I have never written a Blog during a literal storm, it’s so windy outside and I have just heard a massive crash and bang coming from my roof.
I notice a huge dump of adrenalin and my anxiety levels are surging.
My husband is about to explore what’s going on and I need to write my Blog as there is nothing else I can do right now.
What I notice is my response to anxiety is the same whatever the situation.
So what can I do to help myself manage the anxiety and help myself navigate through this?
Firstly, I just STOPED took a few breaths, and acknowledged my feelings, then I had to accept the situation, ( I may not like it but I have to accept it’s there) finally action, what can I do about it?
The reality is we are not robots, and it’s not easy to apply the above. Each phase takes time to process so don’t rush.
What helps me is to break things down into small, tiny chunks, as we know the reality is if we do nothing, nothing changes.
Interestingly enough it’s often a lack of acceptance with ourselves that can be the hardest.
The reality for me is I do get worried, and I do get anxious, so I want to practice self-compassion and learn to accept that’s just who I am, it does not mean I am a victim of my own emotions or I have no strategy to help myself.
Many of my clients are hard on themselves and experience similar self-judgment issues, expressing how I feel and working through my emotions coupled with actions seems the best way.
I believe self-awareness and self-compassion will help us all manage life on life’s terms.
So today I will keep it short and sweet, I honestly do not know what to write sometimes but I do know I do my best and then leave the rest!