Have you ever asked yourself what’s more severe? Stress from genuine problems or the stress that comes from worrying about things that might never come to fruition. I’ve often wondered. For those who don’t know, I’m the Queen of Anxiety. As soon as one issue gets resolved, I worry about another. As a result, I rarely find myself in a sea of calm.
And to make matters worse, I’m often guilty of worrying about how much I worry. So what should one do with someone like me? Do you offer compassion or kick me to the curb?
But, if you think about it, there’s always something to worry about. And that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Placing focus with nervous energy can drive us forward into positive action. However, when every situation becomes an insurmountable obstacle, a reason for hysteria, we need to scale it back and look closer. As a woman who leads a relatively comfortable lifestyle, it pains me that life for me is anything but comfortable.
Unfortunately, I’m forever reacting as though I’m stamping out fires. So what does it mean when I need to deal with actual issues? Interestingly, I’m mentally strong. When it counts, I’m typically clear thinking, do what needs to be done, and help others effectively manage their emotions until I refuel. Then, all it takes is some emotional support, and I’m back on track. Then, when the situation is over, my emotions fall apart. I’m not unlike most. I’m happy I step up when it counts.
But then there’s the flip side. The side others might find ridiculous. It’s when I put myself into tizzies about every little thing I encounter. In an hour, I might wonder, what if the power goes off during the heat wave? Why does my throat have a tickle? Will Ed make it home before the chicken burns? Are you catching my drift?
So today, I asked myself. What would happen if I hung up my worry cap and let things ride out as they should? What would life be like if I gave up on control?
It’s difficult to imagine, but life would seem more manageable if I could find peace by trusting that things would work out in the end with the least amount of intervention. I wouldn’t need to be hyper-vigilant. Instead, I could relax because I’d be able to handle life rather than having life handle me.
The thought is soothing.
So, moving forward, I will do daily check-ins asking myself, what am I worrying about today? I then will follow up by asking, what about this am I trying to control? Next, I will let go of whatever is not my business or is out of my control.
Problem solved!
If only it were that easy.
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I think we are all victims of anxiety. It is part of life that we have to tackle everyday. But always like to think on the bright side, at least we have something to worry about. ;)
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