Our Wishcasting hostess Jamie (Ridler) is certainly on spot this week! Her question to us is:
What step do you wish to take?
The question couldn’t be more timely. I was just speaking with someone last night about the steps I’ve taken to reduce stress since being diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, and the steps I plan to take in the future.
Steps I’ve taken so far:
- Let go of self-imposed commitments that will not hurt anyone if stopped. This step must be taken periodically as I’ve a penchant for joining groups and starting projects. “Starting” being the key word.
- After much aggravation and an overwhelming feeling of helplessness, I finally found someone willing to help my husband and I better budget ourselves and shake off one heaping hill of stress. It’s a bit scary, this budget, but the clouds are starting to part and we can see a hint of blue sky.
- Our efforts at nudging our son in the direction of independence shows signs of actually working. It’s not always easy holding fast and firm through the whining and attempted manipulation, but he will eventually complete a less-than-exciting requested task. He is now filling out job applications, cooking more on his own, and dreaming about where he’ll live in the future.
Now, if he’d only learn to love washing the dishes!
Steps I wish to take:
- Continue working with my son on life skills.
- Now that we’re on a budget, instead of going out shopping for the many books we desire, we can spend that time pursing our other interests like drawing, painting, writing, etc. Perhaps we can even collaborate. No more excuses about not having enough time!
- I’ve always wanted to do something a little more with this blog, have more of a focus, and now, I think I know where I’d like to take it. Oh, I’ll still write my feelings and wishes and write book reviews, but in the next few weeks, you’ll find postings of another sort as well.
- Be more consistent about talking 15 to 30 minutes for myself each day.
- Enjoy more silence and simplicity.
I’m sure this list could go on and on but I think you get the drift. Now is the time for making my dreams happen.
What step do YOU wish to take?
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As Pamela wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.
Congrats on the budgeting success!
You have quite a list going! It sounds like you are getting a handle on things.
As Pamela wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.
P.S. Happy Thanksgiving!
Hi Pamela,
Glad you are taking care of yourself. Sounds like a good direction to go in. Yes, if you stop one activity you’ll have time for others. If we’d just put what we REALLY want to do as #1 on our to do list, life would be so much more enjoyable.
I wrote an essay about how I stopped shopping. It changed everything. It’s on my site in the published essay writing section. I wish you a stress-reduced life! And I look forward to the new direction of your blog. Will check back! Giulietta.
As Pamela wishes for herself, so I deeply wish for her.
Sometimes even a hint of blue sky is amazing. Don’t worry – everything will be OK.
Your clarity is wonderful! This will surely get you moving in all the directions you wish!
As Pamela wishes for herself, so I wish for her too!
As Pamela wishes for herself, so I wish for her also, may it be so! These sound like great wishes and I wish that they come to be.
As Pamela wishes for herself, so I lovingly wish this for her also.
One step at a time …
As Pamela wishes for herself, so I wish for her also!
Look how far you have come already; and how wonderfully you have planned out your escape route out of anxiety! You rocket Pamela!
As you wish for yourself, I lovingly wish for you as well.
Good, clear, doable action steps. Good for you.
I’ve found it really helpful to set the ‘me time’ into a scheduled slot so it’s known by all those around me. My morning routine is awesome because of it. (that came easy when I have a spouse who likes sleeping in…LOL)
Sending positive wishes for you…..