Interrupting a Downward Spiral – What We Focus on Expands | Ep #4

THE STORY: How do you pull out of a spiral of things going wrong when they happen, one after another? During this episode, we discuss a powerful tool to change a trajectory that results in things not going well. The first step is to gain awareness of your thoughts. What do you hear in your head when something goes wrong?The practice of gratitude is often discussed. We usually use gratitude when things are working period thank you for that blessing. Giving thanks when things are going well is easy. But when things start going wrong... when things don't go as planned... When things don't go the way we need them to, stopping to step into gratitude can be very hard!We can apply this simple tool when someone triggers us. We can step out of the drama triangle and into a space that shifts the entire conversation or relationship.The energy that accompanies a series of bad events is seductive. We can indulge ourselves by playing with those bad feelings and stay stuck in a low frequency which just attracts more of the same.Raising our awareness that we have the ability to step out of that stream of low frequency energy is very empowering! And actually doing so is even more empowering. Taking responsibility for the bad flow of energy you're in and choosing to shift out of that will change the course of events.What is the difference between smiling and using a positive attitude, minimizing the low frequency energy, and using a practice of gratitude with the result that it transforms that energy?Authenticity isn't fake! So don't fake your way through a chain of bad events. Instead, authentically, genuinely step into gratitude to align with your truth about the good, the bad, and all the possibilities in between.  It looks like this: “I have stepped into a current of low frequency energy where everything is going wrong. This is making me feel angry, frustrated, helpless, and exhausted. Thankfully, I don't have to stay in this low frequency. I can look for what is working… what can go right… what could be worse… and lift myself into a high frequency using gratitude.”You can always find the light in every situation if you look hard enough for it. The key is to check in. Find it. Embrace it. Let go of the victim centered bad mood. Let go of needing people to feel sorry for you or rescue you. Step into your own power to change and shift your energy, and it will make your day much better. Work With JennySacred Wisdom RetreatsStep away from the noise and into a space of clarity, healing, and transformation: https://www.sacredwisdomretreats.comPrivate CoachingLooking for personalized support on your healing and growth journey? Schedule a consultation with Jenny: https://www.paperbell.me/jenny-aielloLet's Connect!Learn more: https://paperbell.me/jenny-aielloEmail: [email protected]: @wholehearted_coachingFacebook: Jenny Aiello - Wholehearted Coaching------------With Love, Jenny is a space for healing stories that nurture human connection, inspire emotional wellness, and encourage personal transformation. Each episode shares real experiences of resilience to remind you that you are never alone on your journey. Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you!© 2023 - 2026 Jenny Aiello