Protecting Peace In An Ever Changing World

Tammy Austin
Jun 23
2 min read

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When the World Won’t Sit Still: How Constant Change Impacts Your Mind & Body

We’re living in an era of nonstop change.

From the ever-shifting political landscape, heartbreaking world events, and economic uncertainty…

To the mounting pressure of daily responsibilities, career demands, and the invisible weight of “keeping it all together”

It’s a lot.

And your nervous system feels every bit of it.

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The Stress You Can’t Always See

When we’re constantly exposed to stress without a break, our sympathetic nervous system—our fight, flight, or freeze response—gets stuck in overdrive.

Here’s what that looks like:

Racing thoughts
Tight chest or shallow breathing
Trouble focusing or making decisions
Fatigue despite “doing nothing”
Heightened irritability or emotional numbness

This is your brain and body trying to adapt to a world that rarely slows down.

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Recognize the Signs Early

You may be emotionally overwhelmed but physically pushing through.

You may be:

Consuming too much news out of habit or fear
Distracted at work, yet unable to fully rest
Holding tension in your body but unaware until it becomes pain

This is not weakness. It’s biology.

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Strategies to Reclaim Calm & Control

Here are a few mindset-centered practices that help realign your system:

Limit media intake — Be informed, not inundated.
Ground in the present — Use 5-4-3-2-1 sensory check-ins when you feel overwhelmed.
Build transition rituals — Start and end your day with intention (no email, no headlines).
Challenge catastrophic thoughts — Ask: “Is this mine to carry? Is this fear or fact?”
Move your body — Even 10 minutes of walking or stretching can reset your nervous system.