How to Control Your Anxiety Level like a Boss

When you think about being in charge of something huge and massive, you think of a boss or a CEO. A boss mindset. A boss is in control. A boss who is calm under pressure. This person is successful because they can control their anxiety when under pressure.

Surely, you don’t think of me: a mother working from home, having virtual appointments, homeschooling 3 children, and doing all the other things that come with creating a functioning household.

But I am able to control my anxiety level like a boss!

*Most of the time.

Controlling anxiety is what it takes to create an environment you and your family can flourish in everyday! Controlling your anxiety to the extent where decisions can be made and you can get things done!

Mom Guilt

Rising anxiety levels may result from mom guilt. Mom guilt can develop for numerous reasons and at different times. Sometimes, I think I have conquered it completely and then it may creep back in. One of the activities I use to help me is journaling and using affirmations to return my focus back to my strengths.

Mom guilt defined:

• Some define it as guilt that becomes apparent when the mother has to work and take time away from her children.
• Some report it as guilt that comes when a mother does something besides work that doesn’t involve her children.
• Some state it as guilt that manifests when a mother compares what she is doing to another mother and looks down on her own decisions thinking that they do not measure up.
• Some define it as guilt that a mother feels when she is parenting and thinking that whatever decision she makes is going to be detrimental for her children.

The common denominator with all of the definition is that the guilt resides with the mother. The mother feels it everyday. It follows her into all her decision making and actions. It creates anxiety. You might be able to relate with the statements above.

Women and anxiety

Based information from the Mayo Clinic, over 3 million women suffer from postpartum depression every year in the United States. Women are also more likely to suffer from anxiety symptoms than men. So even if you are not a mother, you are still predisposed to anxiety just from being who you are. 

Anxiety can take over your mindset. What can you do to help counteract anxiety’s effects? Self care!

Self Care for Anxiety Level Control

There comes a time when self care is indicated. You have to do it! Do not make everyone else a priority and then leave yourself at the end of the line.

You are important!

Your feelings matter!

Currently, I have focused self care on skin care. I have truly enjoyed using face masks at home and using exfoliating skin scrubs in the shower.

Here are 2 of my favorites:

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Long term effects of an increased anxiety level

Experiencing increased an increased anxiety level can affect your daily routine, but it can also contribute to long term effects that can negatively impact your health and mental well being. Living your life has challenges and requires your full attention. When anxiety plays a part in your routine, accomplishing tasks may become more difficult especially if the length of time your have to deal with anxiety symptoms

Some long term effects are:

• Headaches
• Dizziness
• Increased weight gain
• Increased risk of high blood pressure
• Gastrointestinal issues
• Weakened immune system
• Depression

Resources addressing the effects of increased anxiety

Effects of Anxiety on the Body

Stress symptoms: Effects on your body and behavior

What Anxiety Does to Your Body: 7 Common Physical Symptoms

National Alliance on Mental Illness

• If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, seek help. If it is an emergency, call 911.
• If you are looking for assistance that is non-emergent, reach out to the National Alliance on Mental Illness https://www.nami.org/help. The NAMI HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., ET.
• 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org
• You can also text NAMI at Text NAMI to 741-741.
• Connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive free, 24/7 crisis support via text message.

Your Next Steps

What do do when you feel your anxiety level begin to rise? How do you attempt to counteract its effects and decrease the amount of time you feel anxious?

Please share this post with one person you care about. We never know what can help someone else.

If your own anxiety level is high because your environment seems out of control, focus on things you can control like your own actions. If you have major decisions to make, utilize a process to help you decide like using a chart or creating a visualization of what your optimal outcome would be. Being intentional with decisions can allow you to feel more control over what happens. This feeling of control makes you the boss and decreases anxiety!

Be you, be focused, be well!

Find Your Flourish! |Shanna|

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