Here’s a bit of an unprompted, unplanned post mostly happening as I need to get all this anxiety out.
This week I have the feeling of anxiety of old. The feeling of not knowing what multitude of things I need to think about (worry about in my case). But yesterday I realised it is not a feeling of dred as in the past. Its simply a feeling of being overwhelmed.
I have made some big life changing decisions in the past few months. Ones that could have massive consequences, for the good I am sure deep down. However, an anxious mind will always make this more difficult. If there is a negative, a risk, the anxious mind will cling to it like a moth to a flame. It will scrap the rational thinking that was done when making the decision and replace it with imminent nuclear war.
But what can I do here. Well first I listen to what it is saying to check there is no very sensible message. Once I realise that nothing has changed, I ask it to leave and take action.
This action dear readers is my trip to India. A trip to study Yoga & meditation. To Study how this could benefit me as a chef.
On a day of feeling overwhelmed the kitchen is a wonderful place. It gives me focus. This positive focus is my focus for the day.
So if you feel overwhelmed leading onto anxiety I suggest this. Take an action towards taking away the worry and simplifying what is in your head. It might not have an effect. Then head into the kitchen. Whether thats like me, into the Ballyvolane House kitchen to cook dinner or into your own kitchen to cook. Afterwards, come back to what you are overwhelmed by and see if its changed…
Ill report back tomorrow!