Have you ever been uneasy while at work, school, or in a throng of people and wondered if you did something wrong, if others liked me, if there was something wrong with me, whether I looked foolish at the moment, or if they were mad at me? This type of thinking will destroy any celebration or good mood because, rather than taking pleasure in the moment, you are worrying about whether or not you are making a good impression on others. Have your heart race so quickly that you felt like you were about to pass out in the middle of a crowd of people, paralyzing your speech and making your mind rush with fictitious ideas. I want you to know that you are not alone and that you are not your troublesome thoughts. The majority of the time, people who are already predisposed to anxiety tend to worry excessively because of life events like traumatic experiences. Traits that are inherited can also have a role. Here are some suggestions for overcoming your anxious thoughts so that you don’t have to live in terror of what you cannot see.
Determine the source of your negative thoughts.
When worrisome thoughts start to emerge frequently, it might sometimes be because of self-esteem issues. They may believe they are not clever enough or competent enough to be in the room, but they may not realize that their very presence is sufficient. Write down every negative idea that comes to mind and attempt to determine whether it is related to a difficult past or your early years in order to determine where your negative thoughts are originating from.
Quit pretending to be a fortune teller.
Those who experience severe anxiety frequently do so because they are concerned about the future. Face it, none of us has any idea what will occur in the next five minutes, much less in the following five years. So instead of worrying about the future, focus on the now instead. Yes, you have aspirations for the future, but worrying won’t help things go your way. You’ll just experience increased tension as a result. You must have faith in a higher power and in yourself to believe that everything will work out as long as you continue to do good deeds in your daily life. I advise focusing just on what is occurring right now; avoid thinking forward more than five minutes. Instead, just be present.
Establish a time limit for your worried thoughts.
I want to see yourself running as quickly as you can toward your house while being pursued by three dogs. You are sweating and scared, but you know you will make it home eventually. After that, you walk up to your front door with your key in hand, insert it into the lock, pull it out, unlock the door, open it, race inside, and slam it shut while your heart pounds. If you find yourself in a situation where your worried thoughts are racing, I want you to promise yourself that you will only let the bad ones stay in your head until you shut the door on the howling dogs. Give yourself two minutes to get the raucous, anxious thoughts out of your head before you exhale in relaxation and get on with your day.
Keep in mind that ideas are just that: thoughts.
Remember that a thought is merely an idea, something that is formed by thinking, something that happens instantly in the mind, and it has nothing to do with what is happening in your waking life. Even if everything is going well, your obsessive desire for approval or concern about other people might cause your thoughts to drag you into hell. Do not let negative ideas trap you in a cage that will control your thinking. Try to put strategies into practice that will help you stop worrying, such as breathing and focusing on the positive things in your life. You could also consider what might happen if everything works out well. Try replacing anxious thoughts with calm ones by closing your eyes, taking deep breaths, and doing so.
Give the mind a rest.
People frequently experience such high levels of anxiety because they are focusing on some of the negative aspects of life. They are dealing with several pressures that they are unable to manage, and as a result, they get overwhelmed. It just so happened that everything sprang up at once, at the wrong time, and in the wrong location. I advise taking an extended nap or setting aside a day where you don’t think about the things that are going on in your life to give yourself a mental break. This will enable you to refuel and think clearly about how to handle the problems in your life.
At the end of the day, anxiety may be beneficial since it can serve as a motivator for us to complete tasks, but it turns into a problem when it begins to rule our lives. When you find it tough to execute because your mind is racing with worry. I want you to know that you are not your anxious thoughts and that you can stop the anxiety by replacing it with gratitude. You must live without stress since every one of us has just one life to live.
