How do you fight fear, anxiety, stress? I think of these as three separate and similar challenges, so I'm going to address them separately. Fear usually comes when I realize I'm not in control of a certain situation; anxiety strikes when I'm waiting on something and it's a determining factor in a big decision, and stress overwhelms when I start to do too much.
Fear: Remembering that God is in control. Choosing trust. Deep breaths. Praying for God to take over. Talking with my bestie. Worship music.
Anxiety: Praying for God's will to be done, no matter what. Remembering that He is in control. Praying for someone else instead of getting stuck on my situation.
Stress: Deep breaths. Lists. Focusing on one thing at a time. Praying for the peace of God to invade me. Saying no to more to-dos. Multi-tasking when possible.
What helps you survive seasons or moments of stress, fear, or anxiety?
You know how I am and the problems I have, but often times when I let the fear and anxiety run it's course and allow myself to feel those things I am much better off. Way better than fighting those feelings back and denying they are there.
ReplyDeleteStress? Naps...it's how I got through college. ;-)