01/30/2025
You CAN Overcome Anxiety by Dave Weber
Anxiety is a sign that happens when our bodies and minds aren't in their optimal state, their sphere of normalcy. When we are going against the natural ways of life, we may feel anxiety. The natural ways of life for human beings is that we are creatures of social bondedness. When we go against this natural community that's engrained in us, that our minds yearn balance for, then we feel warning signs and feel off. This feeling is a compass.π§ When we aren't social enough and fulfilling this natural need to be with others, that compass is pointing in the wrong direction and we feel anxious.β¬οΈπ When we fulfill this innate need of community with socialization, then we feel confidence with our fellow man and woman.β¬οΈπ
Like a muscle, this feeling of community needs to be exercised. If our habits and tendencies have driven us apart from our fellow human companions, then we may eventually feel more comfortable, but only after the 4th, 5th, 6th, or 7th time of being together in our community. This feeling of community will happen; I just don't know when it will for you because we are all so different. But exercise this, make small goals, and you will find fulfillment and feel less anxiety.
How do I make this change?
Set goals. You don't even need to write these down or do some fancy SMART Goals technique to reach these. I didn't do this when I was a youth. I had anxiety in public in almost every circumstance. I wanted to be with my peers and community so badly that I set goals. I persevered and did things WAY outside my comfort zone, all in the name of overcoming my anxieties and inadequacies.
Don't let this feeling keep you from living your best life. You were born to be social, our bodies testify of that because of the anxiety compass.
What goal can you set today to get out there and makie a difference with your fellow community members?π
*Don't get me wrong, there are some situations of severe, clinical anxiety and PTSD. Counseling may be necessary for these situations.ππ»
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