I agree with the concept that a person’s “state” is equal to their energy level. In order to manage your state, you must first be aware of what energy level you are at.

If you feel helpless, overwhelmed, grieving, lethargic, sick, depressed, or just plain depressed, then your energy level is low. If you are happy, positive, cheerful, caring, compassionate, grateful, then you are most likely operating on a higher energy frequency.

There are questions you should ask yourself to know what state you are in at all times:

1) How do you feel is the first question you should ask yourself.

2) What words are you using to talk to people? Are these positive and encouraging words, or are you just complaining and complaining about your own situation?

3) What are you focusing on right now? Are you focused on the blessings you have or something you lack? Is the glass almost empty or slightly full?

4) Is your breathing shallow or deep and strong?

5) Are you standing tall with your shoulders back and your head up? Or do you have slumped shoulders, with your face looking down and avoiding eye contact?

If you are operating on a low energy level, then the fastest way to change your state is with your body. Get up and stand tall. Breath deeply. Go for a walk. Enjoy the moment. Focus on something else, like nature or your dog. Drinking water. Then, when you have done this, change the words you use to describe your situation. Use words that emphasize the positive. So, you can alter your environment. For example, go to an uplifting event, church, park, coffee shop, or listen to positive music or a tape of a motivational speaker. If you don’t want to go anywhere, then change what you’re doing.

Do something that makes you feel good, like walking, running, exercising, reading something positive or writing down an inspiring thought, or whatever is a positive distraction for you. If your number one goal is to feel good now and to do something to make yourself feel better in the future, then change your state. Do this by changing your body (this is the fastest way), your words, your focus, and/or your environment. Try any or all of them and see how it resonates with you.