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How are you coping with anxious thoughts?

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#emotionregulation #anxiety #emotions

The 12 Favourite Problems are lifelong.

What I'm trying to remember is that not every problem is urgent.

Not every worry needs my immediate attention.

Not everything needs to, or even can be, solved soon.

Some problems you can play with, and they'll slowly come together over time 👇

#anxiety

Each time I'm reminded of a stressor, I can think of it as one would consider a puzzle:

"This is an interesting problem."

"What resources do I need to solve this?"

"Can I ask for help?"

"What's my first step?"

The core thing to remember here is👇

What helps you feel better when you're anxious?

Share your thoughts! 💭

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Aside from alleviating anxiety, you're also acknowledging what this future trajectory means:

You've made it this far.

You earned your financial independence.

You're going to keep growing.

Your self-confidence will improve.

If you go from one worry to the next, you'll never enjoy where you are 👇

I'm letting go of the opportunity to do something *now*.

To work on myself, my emotions, my passions, my art - in the present.

So, what are you going you tell yourself the next time your inner critic speaks up?

#selftalk #selfgrowth #emotionregulation #BPD

"...By becoming conscious of the option my mood sets before me, I am free to decline it." - Hugh Prather – Notes To Myself.

This completely changed my mind on self-criticism.

Because it made me realise I have a choice.

Each time I choose to dwell on the past...👇

You can't win every battle.

And not every difference of opinion, whether you're wrong or right, needs to be thought of as a battle.

Direct your energy elsewhere.

Create! There's so much your brain is capable of, explore it! 💕

#emotions #BPD #emotionregulation #creativity

So create. And share what you create with others.

Build a community.

Anyone can start a page online and share their work!

Not only are you giving your mind something else to focus on, but you'll also connect with others.

You'll realise how tiny your problems are compared to your passions. 👇

A great way to do this is by journaling.

This is helpful for self-reflection too.

But sometimes you just need to create.

What are you good at? What interests you?

Painting, playing an instrument, writing?

Do something. If you fester in those thoughts, they will get the better of you. 👇

How often do we investigate the factuality of these thoughts?

Often the reality is much better, and we're not giving ourselves enough credit.

This is true for work, our passions, habits, and efforts.

What are some reflection/journaling prompts that have helped you?

#journaling #reflection

Be honest with yourself here.

Identify patterns and what's holding you back.

Then brainstorm or discuss possible solutions for them.

Follow through on what you've decided.

Set up an accountability partner with whom you share progress and goals.

You've got this!!

#productivity #selfgrowth

Confidence and optimism are essential.

But it's also wise to know one's strengths and limits, and plan with those in mind.

It feels great to complete projects.

So plan them in moderation. Set small, realistic goals.

Journal about your setbacks and get to the root of what causes them. 👇

I don't think chance or luck works alone.

Nor does effort work without hope.

At the end of the day, you need to believe in yourself and your work if you expect others to.

Go forward, and you'll find that a way will open up!

#emotionregulation #consistency #villette #quotes

Do it anyway.

Don't "assume a reason for living that is separate from life." (Hugh Prather - Notes To Myself)

You are living. You are doing. This is enough.

Be consistent before you optimise.

Build the habit first. You can enhance it later.

What do you think?

#perfectionism #art #habits

Release yourself from worry/ dejection by focusing your attention only on the present.

Only this is in your control.

Focus on the reason why you do what you do.

Because you enjoy it, love it, because it aligns with your purpose.

What do you tell yourself when you worry? 🤔

#anxiety #emotions