#imtheproblem

It’s the tingles and tension building in my neck.

It’s the shallow breaths and sweaty palms.

It’s the racing heart and impatient fidgeting.

It’s the flight or fight response to a perceived threat.

— but what is the real threat?

Again, me.

My thoughts are my downfall but also my own solution.

I am in control.

Count down from 5.

Think: senses.

5. Smell - Breathe. Long deep in through the nose for 5, long slow release out through the mouth for 5.

4. Touch - Feel the earth around you. Let go of tension in your neck, face and hands. Shake your arms, stomp your legs.

3. Taste - Drink some water!!!

2. Hear - Listen to nature’s song, other things or people around you.

1. See - Visualise the best scenario in the moment you are so afraid of!