“The intention and the hope is that we’re not just playing or working or training towards that perfect day that happens once a millenia, but that we’re really equipped and empowered to consistently live our best days.”
In times of pandemic quarantine and virtual everything, social interactions have been quite limited. As we emerge (hopefully) from the other side of the pandemic, social anxiety might come around since we haven’t experienced social environments for quite some time. With this, we’re offering some tips and tricks we use to curb our anxiety in social situations, accompanied by Jennifer Cubides for a non-musician perspective.
Firstly, do the best you can with what you have, and create mechanisms for yourself to feel secure. Whether you need a fidget, boundaries, an exit plan - analyze how you feel and determine what you need. Untapped anxiety leads to burn out, and it becomes overwhelming to just exist at times. Create help and compassion for yourself by listening to what you may need and acting on it without guilt. Self preservation should always be at the forefront of our lives.
“It’s not your fault, it’s not all on you, but it is your responsibility to take care of your mental health. Don’t shame yourself, but honor yourself.”
Discipline equals freedom (thanks, Jocko Willink, for the mathematical equation to life). Prepare yourself with proper fuel to maintain energy, set boundaries to preserve yourself, and increase your self awareness to increase your choices.
