ANXIETY SUPPORT NEWSLETTER
Topic this week: Slow and Easy

Have you ever noticed that when you walk, talk, etc., you do it faster than do a lot of other people? I was like that. I couldn't just walk across the yard, or through the house in a slow and easy way. I noticed I did things quickly. Most people with anxiety issues seem to do the same thing. I believe it's because we have so much excess energy from the anxiety. Anyway... I read somewhere that those with anxiety disorders really need to slow things down.

I began walking slower, talking slower, and doing everything else slower as well. I noticed, after some time had passed, that I didn't feel as anxious or stressed. Then I decided to begin focusing on whatever I was doing. I began to put all of my focus on the present/now. If I was cooking dinner I focused on each thing I was doing at that moment. If I was walking, talking, or even showering, I would focus on only that. What a refreshing change from having my mind/thoughts being so scattered and my mind racing all the time. It is truly relaxing.

If we're focusing on only what we are doing, at that moment in time, we cannot focus on all the negative thoughts that pass through our mind. Thoughts will pass through, but I allow them to pass, gently, and continue focusing on what I'm doing at that moment. I'm telling you, it works. After a while you will notice something different going on. That 'something different' is that you are beginning to feel more relaxed and centered. Enjoy that feeling.

Start practicing doing things slow and easy. It will take some time to get into the habit of doing it, but it will come second nature to you, in time. It's really amazing how something so simple can make us feel so much better and so much more centered and balanced. Say "Good-bye" to anxiety and "Hello" to relaxed and centered.

GOAL FOR THE WEEK

Practice doing everything slower.

TIPS FOR THE WEEK

Make come notes and stick them or place them around the house and at work, reminding you to do things slower.

Keep saying to yourself "Slow and easy does it."

INSPIRATION

Their are faster creatures than the turtle, but the turtle enjoyed the journey.
~~Sue Hulen~~ (Anxiety Support Newsletter)

A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval.
~~Mark Twain

That which is injurious loses it's capacity to harm when
it is brought into the light, and we attract to us that
which we emanate.
~~Dr. Hawkins~~

Why is everyone here so happy except me?
"Because they have learned to see goodness and beauty
everywhere," said the Master.

Why don't I see goodness and beauty everywhere?
"Because you cannot see outside of you what you
fail to see inside."
~~Anthony de Mello~~ (from his One Minute Wisdom)

AFFIRMATIONS

I see beauty in everyone and everything.

Slower is better.

I focus on only the positive.

I may be wounded, but refuse to be broken.

I am light and love.

I can do anything I choose to do.

I am worthy.

Until next week I wish for you the ability to see beauty in everyone and everything. Take it slow and easy and enjoy the wonderful feeling it will provide. Enjoy the smell of the freshly mowed lawns, and take a good look at the blue sky and the beautiful clouds. Life is good and so are we.

<font color=red>~Sundance~</font color=red>

<font color=blue>"Never react emotionally to criticism. Analyze yourself to determine whether it is justified. If it is, correct yourself. Otherwise, go on about your business."</font color=blue>

<font color=black>Norman Vincent Peale</font color=black>