Hi everyone!!!
It has been a long time since I wrote a journal.
I have been busy redecorating and cleaning
the house. I have been working extra shifts at
work as well which will help me afford Christmas
and chip away at my debt load. I have been pushing
myself very hard and nowadays am falling asleep
soon after arriving at home.
One of the reasons I have been working so hard on
the house is so that my children and I can become
more social - invite more people over and connect
more.
SHYNESS AND SOCIAL PHOBIA.
with all this activity, comes more encounters with other
people: clients, co - workers, acquaintances, strangers.
I continue to find this aspect of daily life challenging since
the people I encounter are diverse, dynamic and sometimes
stressed out. I continue to remember to greet as many people
as I can when I encounter them. I try to be friendly, professional,
and to listen more to what people are saying - all these things have
helped me manage my anxiety around people
I have also have been eating better; packing healthier foods and eating
them in quiet environments. During these times I examine my thoughts
and notice how I am tensing up: becoming tense and stressed out.
Then I practice meditation and contemplation exercises, reminding myself
that I am safe around people, and I am a good person, trying to do the best
I can. These exercises help me relax and keep things in perspective.
I hope you are all well in your journey!!!!
with peace and love Ida. 
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It\'s great to see you so focussed on controlling and beating this thing! I love the exercises you\'re doing - the meditation, the quiet time, the contemplation, the relaxation. All good things to do. I\'m trying very hard to do the \'present moment awareness\' exercise which works well, when I remember to do it! Stay well. Emma. x
I gt so inspired when I read abut people and in this case you, who are able to do the work of it. You remind me to do the same thing: self reminding, meditation & feeling safe. This is fine work you are doing and requires strong efforts. good for you Universe.
You truly are an inspiration Ida! Congratulations on eating healthier and meditating and becoming more socially active! God bless:0)
Ida, i am so very happy, that you are eating better, taking very good care of yourself. :)
You are doing very well. be sure, to take time, for yourself, to rest, relax. go at a nice comfortable pace. :)
i\'m really proud of you, for staying strong, and never giving up. You\'re an inspiration. :)
Wishing you and your family, a happy holidays! :)
I like what you said about being safe around people, that you\'re doing the best you can and that you\'re a good person. That\'s inspirational Ida.
Wooo Hoooo clean house and parties...Let it roll. Gees Universe you are sounding darn good. Your efforts are being rewarded. Right On!