Self-Reflection

Self-Reflection

Welcome back to the adventures of my Beautifully-Complex life! From the title you can see that I’ve done some self-reflection recently. February was the perfect month for me to become in tune with myself. I allowed myself to listen to what my mind, body and soul needed. The outcomes have been pretty well, and the habits have rolled over into March.

For the most part I am mentally exhausted and in desperate need of a change. If you did not know, I work for a contact center. I work 4 days on, 4 days off from 10:00AM to 9:00PM. Although having 4 days off in a row is a blessing, it’s not enough to keep the stress and anxiety away. Between the calls and management, I don’t know how much more I can take. I’ve already had 2 mental expositions this year.

I’m trying to figure out how to push through the stress of it all. I’ve noticed that work triggers anxiety, body aches, headaches, chest tightness, chest pain, uneven breathing, and panic attacks. I am literally experiencing all of this as I am typing this out. It’s not a fun experience at all. After research, I have adopted some healthy habits to help me with these feelings. My body does not handle stress well. I can feel it mainly in my shoulders and it affects my appetite as well.

While working, I will listen to soothing music and practice breathing exercises to calm my nerves. I have to take breaks here and there to shake off the bad energy. In the morning and at night I’ve started a stretching routine to loosen up my body. I drink plenty of water to make sure my body stays hydrated and regulated. I try to make sure I eat at least 3 times a day even if I’m not hungry. These habits really helped me through February.

To encourage my soul, I created a playlist with songs that came directly from God. I give thanks to God and talk to Him throughout my day. I have scriptures that I look at when I start to feel overwhelmed and remind myself that God is still in control. He has unlocked something inside of me that I can’t explain. I know to trust and embrace whatever He has in store for me.

Reflecting on myself last month has put so much into perspective for me. I have learned to speak up and believe in myself. I continued to put my faith in Lord and listen to His guidance. He has given me so much clarity not only while self-reflecting, but while writing this post. Stay in tuned with yourself. Listen to your needs. Pay attention to what God reveals to you. Stay prayed up and no matter what keep pushing forward.