I’m going to worry less in 2016. Why? Because all of the worry, stress and anxiety is making me crazy!
Everyone has their own worries, some big and some small, but in an effort to ease my own little worries and maybe help a few of you, I’m sharing my new point of view about some of the things that have worried me over the years.
You’re worried about your career. Did I pick the right major? Am I working for the right company? Where am I going? What is my future like? Do you ever find yourself asking those questions? I know I do. If you asked me where I was headed career wise when I was 20 I would have given you a different answer than I would today. I didn’t go to college thinking, I’m going to get this degree to be a stay at home mom, but that’s where life took me. It wasn’t my plan, but it’s right where I want to be. I still work part time, and I spend some time dabbling in little things that interest me; like learning more about photography, design and fitness. Erica and I started this blog and our boutique; where will it take us? Who knows. The point is, the journey changes, you can make plans, but instead of worrying if your track doesn’t seems as clear cut as you had hoped, enjoy the ride and learn all you can along the way.
You’re worried about your finances. The best way to combat worry over your finances is to make a plan. Always put money away. Have a savings for those rainy days or months or broken water heaters. Pay off your debt and then avoid it all together. Find comfort in knowing that even if you hit a low point, you have a cushion to back you up. Don’t worry about your finances, take control of them.
You’re worried about being a good parent. The fact that you’re worried at all means you’re probably a pretty good parent. Sure, no one is perfect and even the best parent loses their marbles occasionally, but chances are, you are an awesome parent. You spend your time reading all the books, Googling their cold symptoms to death and planning your days around their play time, meal times and learning time. Even if you don’t feel as awesome as that other mom on Facebook with the perfect crafts, remember you may excel in another area. Maybe you aren’t crafty but you’re funny and your kid thinks you have the best dance moves. So, no, my kids don’t have homemade Halloween costumes and sometimes my pot luck contributions are purchased at the store, but I am an awesome parent to my kids, I am the parent they need.
You’re worried about social situations. Whether you’re giving a presentation or just entering a room full of people you don’t know, if you’re an introverted type, you may be a little nervous. I tend to be one of those socially awkward people, but in recent years I’ve really challenged myself to be more at ease in social situations. When you walk into a party or a room full of strangers, look around, chances are there are just as many people looking all shifty eyed as you. You’re not alone. Many people just need an ice breaker to open up to you. Compliment their outfit, comment on the food or just say hello. A smiling warm face is received a lot better than a nervous tight lipped face. Worry less and make some new friends!
{Top – Banana Republic Painterly Top Blouse | Denim – American Eagle Skinny Jeans | Shoes – Halogen Olson Flats | Bag – Marc Jacobs Classic Q Percy | Bracelet – Loren Hope Sarra Cuff | Necklace – Kendra Scott Elisa Pendant}
Spend more time this year enjoying life’s little moments, lessons and new adventures.
– Brooke
P.S. Can you spot the heart in today’s post? (Hint: It’s not where you think it might be).
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