Are you involuntarily giving in to the general despondent mood bordering on panic? Our advice will help you survive the period of Mercury’s illusory movement in the opposite direction. Life goes on!
Slow down
Mercury retrograde can distort your sense of reality and make you feel like you’ll be on the losing end if you slow down and stop working so hard. Ultimately, this counterproductive belief will cause anxiety and throw your life out of balance, and rushing inevitably leads to mistakes. Choose quality over quantity and be kind to yourself.
Take care of your body
When it seems like the world is testing your strength, it is important to find time to put your thoughts in order, calm your mind and body. It is your “spare” key to the cache of good mood and motivation — the body’s internal reserves. Sign up for a relaxing massage or arrange a spa treatment at home. And for some, a contrast shower or a leisurely walk will do the trick — fresh air works wonders.
Leave perfectionism for better times
In difficult times, steady progress is more important than perfection – it’s time to remember this. Your high standards for yourself should not spoil the joy of victories. Instead of wasting energy on the perfect result, take advantage of the opportunity to learn to trust – delegate tasks, don’t be afraid to ask for support when you need it, and boldly say “no” to unrealistic challenges. Your life is already enough of a challenge.
Avoid superficial contact
Mercury retrograde and miscommunication go hand in hand. But that’s no reason to cut off all contact until the end of April. Your secret antidote may be to focus on developing high-priority relationships and deep communication. Now is the perfect time to develop skills that will serve to strengthen connections with the most important people in your life: listen deeply, ask questions, avoid criticism.
Capture the good
Mindfulness allows you to not follow your primal instincts, and therefore avoid the lion’s share of conflicts during this difficult period. Free your mind from the noise of secondary worries, and you will see that gratitude has more power than discontent. Take positive stock every day to make sure that there is still a lot of good in your life, despite possible short-term confusion.
Enjoy stability
Tired of monotonous work? Try not to get irritated – now everything is “on pins and needles” and any aggression can lead to unpredictable results. Try to turn your perception upside down: in our troubled times, it is in simple everyday tasks that you have access to the desired comfort and clarity. Focus on those that require concentration and precision (but which you have been putting off for a long time) – the meditative effect will not take long to come, as will the relief from the feeling of accomplishment.
Listen to your circadian rhythms
Mercury’s first retrograde of the year comes just after the spring equinox, and seasonal changes in daylight hours can affect our circadian rhythms. Try not to go against your body’s grain — it’s important to align your schedule with natural peaks and valleys in productivity to help you adapt to nature’s new conditions as smoothly as possible.