Overcome Anxious Situations

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I am a serious fan of positive thought and the power of the mind. I have written many articles about shifting our energy from toxic negativity to a positive mindset because it lightens the burden and does much more for the soul. I was recently working in a domestic violence shelter, and someone had talked about using focal points to help a survivor get through a dreaded day in court where her assailant would be present. This inspired my post to offer another tool to your life's self-help arsenal.

I remember being extremely nervous when I had to go on stage during my school graduation ceremony. I didn’t even have to speak, but the auditorium was filled with people, my loved ones included. I could feel all of their eyes on me, which stressed me out; I was shaking. I was only up there for a few minutes with the university president when I was given the top counseling student award. While they spoke very kindly about my work, the sight of my family in the audience was my focal point. Seeing them being supportive and feeling their love helped soothe my anxiety, and it really did get through my anxiety.

It isn’t so good to distract yourself from the present. However, redirecting towards connection when trying to combat self-imposed suffering such as anxiety can really help.

What do you use for healthy coping tools? Drop me a note, and let’s talk about it!