September is here. School is back on. Autumn is 3 weeks away. This has always been a time of change for me. I've found myself so dysregulated lately, the last week particularly, and I have seen it as another opportunity to explore. Why am I so stressed out? My daughter is going back to school. … Continue reading Changes.
Tag: Anxiety
The Fear of Showing up Imperfectly.
I know that there is so much messaging out there about making sure your work is perfectly aligned with your brand and what society is all about, but I would love to just propose that maybe we can all give ourselves the grace to show up imperfectly once in a while and see what happens. … Continue reading The Fear of Showing up Imperfectly.
Presence.
Where are you right now? Where is your awareness right now? The phrase "where attention goes energy flows" has been coming to mind for me a lot lately. So, where is my attention? When I look at the majority of the day, my attention tends not to be on anything in the present moment. If … Continue reading Presence.
Awareness.
What we focus our awareness on is what we react and respond to. Anything. The cold of the morning breeze. The bugs in the air. The rain. Our mind is always reacting to something. Have you noticed? Have you also noticed that sometimes things will remind you of a past occurrence? Rain can remind you … Continue reading Awareness.
Caffeine.
Avoiding caffeine should be simple. Why isn't it? Just don't consume it. It's not good for me and I feel that I struggle so much with it. I know how negatively it factors in my life and how it doesn't support my best self. Why can't I just walk away? There's a lot to unpack … Continue reading Caffeine.
Sleep.
Life hasn't been smooth-sailing lately. I have been quietly wading through a trough in my depression/anxiety experience these past few weeks. I'm grateful for recovering, however slowly. I'm also extremely grateful for the new insights I've had this time around. It's amazing what a look at the basics will yield... a good honest look at … Continue reading Sleep.
Surroundings.
What are your surroundings like? Do you like the items you have in your home? Do you like the sights and sounds of your city and neighborhood? Do you like the smells in your bedroom? Do you feel like you are able to relax in most of the places you frequent? I've struggled with my … Continue reading Surroundings.
Decisive.
I get anxious when I am indecisive. Not knowing feels dangerous to me and I commonly look to others to inform my next actions and to alleviate my stress. This doesn't honour my highest self. This keeps me small and it keeps me dependent on other people. It also leads to me feeling extremely resentful … Continue reading Decisive.