Are you the type of person who feels they need all to be perfect in order to take action? Anxious individuals often feel the more “lined up”things are the less chance there is for something unplanned to occur. Anxious and stressed people typically hate unplanned because it can be so uncomfortable not knowing what is coming next around the corner.
These individuals also feel if something is not done in an exact way it’s less important or less effective. It’s a very black and white way of looking at situations and it sets yourself up for increasing anxiety symptoms. When you look at things as absolutes you put a lot of pressure on yourself and the outcome of your circumstances.
As we all know, having a plan is good and is often very beneficial. It’s actually one of the components I cover through my coaching. Having a plan prioritizes what you want and need out of life.
However, if you’re well versed in the “planned” side of life, I would suggest you start having fun living in the unplanned. In other words, don’t be fearful of taking action when all your ducks aren’t lined up in row.Try taking comfort in the unknown.
Send a comment about something you’ve recently done that forced you to step off your usual path!