Day 3 Penultimate Day
If I'm being truthful, I likely didn't do myself any favours today, considering I consumed alcohol last night, which undoubtedly contributed to the anxiety I'm currently feeling. But there we go.
I feel incredibly fortunate to have wonderful friends in my life. The ability to maintain meaningful friendships only really happened for me in the later stages of my life, and it might sound surprising, but I attribute this transformation to hypnotherapy. I had a history of repeating negative patterns and pushing people away, leaving me puzzled as to why I found myself alone. So, when I have friends who reach out or who I can connect with over the phone, I am genuinely grateful. It's a testament to the changes I've undergone compared to who I used to be.
Yesterday, I met up with a friend for a quick juice during the day, and later I had dinner with a couple of friends. It's a big reminder that, without exception, every individual is contending with their own challenges and experiences right now.
A valuable lesson I either learned or was reminded of yesterday is the power of directing your attention toward someone else, extending help in any way possible. It's a remarkable method for shifting one's energy. Personally, I take immense joy in listening to people and assisting them in finding solutions to their challenges. So, even though I wasn't entirely certain if I'd make good company, I noticed an immediate change within myself when I was in the company of friends and had the opportunity to lend an ear to their concerns instead of dwelling on my own.
It's essential to recognise that when we fixate on the negatives in our own lives, we inadvertently attract more negativity. So, when we consciously pivot our mindset towards a more positive, uplifting perspective, and cease worrying about ourselves, it can only create more positive results.
Today, I woke up later than intended, and anxiety still loomed over me. I deviated from my usual morning routine, with the exception of having breakfast and tea, as I had a couple of client sessions. Even though some of my sessions can be emotionally taxing, the satisfaction of being able to assist someone, even in a small way, fills me with a sense of accomplishment. Plus it serves as an effective distraction from my own concerns once again.
After completing two sessions with clients, I took a break for a meal. However, during this time, my anxiety felt sky high, and my old numbing pattern of watching TV and snacking started to creep in. Despite this, I pushed through and resisted the temptation, instead, I stood up and went and did a meditation. By the end of the meditation, my anxiety had entirely gone.
Feeling better, I decided to create a few social media videos, sharing insights I had learned from clients today in the hope that they might benefit others. Now, its 4:30, I'm back here again and following through on my promise to myself.
What I've come to realise is that during challenging times, it's vital to prioritise your health, stay away from alcohol if you can, try to eat well, do some physical activity, and get a good nights sleep. They seem obvious, but it’s easy to think that drinking, overeating and pretending like you’re ok will make it go away. Unfortunately they don’t and you actually have to think straight to fix the problems.
Equally important is the willingness to open up and converse with friends or family, either over the phone or even better, in person. For people like myself, who experience a significant energy boost in the presence of certain people, this connection is incredibly beneficial.
Lastly meditation or listening to a self-hypnosis audio can be transformative. Keep practicing experiencing the emotions and states of being that you desire. The more you reinforce this within your body, the closer it comes to becoming your reality. :)
