Work It Out - No Matter What
Well.... first blog post. No pressure.
"Work It Out" is a working title. Could change. I thought of it because it's my attitude lately. I don't mean just dragging myself to the gym and trying to motivate myself to work out and train for an upcoming 5k that I foolishly signed up for. I mean, work everything out. You have a problem? Face it. Talk through it with someone. Find solutions. Whatever you can do to relieve that stress, that burden, that anxiety... work it out.
In life, we face numerous obstacles... all the time. Once you solve one problem, another one comes at you, right? This can even apply in relationships with people close to us. You can solve a communication problem with one person and then accidentally drop the ball on communicating with someone else. I wanted to write this blog to encourage myself (and others) to do whatever it takes to work out their problems. We deserve to be happy. Life is too short to be miserable. You have a problem? Work it out.
I could probably list out at least 3 problems or worries in every aspect of my life: motherhood, family, friendships, work, faith... all of it. I am full of worries (some are completely made up scenarios that might not ever happen, but nonetheless, I worry). I am acutely aware that not all problems can be solved simply by thinking of a solution. However, in my attempt to be optimistic, I feel like even brainstorming ideas on how to tackle a solution can make you feel productive and like you're on the right track. All too often have I been overwhelmed with worry and almost paralyzed from anxiety about all of my troubles. I can't breathe. I can't move. I can barely think straight. All of my thoughts consumed with everything that needs my attention... everything I need to fix. Suddenly, all I can do is worry... and then cry. Cry it out. That's a way that I work it out. I have a good cry. When I've cried my heart out, I take a deep breath and my mind completely switches gears. I mentally organize my problems by importance (what's worrying me the most) and then figure out any steps I can take right that second to start taking care of it.
Anyways, through all of that rambling, my point is, whatever struggles you face, I encourage you to always try to work it out. Even taking the smallest baby steps means you're headed towards a solution.
"Work It Out" is a working title. Could change. I thought of it because it's my attitude lately. I don't mean just dragging myself to the gym and trying to motivate myself to work out and train for an upcoming 5k that I foolishly signed up for. I mean, work everything out. You have a problem? Face it. Talk through it with someone. Find solutions. Whatever you can do to relieve that stress, that burden, that anxiety... work it out.
In life, we face numerous obstacles... all the time. Once you solve one problem, another one comes at you, right? This can even apply in relationships with people close to us. You can solve a communication problem with one person and then accidentally drop the ball on communicating with someone else. I wanted to write this blog to encourage myself (and others) to do whatever it takes to work out their problems. We deserve to be happy. Life is too short to be miserable. You have a problem? Work it out.
I could probably list out at least 3 problems or worries in every aspect of my life: motherhood, family, friendships, work, faith... all of it. I am full of worries (some are completely made up scenarios that might not ever happen, but nonetheless, I worry). I am acutely aware that not all problems can be solved simply by thinking of a solution. However, in my attempt to be optimistic, I feel like even brainstorming ideas on how to tackle a solution can make you feel productive and like you're on the right track. All too often have I been overwhelmed with worry and almost paralyzed from anxiety about all of my troubles. I can't breathe. I can't move. I can barely think straight. All of my thoughts consumed with everything that needs my attention... everything I need to fix. Suddenly, all I can do is worry... and then cry. Cry it out. That's a way that I work it out. I have a good cry. When I've cried my heart out, I take a deep breath and my mind completely switches gears. I mentally organize my problems by importance (what's worrying me the most) and then figure out any steps I can take right that second to start taking care of it.
Anyways, through all of that rambling, my point is, whatever struggles you face, I encourage you to always try to work it out. Even taking the smallest baby steps means you're headed towards a solution.
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