Positive Attitude for Anxious People Community Group
Learning to develope a positive attitude, talking about positive things in our lives and the world.
I have gotten August off to a positive start. I started volunteering. My Monday thru Thursday work schedule left me with too much time on the weekend for my anxiety to run wild, so I needed to find something constructive to fill my time. I looked at a few volunteering options, and decided to give my time to my local library. I considered working at the hospital, but I'm afraid anything health related might trigger anxieties. I worked a few hours today. The folks there were so appreciative of my being there. Due to budget cuts, they are very understaffed. So, it's a win win situation. I get to help the library employees and patrons, and they get some desperately needed help. Plus, I just love being around books. Yay!
(I also love to be around books, and feel relaxed whenever I'm in a library.)
have had anxiety all my life. What do you do at the library?
Barbara
It also takes the focus off the anxiety and is very calming IMO.
I think the library is such a wonderful place to be.....good on you WBS :)
Thanks for sharing
I used to read all the time, now my anxiety is so strong that i can't do it anymore.
I do love book's. the smell, the look, the way they feel when you read them.
I cannot work so i need to find something, thought i would try and help on this website
somehow. Ya know when i feel like i am at least helping even just a little someone else
i get a soft kitty feeling, really makes me happier about my self and life.
So glad you found your Nook. Think that may have been a book joke?
Thanks for this post - good luck and many Hug's
My library is so little that I have to order books and wait a couple of days for them to come in. But the anticipation makes it even more worthwhile.
Good for you for stepping out and helping your community.