Confession: I’m such a huge worrywart.
Today was really slow and when it’s slow, I tend to start dwelling on things and zeroing in on things I don’t have, or the situations I’m currently in. I heavily criticize myself and am overly empathetic to a fault.
All that being said…I am much better about it today than I was a few years ago. Today a coworker was ending her last day with us, and as I gave her a big hug she shared her first memory she had of me- it was funny, but in a strange way. The first impression I gave this person when they met me was that I was frantically worrying about EVERYTHING and hugely overdramatic. Sometimes I tend to be a little dramatic and silly when I’m upset because it doesn’t make me feel as bad? I guess that’s a coping mechanism I have. This conversation got me thinking about how others perceive me and I know most of my friends (and my husband) would say I worry too much. If there’s anything I learned in my class it was to live in day tight compartments- don’t worry about the past or the future, and if you keep yourself busy you won’t have time to worry.
One of my goals this summer is let go of worry- it doesn’t solve anything, it just makes me feel worse! When other people meet me for the first time I want them to think ” Wow…Jess is really positive and happy!” not ” Oh god, she is FREAKING OUT”. I know it’ll be hard, but I really believe it’ll be worth it.
Do you worry too much? I’d love to hear how you deal with stress and worry.
I can completely relate to this! I tend to worry a lot about my future, and even about silly little things throughout the day, and I just keep dwelling on it. I just try to remind myself what you mentioned : worrying makes things worse and doesn’t make you feel better at all! Thanks for sharing this ❤
i remind myself of this daily- hopefully it starts kicking in soon, heh! 🙂
I definitely agree with you, it’s so much better for yourself to think about the positive things and let the rest go 🙂 x
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This is my goal too…I always worry too much on everything.Great post!
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Thanks girl!
Happy Friday, lovely! I think women in general worry too much but remember: YOU are blessed and life’s too short! Be happy and enjoy life!!
Hope you have a wonderful weekend! Much love!
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Sometimes I also worry too much, but I just try to stop myself in the middle of it and start to think either positive thoughts or think of something different and it helps)
Have a great Friday!
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I think that’s definitely the way to do it! I need to try that more often. Happy Friday Tanya!
I try to let go of worrying about things that I can’t control-if it’s going to happen, it’ll happen, and I’ll deal with it when it comes. There’s some great advice in your post about dealing with it! Thanks for sharing!
xo Kiki
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You are so right! It’s good to know others deal with the same feelings, too. Happy Friday Kiki!