[Book] A Broken Teacup: Filling the cracks with mindfulness, essentialism and self-care
What can you do about it? I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, GAD in Feb 2020. Generalized anxiety disorder: How it changed my life for good.
What can you do about it? I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, GAD in Feb 2020. I didn’t know what the word meant and I didn’t know how that would change my life.
But I knew one thing for sure. I was not going to let it take me down.
I remember what I told my manager: I promised myself that I will get myself out of it and help others.
Today, I have changed my lifestyle, found ways to keep my discipline from the constant busyness and work on meaningful things to feel content and fulfilled. I’ve learned to remove distractions and pay attention to the triggers, remove the stressors from my life where possible.
And I’m humbled by the journey: self discovery and reflection over the past one year. And learning to live life fully present, one day at a time.
I’m amazed by the stories that I’ve heard from folks sharing their journeys with me and trusting me with their experiences.
In each story that I heard, there is a common thread:
I am not good enough. I let someone down.
We are not confident that we can do what is needed?
We feel like we’re always catching up, always behind and never have enough time to do what is needed to do what matters most.
This is why my first self-published book came into being.
12.21.2021: On a beautiful winter solstice, a book is born.
A Broken Teacup: Filling the cracks with mindfulness, essentialism and self-care
Thank you for joining me on this journey called LIFE.
This ebook is a reflection on how I went from always positive and optimistic to non-stop worry, stress and anxiety, and then how I was able to turn a leaf and bring mindfulness, essentialism, and self-care into my life to focus on what really matters.
I was able to turn my life around and not let a three letter acronym GAD, define my life.
Here is an introduction video about the book, my journey with stress and anxiety (a promise) and a heartfelt thank you to folks around the world.
A broken teacup: An introduction + thank you
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PART I: An Emotional Journey
PART II: Dive Deep Into The Soul
PART III: Letting Go
Part IV: Mindfulness Everywhere
Part V: A New Narrative
Conclusion: Pursuit of Happiness
How can organizations lead the change?
It hurts even today when I submit a job application and identify myself with a disability. Yes, anxiety is one of the disabilities listed on the job application.
I have embarked on a path: the road less traveled to discover the root cause of stress and anxiety and not just treat the symptoms.
I was fortunate to have met a doctor in 2020 that helped me, truly an angel in disguise. Most recently in October 2021, I had an experience where I blacked out, had a fall and scarred my face. I went to the doctor to inform that I’m not feeling okay, and that I’m not myself again. I was disappointed by the response, I got this time to try therapy again and maybe take medication. But I guess I was looking for something more. I was looking for empathy from them to understand why I don’t want to take any medication. For them to understand that therapy is not always the answer.
It works when it’s needed, but sometimes it’s making the hard choices of removing the stressors in your life.
I invite you to learn more about who you really are, so you can be your own true authentic self.
Challenge the status quo and if you are not ok with the current work environment, make the tough choice to move on.
Inform the team and manager that a stressful work environment is not sustainable.
Find alternative ways to boost creativity and self-confidence.
Bibliotherapy is real
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Wishing you all the best in your life journey!
Take care