It seems that, in the hurricane of life, we often forget to include ourselves in the equation.

Defensive living keeps us contained within a habitual experience. Translation: Defensive living keeps us locked out of living free, and limits our emotional resilience.

If you don’t self-regulate your emotional state, your emotional state will be decided for you.

Ultimately, it’s about taking your power back. Using these self-regulation techniques can help you manage stress and control your emotions, even during difficult times.

Part of the purpose and motivation of this life experiment is to get you to unfold, to grow, not to shrink.

If you build (and consistently utilize) tools that drive your life toward your preferences you will center yourself within an atmosphere that supports you and feels good.

You are overwhelmed - it's not your fault. The first step in moving past overwhelm is recognizing that this isn’t your fault. While you didn’t create the stress, it is your responsibility to care for yourself.