Wrestling Anxiety Part 2

There are times when I allow anxious thoughts to lead me to more information about what’s going on underneath the spiral. Deciphering the difference between an anxious thought that needs attention versus one that can be redirected has been a learning curve.

When I feel confident that I can redirect, I do using orienting or other tools. When I feel that tug to sit with the discomfort, I allow myself to get present with what is underneath the anxious thoughts and honor the sensations that happen in my body as I tune in.

A powerful lesson I have learned as I continue to heal through experience is that my mental real estate is limited, which means it is precious. I get to cultivate how I use it. Being intentional about that has been so empowering. Slow and steady is the best method, knowing when to stretch and when to rest. When to go deeper and when to redirect.