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okay easier said than done, but having lived with anxiety since a kid it's easy to let life be lead by the fear of stuff and I've avoided so much and procrastinated so much. The first big thing I think I've learned as an adult is that the most important thing is just to keep moving and giving it a go. Like tonight I had a shift with a coworker I haven't worked with much at all, just us two and I was SO anxious. Me of two years ago would immediately pull a sickie but me of today just gave it a go!! I didn't blame myself for being quiet or awkward and just gave myself space and turns out she's SO lovely and now I'm not so anxious about working one on one with her again tomorrow. it's fine to be anxious but you can't let it halt you in life!!! take it slow, do it scared, do it quietly but give it a go and don't immediately blame yourself if you get things wrong. there's lots of other little moments like this I could list from lately but I'll spare you that !!!!
Jan 28, 2025

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this resonates so hard !!!!! i’ve recently learned the power of “do it scared“ “do it poorly” etc etc . it’s soooooo real when you’ve had anxiety stopping you all your life and then you learn you can just do things
Jan 28, 2025
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bl4nkc4nv4s literally!!!!! I'm so glad it's a relatable experience phaha and emphasis on the do it poorly too, when you realise even when things go wrong, life still keeps moving it's so freeing!! so glad we can all grow together :) <3
Jan 28, 2025

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(when it comes to absolutely anything) I am moving to a new state in about a month. the way my anxiety is set up, i honestly never thought I’d do something like this alone lol (the idea was always “when i meet someone & get married”), but I had been feeling so stuck for so long where im residing currently. i chose to just take the leap & truly commune with my desire to relocate & have an opportunity to start a new life chapter, despite fear & comfort zones begging me to stay within them, and I’m so happy I did. i am already seeing the amazing opportunities & blessings this transition comes with & I haven’t even actually physically moved yet. I already got a nice place locked in, a new job that I’m actually excited about (with way more pay than I’d ever be offered where I live currently), and a chance to truly start fresh. This is encouragement to people who are feeling stuck in life or even struggle with anxiety. things may feel and be really crappy right now, but you have the power to make a change & do better for yourself. all it takes is just a leap of faith, & please know that fear is merely what it is ❤️
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Kudos for having the hard conversation and not avoiding it. That’s brave. Take deep breaths and ground yourself immediately beforehand. I always remind myself to s l o w down. If you have time, think of your fear/worst case scenario. How would that feel? Sit with that and think about how you’d handle it. No matter what it is, you can handle it, even if it feels awful. I like to believe that whatever needs to happen will happen. You’re putting things into action and whatever the outcome will be for your benefit.
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but deciding to be brave every day :-)
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