Worry is not my friend. I worry about all the things. Especially after that moment my head hits the pillow.
My issue with worry, has more to do with anxiety than anything. I spend too much overthinking things that I don't need to spend my mental energy on.
I do my best worrying when I am stressed. When my mind is under attack, all the things that I can't control take over. It extends itself to my shoulders, arms, back, stomach and legs. It can be physically and emotionally exhausting.
I worry about my adult son. He has aspergers and schizophrenia. I worry about his health, mainly his mental health. I worry that he will relapse. I worry about his future.
I worry too much about what other people are thinking. Like the job I do at work. I worry I am not cut out to coach kids, and that I don't do a good enough job. I know this is not true, I did a fab job last year at teaching four year olds. I need to believe in myself more.
Things that help me-
- Not crossing bridges before I have come to them. Trying not worry about things that might happen, not worth it.
- Realising that everything is not as bad as I think. Things are going to happen no matter how much I worry about them. In reality everything will probably work out fine.
- Address any fears, rather than dwelling on them. It's better to get the hard things over and done with, the smaller things will seem that much easier.
- Talk to someone for a different perspective, or for encouragement.
- Taking some quiet time. Light some candles or incence. Read. Breathe. Garden.
- Write lists, and feel good about crossing off achievements. The smallest things can add up to realising my day was actually really productive.
- A good cry is a great outlet to get rid of some anxiety and pent up stress. I find life realigns not long after the release of a good sook.
- Accept that not everything is controlable. There are some things that are uncertain and that is ok.
- Spend some time for worry and then let it pass. Life is still there to be lived. I don't want to miss out on the good things, experiences because I let worry consume me.
