Thank you!
Think of the haters in your life as sandpaper; they’ll scratch you up time and time again but in the end you’re polished, smooth, and spotless..while they end up useless
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
Being alone lets me center.
Meditation.
The words of spiritual people who have attained peace and equanimity.
Hoop dancing.
[This message edited by InnerLight at 10:02 PM, September 9th (Monday)]
A good night's sleep.
A distraction - to put the stressor into perspective. Sometimes that is time with friends, or a movie, or shopping.
Church.
I have little time alone but what I do have is like gold. I either read or goof off on my tablet (damn you, level 79 on Candy Crush!).
Zumba, yoga...just gym time in general.
Time with good friends... ones who really know me.
Quiet.
Driving with the music cranked.
It all depends.
[This message edited by wildbananas at 10:23 PM, September 9th (Monday)]
Actually the gym was recommended by my dr as a replacement for ADs. There have been many studies that have shown intense workouts can have just as beneficial effects on things like anxiety, depression and even restful sleep.
I get pretty serious about my gym though, all notepads and tracking lol. But it gives me that thing I always have that I can control. And a time I don't have any other concerns.
I used to be able to include spending time with my dogs, but sadly, that's no longer an option.
My new mantra: Argue Your Limitations.
'til the roof comes off. 'til the lights go out. 'til my legs give out, can't shut my mouth
Prayer, inspirational readings, moving my body in some activity.
Best thing I gained in my divorce - my freedom.
Life's good.
In the early days after S, it was reading. It kept my mind occupied.
“The most difficult times for many of us are the ones we give ourselves.” ― Pema Chödrön
If the is self imposed: list making of the things that I'm avoiding that are making me cuz that is usually what brings it out in me...avoidance
And Xanax.
