21/05/2024
Anxiety can consume so much of our energy and head space. But it doesn't have to be that way.
This concept has been a game changer for me:
"Anxiety is the result of trying to control something that is out of our control".
It seems so obvious but realising that we create our own anxiety by our futile attempts to control things that we can't control is such a powerful tool, because it's so simple to identify and shift.
When you feel anxious, ask yourself what you are trying to control that isn't in your control and then make a conscious choice to release what you don't have control over in the situation and take action with what you do have control over.
Hint:
Things you CAN'T control = other peoples actions, feelings and thoughts
Things you CAN control = your own actions, feelings and thoughts
(Just threw in this giant freebie, but more on that another time 😁😁)
The beauty of these 5 steps is that when you dig deeper into what and why you're trying to control certain things, the Lord can gently show you some of the fears and insecurities you may have been carrying that could be holding you back from living in the calling and the fruit of what Jesus Christ has made available to you.
Be gentle with yourself and allow your heavenly Father into those spaces.
Pop me a message if you feel you need someone to process this with.
