My Saboteur Slayer Journey: Week 1, Day 1
April 20, 2025, This weekend marked the start of my 7-week Saboteur Slayer program (that's what I'm calling it!), and already, the lessons are proving invaluable. Today brought a stark reminder of a deep-seated trigger: road rage. Blame it on past experiences, but being in a car with an angry driver sends my anxiety through the roof.
Then, my daughter returned from a trip and began recounting an "experience" that quickly sounded like a road rage incident. In less than a second, my trusted saboteur – the Hyper Vigilant one – took over. Mama bear mode: activated. Anger and anxiety flooded in.
But then, the training I'd diligently reviewed just hours before kicked in. The core message: dwelling in negative emotions for more than a fleeting moment gives your automatic, often unhelpful, mind the reins. I consciously stopped myself. I used a simple mental exercise I learned. Within five seconds, I felt the grip of rage and anxiety loosen. And this was just my first weekend!
It struck me how true the analogy is: negative emotions are like touching a hot stove. The pain signals immediate withdrawal. Yet, we often lack that instant off-switch for our feelings. We get stuck, and in that stagnant space, growth halts, and clear communication with others becomes impossible. Ever tried reasoning with someone who's yelling? Exactly.
The usual suspects – anger, stress, anxiety, frustration, guilt, self-doubt – these are the negative emotions that can hijack our days. How often do we find ourselves in their grip? Isn't it time for a different way to navigate life?
That's why Houston City Beat is thrilled to collaborate with Wayne Basist of @ESQ Mental Fitness on a series of free webinars. It all begins with a free assessment to pinpoint your specific saboteurs.
Ready to identify and start silencing your inner critics?
Register for the free webinar and get your free saboteur assessment here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BPvN46aWY/
If Facebook isn't your thing, you can sign up via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1331014182249?aff=oddtdtcreator
Key takeaways:
Your saboteur assessment is free.
The webinar is free.
The 7-week program I'm participating in will be presented as an option at the end of the webinar.
Lisbet Newton | 832-778-6987
