What's in a name?
According to my Apple dictionary, admittedly not a definitive source, a ‘consideration’ is a thought, reflection, meditation, concern, rumination etc. I would like this blog to do those things. I’m hoping I can keep the posts positive because, as someone once reminded me, it is important to practise the habits of mind that you value and want to foster. For me those are: positivity, curiosity, openness and self-reflection (hence, a blog is a good forum).
Also, I’m calling them 'small' because I would like to try to get into the habit of blogging briefly but often. That way I can reflect on everyday occurrences and make this form of writing and thinking a habit, hopefully.
Friday, 24 May 2013
Advice from Anxiety
I had an anxiety attack this week, my first in several months. I was jittery, my heart was sprinting, and my head was inundated with self-doubt and uncertainty. I was thinking: I should give up trying to be a writer; no one wants to publish my book; why am I wasting my time and our money.... Then in rebellion (or self-esteem survival) my brain offered these replies: I only need one acceptance amongst all the rejection emails/letters; no one's good a new career right away; yesterday I was on a high over a website publishing my article. So that's what I need to try to remember – the good advice I gave myself in the depths of an anxiety attack.
Labels:
advice,
anxiety,
mental health,
rejection,
writing
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