There are so many people who seem so confident and sure of themselves, making decisions and getting on with their daily challenges, that you wouldn’t even suspect that they are feeling extremely anxious and vulnerable on the inside. For every task, there are countless doubts, insecurities and fears. And that can be exhausting and lonely, dealing with those emotions, without anyone knowing about it.
If that sounds familiar to you, if you feel anxious and struggle with the smallest everyday chores, if you constantly doubt yourself and feel intimidated by others, you are not alone. Many people are in similar situation, getting through the day as one goes through a battle. It feels a struggle, an effort, it’s exhausting, and it takes a lot of your physical, mental and emotional energy.
What can I do to feel less anxious?
1- Don’t fight against it
2- Breathe
3- ‘This is how I feel now. Not what I will feel forever’
4- What’s the worst that can happen?
5- Nobody is perfect
6- Reach out for help. Talk about it
7- Anxiety doesn’t define you or who you are