Why is it that when many of us are in transition or in a place of uncertainty, we begin to experience fear and think about what we don’t want to have happen? Although I’ve observed it in myself and others, I don’t have an answer. But, I do have ideas about how to stop unproductive and sometimes obsessive worry about those things that we do not want to occur.
• First, notice when it’s happening. Often the body gives us the initial clue about what we are thinking with neck tension, a knot in the stomach, or increase in heart rate. If you begin to have fear-related sensations, and you are not in harm’s way, bring your thoughts to the specifics of it—what do you fear and what thoughts brought it on.
• Next, breathe. Shortness of breath or rapid breathing is a symptom of anxiety.
• Third, remind yourself what it is you want—the truth for you, rather than your fear.
• Breathe again. Dr. Andrew Weil who wrote 8 Weeks to Optimum Health describes a useful breathing exercise to help center and calm when you’re fearful, in a worried state, or caught up in our fast-paced world.
At this point, your fear may have subsided enough for you to identify a step you could take to bring you closer to what you want.
you go girl! This ought to put you on the map of cyberland. Sage advice, as always.
Nice job!
S.
Posted by susan
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