Watch Your Feet

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Here’s Something To Feel Good About Today…

Where you one of those kids who loved roller coaster rides? Not me, I was terrified!

I gave several amusement park rides a chance and the only one that I enjoyed at all, was the Ferris wheel. That was only when my partner agreed in advance not to rock the carriage and only if it didn’t move too fast.

I’m a risk taker in other ways but not when it comes to feeling out of control on a rotating or spinning piece of machinery. How I managed that feeling of fear was to look down and focus on my feet. Ignoring the outside world and blocking out the gleeful screams of others was the only way I could maintain my composure.

It’s still the same today, when I’m frightened and feel that life is moving too fast, rather than lose my balance; I look down at my feet. In other words, I focus on something small that I can control and not on the bigger picture. Small steps during a walk, slow breathes, one task at a time, all ways that I keep from spinning on an emotional roller coaster.

We all have ways we cope with stress and fear. I’d love to hear from you and find out what works for you?

Find Something To Feel Good About Everyday!