Weekly Prompt #29: What is something you can let go of today?
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This week's prompt- What is something you can let go of today?
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@ASilentObserver
I want to let go of my weakness which is my fear and worry of handling financial problems.
@Jewelmoon17 Thank you for opening up with us Moon. What would it mean to you if you didn't have this fear anymore?
@ASilentObserver
I guess something I can try to let go of today is that I did better on my exam I took today than the last two exams, but I still did not pass. I can still graduate, but I am more stressed now because I have to do well in the program overall now and I am worried. I will do my best.
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@sincerePlane4053 That sounds like you had a mixed day with good parts and bad parts. You did well on one level by taking the exam, but you didn't do as well as you'd like. Would you like to share more about what it feels like for you to be stressed right now? We are all here with you E
@ASilentObserver
It kind of feels like important things are taking my priority in my career and school life, where I know that I need to do well to be successful, so that I can have the career I want later in life and to help people in the ways I would like to as well. It is kind of complicated, but I just have to be disciplined and have some initiative. It feels like people may one day rely on me, maybe now, but also in the future, and I don't want to let anyone down.
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@sincerePlane4053 You have a lot on your plate with work and school. That sounds really stressful.
Today I want to start letting go of some of the non-evidence based negative self-talk that's been going on. It won't be rid of in a single day, but I can actually focus on it and address it when it happens starting today.
@ThoughtLight That sounds like a great plan, Light. What steps do you think you need to take to let go of this non-evidence based negative self talk?
@ASilentObserver I need to start catching it and examining it as soon as it happens and not just ignore it. I need to start practicing more self-awareness as a first step.
@ThoughtLight Those are some good steps to start with, Light. I am confident that you can make progress by being aware of when these thoughts come up and challenging them. We are all rooting for you.
@ASilentObserver
One thing that I can try to let go of to better enjoy the present is worries about the future. I tend to feel like I am never doing enough to achieve the goals I have set for myself, which often causes me to become anxious about my productivity. However, if I can simply ground myself in the present moment and stop looking years ahead so frequently, I can better appreciate the people I have around me and all that I have been given in the present.
@NicoletteF I appreciate that you've really been trying to do your best by working towards your goals, but it has left you feeling anxious about your productivity. would you like to share more about what goes through your mind when you get caught up in these worries?
