Some mornings anxiety welcomes me to the start of the day, as it did today.
I went about my business of getting up and starting my routine for the day. I was present to the axiety and tried to ignore it. However the feeling had stuck around until I had gotten to work. What is interesting is that because I was just ignoring it, it got louder. I have had waves of sweat pouring out of me and an intense sense of panic. This is remarkable as I have not felt this panic stricken in a very long time. I have some pressing matters at work, but nothing major. As I type this the panic flows through me like riding lightning.
My mind wants to focus on the panic but I am not going to let that be. I am going to take time right now to breath deeply, meditate, and relax for a few minutes. Then I will return to this post to share.
Post Panic
I just spent 20 minutes taking time our for me. This is something that I know many of us do not do well, if at all. Taking time for yourself, even small amounts is important to overall well being and health. I feel totally different now. Much more calm and centered.
The key to this was addressing the issue immediately instead of ignoring it. Taking the time to meditate, breath, and calm the mind helped bring me and my mind back to the present, and back to earth. I have my suspicions on what triggered my morning of anxiety but I need to explore that more.
For now remember to:
- take time for yourself
- breath deeply
- and relax
May this be of benefit.
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