How do you express your concerns?
Write Down Your Concerns and Let Go of Your Fears
What makes journaling so effective?
Maintaining a journal allows you to find clarity when everything around you feels overwhelming. It’s a chance to explore your innermost fears, thoughts, and emotions. Think of your journaling time as a moment for personal relaxation, a way to unwind and relieve stress.
Begin by journaling for five to fifteen minutes, focusing on whatever is occupying your mind. Continue writing until you feel you’ve expressed everything that needs to be shared, without getting caught up in overthinking. Reflect on the situations that are currently challenging you.
Recognizing the difference between typical worries and excessive worries.
What are typical worries?
Typical worrying involves thoughts about potential negative outcomes in the future, leading to a sense of fear about those possibilities. This is known as “anticipatory anxiety.” Normal worries can be beneficial, as they allow you to prepare for challenges and devise strategies to cope if they arise.
What are excessive worries?
Excessive worries are marked by overwhelming, persistent, and uncontrollable feelings of anxiety that disrupt daily life. These concerns may revolve around specific events, such as social gatherings or panic attacks, or they can encompass a broad range of everyday scenarios. Individuals experiencing excessive worries might also face physical symptoms, including:
Rapid heartbeat, Sweating, Shaking, Difficulty sleeping, Restlessness, and Ongoing pain.
If you find yourself struggling with excessive worries regularly, it’s advisable to reach out to your primary care physician for support.
Excellent article! I need to incorporate daily journaling into my routine. Thanks for sharing!
You are welcome! I totally agree that you should try it. Remember you don’t have to stress yourself out by thinking you have to do it everyday. Do it when you can and enjoy expressing yourself without the stress.