Understand that a safe place to land isn’t the end of your journey to achieve a healthy mindset. It is only the necessary step to bring you to what comes next. But to take the next step, you must be able to stand once you have landed. Standing without toppling over can be achieved by distributing your weight equally between both feet.
Let’s put this in terms of establishing emotional balance. When we feel like our external stressors outweigh our ability to cope, we feel frustrated, anxious, and overwhelmed. Too many stressors can lead to depression and helplessness, making it difficult to stand.
Take a moment to stand where you’ve landed. As we stated earlier, this place may seem familiar to you in some regard, so there’s a feeling of security. For some, this place may feel more secure than it does for others. Nevertheless, it is essential to stand in this spot until you’ve become comfortable with yourself and your progress. Now that you’ve found strength and stability in your footing, you are finally ready to move forward.