I try to be mindful of the "triggers" that cause my negative self talk, such as blank pages in my journal, or open days in my training log. I recently started a evening guided mediation, and one of the mantras is "I have done all I can today, and that is enough". When that anxiety begins to build, I breathe and repeat those words to myself.
Thank you so much for this Beth! I'm going to borrow your mantra— "I have done all I can today, and that is enough." This is such a loving and kind thing to say...what I need. My self-compassion sometimes is no where to be found. Thanks again.
When the noise in my head is too great, I journal. About anything. Failing that, I escape with a good book (or--full disclosure--an edgy foreign drama on Netflix).
Somehow it’s stepping back an observing your thoughts and what you’re brain is saying.
So true Martin, it’s amazing some of my thought loops that are automatic and aren’t helpful. Thank you for reading
I'm sorry that you were ill.
But I'm glad that you are feeling better now. :).
Thank you Olga. Me too. I hope your week has been going well.
I try to be mindful of the "triggers" that cause my negative self talk, such as blank pages in my journal, or open days in my training log. I recently started a evening guided mediation, and one of the mantras is "I have done all I can today, and that is enough". When that anxiety begins to build, I breathe and repeat those words to myself.
Thank you so much for this Beth! I'm going to borrow your mantra— "I have done all I can today, and that is enough." This is such a loving and kind thing to say...what I need. My self-compassion sometimes is no where to be found. Thanks again.
When the noise in my head is too great, I journal. About anything. Failing that, I escape with a good book (or--full disclosure--an edgy foreign drama on Netflix).
Thank you Amie for sharing your strategies. I chuckled at the last one😆
Days like these are a reminder to appreciate the good ones. Praise God and trust.
You’re so right Claudette! Thank you for reading and commenting