Self-Doubt.

There are times where we self doubt. We question our abilities to reach a goal, any goal for that matter. When I feel like this there are a couple of techniques I use to climb out of that hole fast! I have been at a point in my life where I continued to let those thoughts take over my emotions and I kept digging myself into that hole deeper and deeper. I lacked confidence in myself like never before. Negative self thoughts are never good. It can lead to depression, anxiety and irritability.

Its nearing the end of the semester and the pressure is on like no other. I have 1-2 exams every week and I am sleep deprived, stressed, worried and I have another human life to take of while I'm at it so I had to find ways to make myself feel better. Ever since I made a list it has helped me tremendously. 

Right when you doubt starts creeping in...

#1: Breath, cry if needed but by all means keep calm.

I tend to cry as a way to express my anger, sadness, and even happiness. Crying is a sign of you expressing yourself and don't let others tell you its not okay to cry because it is. It is healthy to release it rather than "bottle it up".

#2: Think about all your current, past & future accomplishments.

Think about and remind yourself of how far you came. What you have accomplished and why you should not feel down about yourself. Focus on the good rather than the negativity at hand.

#3: Pray/Meditate

If you believe in any form of a higher power express yourself that way as well. If you feel you have no one to turn to trust me you do! For myself, prayer is amazing. It has turned such a negative outlook into a positive one and can be utilized anywhere, anytime and at any place. 

#4: Smile.

When you know you're about to have a breakdown just smile. When I smile I tend to laugh and realize that the situation could be worse and just go with the flow life is too short to not smile. Right?

and lastly #5: Take a walk and soak up the beauty of your surroundings

Last time I almost had a nervous breakdown you can guess why... School, homework, exams.. Life! I had so much material I had to cover but I couldn't continue reading with all these thoughts invading my brain so I went outside and felt the breeze whisp through my hair and I closed my eyes and felt the air as I inhaled and exhaled and for about 10 seconds let absolutely nothing else enter my mind other than the inhalation and exhalation of the air that's keeping me alive. 

I opened my eyes and I knew that everything would be fine. Small forks in the road doesn't make the world stop instead find ways to go around it.

Be Happy.