After staying at work late to finish watching the World Cup- I had big plans to put together the new coffee table I ordered. Well, I am the worst at putting things together & I have no patience. Long story short the day ended with me calling my Mom on Skype bawling. I was feeling bad for myself, dwelling in the fact that I had nobody here to help me & I was alone.
Being alone is good for you & I do appreciate the time I get to myself. I even went to a movie on Sunday by myself but there are times when I do feel really alone. How do you shake this?
Look at what is causing you to feel upset. For me it was that I had nobody to help me. But I had to remind myself that just because I didn't have anyone here to put together the table doesn't mean I am alone. Once I get it done I will feel accomplished (stay tuned.)
Write it Down
When I am upset or need to get something off my chest, I will write it down. I read an acting book once that said "write everything down in the morning that upsets you & face them." When you write something down you are forced to look at it & then you can move on...
Remind Yourself
I am a huge people person & tend to fill my time with friends, family etc. Sometimes this can make being alone difficult. It can cause me to be anxious about the time I have to myself. I've gotten better about it but sometimes I still get freaked out. When I get the feeling that I am alone I remind myself that I am not. Call a friend, tell them how you feel & I am sure they will cheer you up!
We all have days where different things bother us or certain situations trigger emotions. Yesterday was that day, today I am better & tomorrow I will be heading into a three day-weekend (what is there not to love about that?)
How do you deal with days like this?
Xo,
Emily
P.S. Happy (almost) Fourth of July!
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