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“Life satisfaction is the cake you need to bake yourself.” There is no cake out there with the perfect list of ingredients that is going to satisfy everyone’s taste buds.
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This sounds funny but the struggle is real! Many people report their anxiety kicks in around 5pm on Sunday evenings. Anticipation plays a very big role here.
The Anxiety of Social Media
For many of us social media has become a huge part of our day to day life. While there can be many benefits to the use of social media sites they can also interfere and become a great source of anxiety.
Holiday Anxiety
It’s supposed to be the “most wonderful time of the year”—but is it really? I guess the answer to this question depends on who you ask. Some people love the holidays and surrounding themselves with friends, family and carrying on traditions. While the magic of the holidays can bring out the best in many people it also can trigger anxiety in others. Let’s face it, crowded stores, holiday travel, parties, seeing friends and family, spending money, reminders of loved ones lost and simply being out of routine can amp up anxiety. If the holidays don’t bring out your best side it’s okay, self-awareness is power and power promotes change. Here are some tips to beat holiday anxiety:
Happiness
“Life satisfaction is the cake you need to bake yourself.” There is no cake out there with the perfect list of ingredients that is going to satisfy everyone’s taste buds.
Intolerance of Uncertainty
Anxiety is often fueled by the intolerance of uncertainty. Not knowing the outcome of a situation is often terrifying, particularly for those who worry excessively. Is this you? Do you over-prepare for things, repeatedly go over the “what if’s” of a situation, constantly seek reassurance from others, prefer not to delegate tasks, constantly check things or even avoid them all together? According to an article by Robert L. Leahy, PH.D., some worriers say that they would rather know for sure that the outcome will be bad than be left in suspense not knowing for sure. The truth is unless you have a crystal ball showing the future or a really good psychic 😉, you'll never really know the outcome until you go through it. So for all the non-psychics out there, here are some tips on how to overcome the intolerance of uncertainty.
Fear of Judgment
“What other people think of you is not your business. If you start to make that business your business, you will be offended for the rest of your life.” Deepak Chopra
