Okay, so, let me tell you about this whole “emotional security” thing I’ve been diving into. I mean, who hasn’t had moments of feeling totally off-kilter, right? It all started a few weeks ago. I was feeling super anxious and confused after a pretty rough week. Work was crazy, and I had a big fight with my best friend. I was a total mess, couldn’t focus on anything, and I was snapping at everyone around me.
So, I did what any normal person would do: I started googling. I found this article about emotional security. It talked about how feeling safe and connected helps you feel more secure in general. At that moment I feel maybe I can try to figure out what I can do.
I started by trying to understand what exactly was making me feel so insecure. Was it just that one fight, or was it something more? I realized it wasn’t just that. I realized I had been feeling insecure for a while. I journaled like crazy, trying to put all my messy thoughts and feelings down on paper. It was like a brain dump, you know? It felt good to just get it all out.
Then, I started reaching out to the people I trust the most. I talked to my sister about everything. Just having her listen without judging me made me feel so much better. I also had a long talk with another friend who always knows how to make me laugh. She reminded me that I’m not alone in feeling this way. Those conversations were like a balm for my soul. I was really touched by these behaviors.
Next, I decided to make some changes in my life. I started a new hobby. This hobby actually helps a lot. And I also started exercising more. Getting those endorphins going really helped lift my mood. I started with small things like a ten minutes exercise everyday and trying to write diary in a week at least once, then I try to make it more frequent.
- Journaling: Write down my thoughts and feelings every day.
- Talking: Have open conversations with my trusted people.
- New Activities: Pick up a new hobby and start doing exercises.
It’s been a journey, and I’m definitely not “cured” or anything. But I can honestly say I feel a lot more secure than I did a few weeks ago. I still have moments of doubt and anxiety, but now I have the tools to deal with them. It’s like I’ve built up this little emotional toolkit that I can reach for when things get tough. I’m learning to trust myself more, and that’s a pretty awesome feeling. I will keep doing these activities, and I think this is a life-long process for me.
Key takeaways?
Reach out to your people, don’t bottle things up, and find healthy ways to cope with stress. Oh, and be kind to yourself. It’s okay to not be okay sometimes, you know? It is a long-term marathon, I think I will be better and stronger. And I will be more emotionally secure.
