Today I have encountered a couple things that really have got me thinking. First and foremost, I want to share with everyone (so share this with people you know, too!) a little insight that I found PROFOUND about anxiety. I am a sufferer and have been for a while. Not life-long, but long enough to see the negative impact it has had on my life. Anywho, this tidbit of advice is short and sweet. Anxiety and excitement are essentially the same thing. Your body reacts in the same way - like bubbly stomach, sweaty palms, increased heart rate. The ONLY difference is your interpretation of the event, whether it be positive or negative. Changing how you look at what is making you anxious could lessen if not eliminate the anxiety altogether. Okay, I'm sure you're like "what?" or...maybe not. I was. When I was reading a book on dealing with anxiety (From Panic to Power by Lucinda Bassett), I had to reread that part like 5 or 6 times to really get it. It is super profound, though, if you think about it. Instead of being afraid of things that are going to happen, try to recognize the feeling as excitement instead. Like, for me, instead of being anxious about talking or performing in front of groups, I try to psych myself into feeling excited about it instead. I have gotten SIGNIFICANTLY more positive results just altering my thinking. It does take a lot of effort and focus, but after you do it for a while, you become an all-around more positive and happy person. I may blog more about anxiety in the future, as it is something that I've dealt with for a long time.
What else? Well, I'll keep today brief, as I have a few other things to attend to, but I'd like to recommend that everyone take some time out to romance themselves. A long, luxurious bath and some delicious moisturizing lotion. Some tasty smelling candles, some delectable cheese and crackers with some nice wine or sparkling grape juice. Anything you can do to just make yourself feel beautiful and wonderful and absolutely like a billion dollars is completely worth it. I did that today for about two hours (long shower, fixed my hair all pretty-like, did my makeup in a new way, put on nicer clothes, I smell AH-MAZING btw) and I feel like today is already the perfect day and nothing can or will change that!! :) Just a thought! Besides, pampering yourself is one of life's little, lovely delights!
Aloha
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