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Change

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Definition of CHANGE (Merriam-Webster)

changed;  changing

transitive verb

  1. a :  to make different in some particular :  alter never bothered to change the will b :  to make radically different :  transform can’t change human nature c :  to give a different position, course, or direction to changed his residence from Ohio to California

  2. a :  to replace with another let’s change the subject b :  to make a shift from one to another :  switch always changes sides in an argument c :  to exchange for an equivalent sum of money (as in smaller denominations or in a foreign currency) change a 20-dollar bill d:  to undergo a modification of foliage changing color e :  to put fresh clothes or covering on change a bed

intransitive verb

  1. :  to become different her mood changes every hour

  2. : of the moon :  to pass from one phase (see 1phase 1) to another

  3. :  to shift one’s means of conveyance :  transfer on the bus trip he had to change twice

  4. of the voice :  to shift to lower register :  break His voice started to change when he turned 13.

  5. :  to undergo transformation, transition, or substitution winter changed to spring

  6. :  to put on different clothes need a few minutes to change for dinner

  7. :  exchange, switch neither liked his seat so they changed with each other

changer

noun

change hands

  1. :  to pass from the possession of one owner to that of another money changes hands many times

One thing in life that is constant is change.  My dad always said this.  Most of the time, I am okay with change so long as I am in control of it.  Ha, who isn’t, right?

We are going through some major role changes at work with new leadership, and at first I was shocked, then sad, and ended up excited.  The next morning, completely overwhelmed, then angry at the rumors.  Last night, I was completely excited again remembering that this is new, different, and challenging.  I love that.  I love being told I can’t accomplish something.  Bring it, right? But still scared of the change.  The unknown.

So the definitions list above are to remind me that the small, little word “change” can mean lots of different things to different people.  I am in the midst of change at work, with being back in school, becoming an empty nest home, and my weight loss.  Lots of change.  So I leave you with these:

“To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.” – Winston Churchill

“Change is inevitable.  Progress is optional.” – Tony Robbins

Blessings!

Anxiety · Random Thoughts · Sunday · thoughts

Sunday Thought

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“What helps me when I’m hit with anxiety is professing faith out loud:  God, You are good.  Faithful.  Aware. On it.  I place ALL my trust in You.” – Beth Moore

This week I have had more anxiety.  I place it on myself.  Too much to do, and not communicating.  I know what my faults are.  I am a perfectionist, and want to shine bright not only for myself for my workplace as well.  I want us to look great.  I had taken on a task, and became completely overwhelmed, and had a panic attack.  I sat in my car for 35 minutes (with the air on) sweating, and head pounding, mind swirling, and in utter nauseous.  Ugh.

I got up and went in, and spoke with my supervisor.  She is a wonderful manager with far too much stress on herself at the moment (and of course, I feel guilty for even going to her with this), and say:  “I am overwhelmed, and needed you to know.”  Pretty simple, right?  Hard thing to do.  For me anyway.  Then after getting through that, going to one of my other supervisors (I have 4), and telling her the same thing.  All was good, as she was stressed as well.

We divided the work at hand, and conquered.  Completed the task that needed to be done, sharing the stress of not only the work that needed to be done, but sharing with one another.

Communication is the key.  No one likes to admit that we can’t do something, or that we are behind.  Just talk it out.  Share the misery.  Ha.

I always feel better when I have shared my stress.  And, I have always shared it first with God.  He never fails.  I do. Everyday.

Blessings.

 

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Therapy

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My therapy for today:


Major benefit of living on the Emerald Coast is this. Sounds of the waves, and having the sun on my face is relaxing for the overwhelming mind and spirit. 

Perfect day.  

It’s Friday, but Sunday’s coming. ✝️

Blessings. 

Anxiety · Be Kind · Random Thoughts · thoughts · Uncategorized

Overwhelmed

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I have been overwhelmed by business (anxiety) lately, so I apologize for this simple post.

Smile.  Be nice today.  You never know what the other person is going through, and you could be the one person who is kind to them today.

Blessings.

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Struggling

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I have been struggling with a lot of anxiety the past couple of days.  I have taken baths with Epsom Salts, and Lavender oil.  I have been diffusing Peace & Calming II, and Lavender oils at home, and I have been using my Tranquil roll on during the day.  They help a bit, but I seem to wind back up fairly easy.

I can’t seem to be calm, and stay that way.  I think, as women, we tend to anticipate what we should next before we complete the step we are on.  There was a .GIF years ago showing a maze with lots of blue balls moving around indicating a women’s brain.  I so think many of us are this way.  I also think technology has hurt me due to immediate interface.  Such as, that I can ask Siri for a definition and receive the answer, before I can get a dictionary and find the word.  Sometimes I miss getting up, and finding the dictionary.

What do you do to stay in the moment?  What do you do to for anxiety?

Blessings.

 

 

Anxiety · Bucket List · Goals · Uncategorized

Math Class

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I begin my next Math class tonight.  I am anxious again.  I didn’t think I would be able to get through the first class, but I did.

Looking back to the beginning of my math book, everything seemed foreign.  A very strange language that was familiar but I had no clue what to do.  Now, still not completely sure of myself.  Self doubt reigns.  It is done.  First one done.  I conquered.  Ha.  Not really. Self doubt lingers.

As I look to tonight, I need to remind myself that the end will be here before I realize it.  That everything always looks worse for me at the beginning.  That I will conquer this class as well.  Then to the next one, right?

Anxiety has been worse the past couple of weeks.  Reminding myself of things to be grateful for helps.  I am grateful that I am able to go back to school at 50.  I am grateful for a math class to conquer.  Maybe.

What are you grateful for?

Blessings for the new week.

 

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Doctor Office

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I have been experiencing more anxiety in the past couple of months. I scheduled an appointment to see primary care doctor on Wednesday last week. She is amazing, and the pictures below are wall decor in the room where I was seen.  This says everything you need to know about her.  Genuine care giver.

She loves taking care of people, and doesn’t just prescribe a pill.  I have been doing some Young Living Oils (lavender, and tranquility), and they have helped.  Trying some other home methods to calm my spirit, and having a doctor listen, and understand helped even more.

I am having more stress than I was aware, and she did prescribe a take as needed (not everyday) pill for me.  We all struggle at different times I think.   It is nice to know that I can take something to help calm me when it gets to be too much.  It was encouraging to know that I am not alone.  More of us struggle with anxiety than we are aware.  Having a doctor that cares really does help.

Blessings for today, and always.