Last night, I ventured into new territory. There was an entrepreneurship mixer being held at the cutest salon that I've seen in my area. Sounds simple enough, right? For me, though, it was much more complicated of a decision to make. My business hours are from 6am-6pm, Monday through Friday. … Continue reading Mix and Mingle: An Introvert’s Prospective
Tag: anxiety
Present in the Dark
I know, I know... I preach about mental health and maintaining peace. I must be the world's most zen. Never stressing. Never annoyed. Always smiling and glowing. Please don't think that way. I have down days and they tend to linger. I'm not always smiling and meditating. Honestly, I end up avoiding meditation when I … Continue reading Present in the Dark
Ticking Clocks
I'm racing against this ten-second clock in my head. I literally watch the countdown. That's my anxiety. That clock is always ticking in my mind. That rush makes me feel like I need to rush everything...myself, conversations and interactions with others. I'm always in my head- watching that clock. So how do you break free … Continue reading Ticking Clocks
My Anxiety Looks Like….
It’s imperative for me to focus in normal conversation. I’ll either look you right in your soul, or I’ll lock my eyes on a fixed object. I don’t know if it’s an ADD thing or an anxiety thing. But, when there are a lot of people talking or moving around me while you’re trying to … Continue reading My Anxiety Looks Like….
Come and Go
Let that sadness come and go Let that sadness in even when it was never invited Let that sadness balance out the joy Let that sadness cleanse your dark matter with streams of salt water Let that sadness shut you in with a good book or a good friend But don’t you dare cling too … Continue reading Come and Go