Joyfully anxious
Joyfully anxious seems like an oxymoron, right? How can you be joyful and anxious at the same time? I have had anxiety for over 20 years and while my anxiety may never go away, I can find moments of joy that help my anxiety. These moments of joy can be discovered through a continuous healing process I have found that works to ease my anxiety.
ABOUT ME
My name is Kiana. I live in Sonoma County with my husband, daughter, and two kitties: Mufasa and Ramsay. I have been through some pretty difficult times in my life, but these times have shaped who I am today.
My main goal in life is to better myself so I can help others. This is why I started this blog. I want to share what I have learned, learn from others, and help others in the process; specifically, those who have anxiety.
Below are the four continuous steps I created to help manage my anxiety:
I call these steps: The Four Wings To Managing Anxiety
AWARENESS: First, I must be aware of my anxiety and accept it. The more I fight my anxiety, the worse it becomes.
PERSEVERE: Once I am aware of my anxiety, I have to find ways to persevere through it. This can be one of the hardest stages!
TRANSFORM: Once I find ways to manage my anxiety, I can start to transform and discover new things about myself. This part can be pretty cool to look back and see how much I have progressed!
INSPIRE: Once I start to transform, I can take what I have learned and inspire others to do the same!
(Note: Just because I may have reached the “INSPIRE” stage, doesn’t mean I will never revisit any of the other steps. Anxiety has been a lifelong adversity for me - so when it eventually comes back, I often have to go back to the beginning — and that is perfectly okay!)