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When Peace feels Boring: Why we Sabotage Calm
Have you ever found yourself picking fights, overcommitting, or stirring up unnecessary drama—right when things are finally going well?
In this episode, Mercy explores why emotional peace can feel boring (or even unsafe) for those of us used to chaos. She unpacks the science behind your nervous system’s response to calm, shares how we subconsciously sabotage our own peace, and offers four practical self-coaching tools to help you stay present during quiet, healthy seasons.
What You’ll Learn:
Why we mistake calm for boredom
The hidden reason peace makes us uncomfortable
Signs you might be stirring up chaos unconsciously
Four simple tools to embrace calm without sabotaging it
A coaching question you can use all week
Inner Work Challenge:
Every time you feel bored or restless this week, pause and ask:
👉 “What would a peaceful version of me do right now?”
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By Mercy Rice - Inner Work CoachHave you ever found yourself picking fights, overcommitting, or stirring up unnecessary drama—right when things are finally going well?
In this episode, Mercy explores why emotional peace can feel boring (or even unsafe) for those of us used to chaos. She unpacks the science behind your nervous system’s response to calm, shares how we subconsciously sabotage our own peace, and offers four practical self-coaching tools to help you stay present during quiet, healthy seasons.
What You’ll Learn:
Why we mistake calm for boredom
The hidden reason peace makes us uncomfortable
Signs you might be stirring up chaos unconsciously
Four simple tools to embrace calm without sabotaging it
A coaching question you can use all week
Inner Work Challenge:
Every time you feel bored or restless this week, pause and ask:
👉 “What would a peaceful version of me do right now?”