Gain Wisdom and Control: A Life Hack to Break Free from Overwhelming Emotions

Are you frequently hijacked by your emotions, feeling lost in a downward spiral of worry or paralyzed by fear of failure? You're not alone - it's a universal experience. But how can we break free from emotions that seem to overtake us?

Here's a helpful, albeit morbid, life hack: Imagine yourself lying on your deathbed and ask, "How would I view this situation?" Facing the reality of our mortality can clarify what really matters and put our emotions in perspective. This little practice often provides a better headspace.

As the Psalm states, "Teach us to number our days, that we might gain a heart of wisdom." Most of our worries, grudges, and fears seem trivial from our deathbeds. All our feelings are valid, but learning to harness them rather than be controlled by them is wise. Sometimes, a simple shift in perspective can make all the difference.