This last month or so of work has been crappy. With what has felt like enormous work challenges (combined with big life events at the moment) I've felt suffocated, my body so toxic with stress and anxiety. But let me tell you, it is my support system that has gotten me through. Time out of the house with good friends, hugs and love notes from my sweet husband, family who listens and understands... I wouldn't trade my loved ones for anything. I am so reminded that we need each other.
During some of the craziness I came across this great post on Instagram:
My "toolkit" doesn't look exactly like this one and yours probably won't either. The point is to learn and add to it to prepare for those tough days.
The good news is yesterday I felt like I was finally able to breakthrough some of the hard stuff. I got in my car and, with tears of relief streaming down my cheeks, sang my heart out to the best songs.
My goal is to practice the breathing techniques I've recently learned to help me stay centered and more calm for the next difficult stretch of life that comes up.
If you're reading this and feel so inclined to share what tools you keep in your toolkit I would love to hear and learn from you.
(Also world, don't you dare throw anything else at me right now unless it is alllll positive.)
