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I found a scribbled note today that just read “find reasons NOT to worry.” I’m fairly certain I wrote this down while listening to Pema Chodron’s audiobook, “Welcoming the Unwelcome.” I can imagine many moments in the coming weeks where pausing and inviting myself to “find reasons not to worry”…

What could go RIGHT? What would that future experience look like, feel like, be like, if it went “right?” There are times when considering “what could go wrong” IS important for planning ahead. AND there are many times where it’s perfectly safe to drop that question and change it up. What a difference it could make to ask ourselves: “What could go RIGHT?” and really pause and take a moment to consider it,

I step into this new week with a plan to ask this question-to-self: “Does it matter?” at least a few times a day. I love the idea of using a “YES!” answer to help me move toward my goals and get more satisfaction throughout the week. I love the idea…

Like some other people I’ve connected with this year, I am working on shifting my beliefs around discomfort. I used to think that discomfort was something that should be avoided whenever possible. Now I’m working at improving my tolerance for discomfort in certain areas of life (for some of the reasons mentioned in this article.) I’d love to hear YOUR experience, thoughts, and beliefs about discomfort. Where do you “embrace discomfort” in life? Where do you want to do more of this?

Revisiting Dr. Becky Kennedy’s definition of anxiety will often help me step into a place of more empowerment and courage and calm. “Anxiety = Uncertainty + Underestimating of our Ability to Cope.” Let me know if this makes an impact on you, too. Flip through these three images to read more.

Embrace celebrating the little wins each day. The little wins can sometimes be the most vital. This weekend I came across this artwork and quote, shared by The Artidote: “you are allowed to be proud of the victories that no one else can see. like showering without completely hating your body, not breaking into tears at the thought of the future, talking yourself out of a dark mindset, calming yourself down in public, or like waking up every single day and choosing life. be proud of the progress no matter if it is visible [to] others or not. you’re doing great, keep up the good work!”

“You are what you’ve been looking for.” Gives me goosebumps, in a good way. Sending you love, Keridwyn linktr.ee/keridwyn

Sometimes, when we worry about the future, we may temporarily have forgotten just how good we are at figuring things out when they come up, unexpectedly! One way to help quiet unhelpful-worry thoughts: Turn your attention to your strengths. Remind yourself of how you can problem solve and adjust when needed. Remind yourself of specific times when you were able to think on your feet and make choices to successfully move through an unexpected struggle.