Living

We are all waiting for something.

I am waiting for the results to my last exam, a callback my last job interview, the acceptance of the idea I pitched for a friend’s birthday party, the decline of my credit card.

And it never ends.

When the wait for one thing ends, the suspense for the results of another begin.

Very often this “waiting” does more damage to us than we realize. A couple of it’s main effects are overthinking and anxiety.

What will happen tomorrow? What will the Boss say? I can’t wait to know if I passed…

Anxiety raises blood pressure, makes out pulse race and messes with our health. We eat less, worry more and feel upset. All for what? For a result we have no control over.

Sometimes we have no way to keep from getting anxious. That’s okay, life gets crazy sometimes and anxiety is just a way your body uses to keep you safe. Because when you worry more, you tread carefully and more often than not stay safe. But don’t let this protective anxiety dictate all aspects of your life. It’s absolutely alright to take a break to go shopping, stroll in your garden, cook something new or watch your favourite TV show.

Worrying about possible outcomes that may never happen is another way we make ourselves miserable. I tend to overthink a lot and as a result I spend a huge amount of time afraid of possibilities that are unlikely to happen. I’m still trying to get this aspect of my personality under control. While it is hard, meditation and yoga are helping me de-stress and let go of the thoughts I keep obsessing over.

Isn’t it incredible, how little we are actually living when compared to simply waiting?

I realize I am losing out on precious time by biding away my days like this. We shouldn’t be spending our lives waiting, we should be living!

So,

Relax.

Breathe.

Forget about what you are losing sleep over. It will come in its own time. And when it does, you know what?

You can handle it.

If you are having a hard time letting go, this article is for you : Forgive Yourself

Thanks for reading! 🙂