Some of us are getting ready to graduate from school. Others are getting ready for another summer vacation. Either way, there's always something coming up next. It seems like there always another occasion to celebrate or a new experience to try. Decision after decision lead you to each affair. How do you know which is the right one? How do you know what's going to happen next?
In my case, I am graduation from college. A job is "the next thing to come", right? I don't know. I could go back to school for varying majors and degrees. I could also apply for jobs. This is where the worry and excitement start setting in. I start with the question, “How do I know which path is right for right now?” Then, the worry of actually getting a job comes up. All this questioning and worry has brought me some wisdom. I could worry about which choice to make until it’s too late to make a choice.
The purpose of these two previous paragraphs is to get YOU excited about what's coming next, instead of worried about it. How long you spend worrying won't help your nerves. You’ll never know what's on the other side of that choice until you just do it. I understand thinking about the choices you make and weighing your options but there's a difference between that and worrying. If you've experienced and are aware of anxiety, you know the difference. Worrying brings a rumbling, obnoxious feeling to your stomach. It can cause tension headaches and sleepless nights. It can even cause you to miss out on the opportunity at hand.
So to those applying for jobs, don't get stuck worrying about a rejection or a lack of a reply. Begin moving on to your next option or begin the search for other options. Don't get hung up on one hope. There always job postings going up online for varying companies. Keep your head up and keep moving forward.
For those getting ready to enjoy summer, just do it. Don't let a bit of doubt talk you out of that thing you've been wanting to try for years. Plan a trip to the beach or go hiking. See the world. You don't always have to travel far to see something different from what you're used to. If you want to go skydiving, then go. Worrying about what could go wrong can keep you safe from some occurrences, but do your research to overcome that fear. Learn about the statistics. Search for 'how to' websites and articles. Watch YouTube videos of those from those with more experience. Avoid the mistake of letting your worry hold you back from something you really want to do. You won't know what it's like, until you try it.
It's as if I am writing to myself. I still am working on these dos and don'ts when it come to worrying about what's next. It's one day at a time. One experience can show you what you can do. You just have to have faith that it will be fine. Educating yourself on what to do and how to do certain things can also help adventures go more smoothly.
