Facing Fear

Writing Prompts: The Process of Facing Fear

Using Calm Kit Tool #3: Butterfly Hug

Facing Fear Reflection Pages

4 Meditations and Daily Habits for Finding Calm

Meditations

Daily Habits

PART II: Coming Home to Yourself

5 Listening In

Writing Prompts: The Process of Listening In

Using Calm Kit Tool #4: Gremlin Discovery Technique

Listening In Reflection Pages

6 Cultivating Self-Love

Writing Prompts: The Process of Cultivating Self-Love

Using Calm Kit Tool #5: Self-Love Guided Visualization

Cultivating Self-Love Reflection Pages

7 Letting Go

Writing Prompts: The Process of Letting Go

Using Calm Kit Tool #6: Calm Space Visualization

Letting Go Reflection Pages

8 Heading Home

Writing Prompts: The Process of Heading Home

Using Tool Calm Kit Tool #7: Self-Compassion Journal

Heading Home Reflection Pages

9 Meditations and Daily Habits for Coming Home to Yourself

Meditations

Daily Habits

PART III: Honoring Connection

10 Understanding Empathy

Writing Prompts: The Process of Understanding Empathy

Using Calm Kit Tool #8: Nonjudgment Practice

Understanding Empathy Reflection Pages

11 Navigating Anger

Writing Prompts: The Process of Navigating Anger

Using Calm Kit Tool #9: Anger RAID Meditation

Navigating Anger Reflection Pages

12 Leading with Love

Writing Prompts: The Process of Leading with Love

Using Calm Kit Tool #10: Loving-Kindness (Metta) Meditation

Leading with Love Reflection Pages

13 Finding Forgiveness

Writing Prompts: The Process of Finding Forgiveness

Using Calm Kit Tool #11: Forgiveness Meditation

Finding Forgiveness Reflection Pages

14 Meditations and Daily Habits for Honoring Connection

Meditations

Daily Habits

Final Thoughts

About the Author

Index

End User License Agreement

Guide

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Introduction

Table of Contents

Begin Reading

Final Thoughts

About the Author

Index

End User License Agreement

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Let It Settle Journal

GUIDED PROMPTS and PRACTICES to MOVE YOU from CHAOS to CALM

MICHAEL GALYON

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Introduction

In many ways, Let It Settle is the book that I needed to read when I was going through difficult times in my life and feeling lost and alone. It's a collection of learnings that came from years of searching in many different directions and a lot of trial and error. My intention in writing the book was not to throw jargon at you to make you believe that the tools presented in the book, such as mindfulness, meditation, and somatic work, were worth trying but rather to give you an opportunity to experience the benefits while reading the book. I included tangible takeaways in each chapter to help you begin to embody the skill and employ it in your life when needed.

This guided journal is an extension of the book; its goal is to help you gain a deeper understanding of the tools presented in the book through practical application and deep reflection. Each entry features a gentle reminder and a key passage from the pages of Let It Settle. The journal requires you to look within your life and identify the areas where these tools would best serve you. I encourage you to take your time and include as much detail as possible in each entry. These pages are yours, and the story to tell within these pages is yours.

Some of the journal prompts may resonate more than others, and that's OK. Know that you can always return here as life shifts and you find yourself in need. My hope is that this journal becomes a companion for you this year and a space in which you can find yourself again.

As with all things, go slow, be gentle with yourself, and remember to take a moment to breathe in, breathe out, and let it all settle.

PART IFinding Calm

1Letting It Settle

Just a gentle reminder …

Given everything that is happening around you, the concept of calm may be lost on you. The thought of stillness may seem foreign, and while you know that something needs to shift, you don't know how to move yourself toward a life of ease.

Letting It Settle Passage

Finding a space of calm is more necessary than ever. Between information overload brought on by social media and 24-hour news sources, increased demands for productivity, a breakdown of the boundaries between personal and professional life, and rising levels of stress and anxiety, it's essential to carve out moments of calm to preserve our mental and emotional health.

Writing Prompts: The Process of Letting It Settle

The process of letting it settle allows the mind to settle, the body to settle, and the emotions to settle so that you can move clearly through life and begin to see the beauty and safety that exists around you. As you work toward finding ways to let it settle, ask yourself where in your life you're currently feeling unsettled. Once you note the areas that are causing stress and anxiety, you can begin to implement the tools to help you get back to a settled space. Just as I learned from Jack, the preschool student I reference in Chapter 1 of Let It Settle, in order for us to settle into the present moment, we need to allow ourselves to draw awareness to those unsettled moments in our lives. Now create that space of presence for yourself and take a few moments to respond to these questions: