Anxiety. Say it out loud if you feel it. If you give it a name, you can take back its power over you and give that power back to yourself, where it belongs.
It’s ok to say “I have anxiety.” It’s ok to feel all the emotions you feel.
My kids hear me say “I’m a little anxious and I just need a minute”. We can all tell I’m frazzled so it helps me take a breath and reset. It also shows them that being anxious doesn’t mean you’re broken. It’s just an emotion, even though it feels overwhelming sometimes.
If I’m at the store and I start to get that anxious feeling because crowds aren’t my thing, I will say to myself “I’m anxious right now, but it won’t last.” It’s a good reminder that I can relax.
When I’m meeting new people and stuttering all over the place and my ears start ringing so I talk really loud and fast because I can’t hear myself (anxiety does that to me)… In a moment of honesty, I may choose to say “I get a little anxious meeting new people.” and someone usually says “Me too!!” and that really takes pressure off.
Next time you get anxious, call it. Say it out loud to yourself, your kids or to your partner. This has made a huge difference in my life because when you name your big emotion, it makes it seem much smaller.
Love. Peace. Anxiety. 😉
- M
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