It has been a rough month with work, graduate school, and other responsibilities. I have occasionally found myself falling into a negative place where I worry a lot and question my decisions. Because it bothers me that I do that, I have decided to try to cultivate a quality of steadiness in my life. Kind of an "Easy does it" kind of thinking.
I have noticed some types of thinking and physical factors that seem to spur a bout of worrying or questioning and I will list them here.
1. Insisting on knowing EXACTLY how things will turn out. It's like I am looking for a crystal ball.
2. Wanting to have total control of every outcome.
3. Wanting to do everything perfectly and not having any fun.
4. Failing to give myself credit for past successes.
5. Holding my breath, which creates an inability to be completely present.
6. Lack of sleep, which leads to negative thinking.
7. Hypoglycemia, which leads to anxiety.
8. Failing to make a regular fitness program top priority.
9. Neglecting my creative side.
10. Trying to do everything on my own without any help or support.
11. Hormonal shifts.
It has occurred to me today, that the best thing to do is just let go and trust in some kind of higher power. I can't worry about tomorrow because this moment is all I have.
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