I’d be willing to bet you have a closet in your home filled with the following: clothes with the tags still attached, unopened thing-a-ma-bobs you swore you needed, and other material possessions that haven’t seen the light of day since the beginning of the millennium.
Menopause, as you may know, is a difficult time in a woman’s life. It’s filled with hormonal changes, weird side effects (hot flashes, galore!), and physical changes that can warp the way you view yourself.
While it’s definitely a difficult time, it’s also a time that allows you to reflect on your past years and gain insights you otherwise wouldn’t have gained.
As I’ve moved through my own experience with menopause, it’s caused me to get really clear about the amazing things in my life, the not-so-great things in my life, and the stuff I wish I knew before it was too late. And one of those things is the relationship I’ve had with fear throughout my life.
The COVID-19 pandemic. I know, you’re probably over hearing about it. Maybe your physical health has been affected by it, maybe your mental health has taken a dive from the lockdowns, maybe you have loved ones who’ve been seriously affected by it, even passed from it. Regardless of the degree, we’ve all been affected by this pandemic in some way.
Read more: 4 Unexpected Lessons I've Learned From the COVID Pandemic
Fear–that intensely unpleasant emotion we’ve all felt. It can wreak all sorts of havoc on our lives and can greatly interrupt our mental, spiritual, and physical growth! It keeps us from achieving our goals and moving forward in life. Plus, it can become truly debilitating if we let it!
To put it plainly, fear keeps us stuck.
With that in mind, today, I want to talk about a few ways you can combat fear and get what you want out of life.
Let’s get started!
I’ve been chatting a lot with my friends and family, and so many of them are staying home and using this end-of-year time to rest and re-energise. Maybe you’re in a similar spot. Or, maybe these last few weeks of the year aren’t so energising for you? Maybe you’re bracing for travel, getting ready for intense family dynamics, or prepping to host a whole house of folks!
Read more: How to REcharge Your Battery Despite The Busy Holiday Season (And Menopause)