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The Key
Learning to manage anxiety
When you have anxiety, one small thing can easily become one big thing. I was locked out of my house for the first time ever a few months ago. Now, this worry stays in my mind. It almost stopped me from leaving my house, but I have been working on not letting anxiety control me.
So, I walked out of my house, keys in hand, locking the door behind me. As I walked I looked at the keys in my hand and I told myself, “I have the key.” Then, it dawned on me- I do hold the key. Not just the key to my door, but the key to managing my anxiety, managing my life. The key to everything.
I have everything I need inside of myself. I used to feel the need for someone else to make me feel like I was okay. And while it’s not perfect, I have come a long way. I have experienced debilitating anxiety, and I have done things anyway. I have done my tasks angry, I have done them crying, but I have kept doing them.
I keep up on my self-care which is now non-negotiable. Once I could see the benefits of taking this time to take care of myself it is a permanent fixture in my life. Meditation, exercise, praying, journaling, and breathing, lots of breathing! Making these things a part of my life has been a great achievement during a very difficult year. During a time where I was not sure how I would make it through the challenges, I have seen how strong I…
