Lost confidence

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putter218

In recent years I've lost confidence and keep feeling the need to feel safe. Most people would see that they need to change because of financial issues etc. I'm Just so afraid to do that. I've been bullied in the past so it just stops me from moving forward.

Jellihead

@putter218

Hi I too feel the same and it varies from day to day, week to week. I think a lot has to do with what is happening outside of our control? War, sewage, technology, price increases ………. the list goes on and on.

The way I cope with it is to remember that I can only keep myself and my daughter safe, as that is something that I can control, most of the time. I can decide what I eat, how much we spend on heating, what clothes I wear, whether I want to go to the gym or not, etc. There are many things that we can control ………..some might say too many. I find life easier if I keep a diary and make a note of what I need to do that day and if I achieved it I cross it out, or if not it gets moved to the next day.

Also I do not EVER watch the news or read anything in newspapers or online that I know from the headline will upset me or make me anxious.

Hope this helps.