Anxiety is inevitable in our lives at times. The amount of energy that is expended to try and cope with it can be exhausting.  We might even find ourselves feeling moody & irritable and then that wreaks havoc in our personal lives. So what are some ways of coping with this stubborn, fear driven, prevalent emotion? We spoke about blind spots last week and how they are present in our lives daily. Anxiety and where it is coming from can be a blind spot. You may find yourself consumed with worry/fear concerning overwhelming intrusive thoughts and caught up in a cycle and before you know it you are spiraling out of control emotionally. Maybe you have even experienced a panic attack. Use these three steps to try and slow down the process and become more aware of why you are fearful and anxious in order to start making positive changes towards this.

1. Discern.    Your thoughts, feelings and behavior/reaction to the occurring event

2. Decide.     Why/How are these unhealthy/toxic to your life.

3. Do.              Put into action a new way of thinking, feeling and behaving/reacting.

In Phillipians 4:6,7 it says….Be anxious for NOTHING, but in everything by asking through prayer, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God, and the peace of God, w/ch surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

You may find yourself stuck in your worry/fear cycle and having a hard time letting go. This is normal and possibly due to the fact that you have developed unhealthy habits of coping with your fear in the past. Don’t give up but keep working towards a breakthrough in your own personal journey to finding the joy that is available to you.