Overcoming Worry: Embracing Positivity
Wow. There are many things that I could do more of. I could be more patient, more resilient, and more authentically myself. But stress and worry are constant, and it hangs over my head every single day. I have a hard time relaxing and letting things just be. No, I have to make something small into something big for no reason. The whole โworry less, smile moreโ often makes me laugh because I donโt know how to implement that in my life. Itโs much easier said than done.
Worrying is not only innately in me, but itโs also in my blood. I come from a family of worry warts on my momโs side. Her dad, my grandpa, was the biggest worrier I have ever heard of. He passed away when I was really young, but his legacy, his story, his characteristics live on. Heโd worry just for the sake of it. That trait was passed down to my mom, and let me tell you, she can be stubborn and somewhat overbearing. Her intentions always come from a place of love, but her worrisome nature takes control of her life. And Iโm starting to realize that itโs inherent for me as well.
Obviously, I know it isnโt genetic, but itโs definitely a recognized pattern. Iโm constantly in my head overthinking things and creating these fake scenarios that I believe to be true. I stress over it and sit with it until I can resolve the issue somehow. Iโm also always in a high state of anxiety, so itโs really easy for me to be sensitive and emotional. I canโt help but worry when things are going poorly.
This is something that I wish I could do less of. What I can do more of is be optimistic. Instead of always assuming the worst in things, I want to embrace the good in them. Positivity hasnโt been easy for me to see, but I think I can get there. The more I release negative thoughts about myself and certain situations, the more I can let go of my inner critic. Thatโs my hope.
It wonโt happen overnight, but little by little, I believe I can create more space for optimism and less room for worry.
Do you struggle with worry too? How do you quiet the noise in your mind?
โWorry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy.โ
Leo F. Buscaglia
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One Comment
deenie1979
I worry – a LOT. I try and quiet it by simple breathing exercises and clearing my mind, distracting myself with a book, or just redirecting my thoughts into positive affirmations.