This week's Sunday Short was requested by a friend of mine, and since I aim to please, I present to you this week's episode, Dealing with Daily Anxiety.  I am not a professional or a doctor, but I have studied several behavioral studies, as well as I am someone who struggles with anxiety and depression.  in this episode, I bring to you my very own personal ways that I cope with daily worries and fears, as well as sharing a list of other suggested coping mechanisms.

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Hello, my name is Ashley, and I am an overachiever.  Even though I have spent years thinking that was a positive thing, the reality is being an overachiever is one of the biggest downsides of my personality. 

Today, I am diving right back into Andrea Owen’s Book, How to Stop Feeling Like Shit, because before I read her book, I didn’t realize I was an overachiever. I literally just thought I was busy.  I learned later that I was busy because I was keeping myself busy.

So, I ask you:  Are you an Overachiever?

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What is a compassionate witness? A companionate witness is “someone who can respond to your stories or struggle with empathy.” Empathy is about feeling with someone.

"This is about telling someone your experience so you can sort out your feelings.  It's about someone bearing witness to your struggle.  About being seen and heard in your pain."  - Andrea Owen, How to Stop Feeling Like Shit.

However, be reminded, a compassionate witness IS NOT A COMPLAINT DEPARTMENT, or a dumping ground. Be cautious of this. It is one thing to seek out a safe place for help, it is another to take advantage of someone else and place all your problems upon them time after time and expect them to just constantly be your pissing post. Knowing how to be a conscious complainer, as Andrea calls it, is important. It is also important to remember this is about telling someone your experience as you can be seen and heard in your pain. This IS NOT about trying to get someone else to instantly solve your problems.

Are you a compassionate witness?  Have you ever had a compassionate witness?  Do you think it is important to have one?  Let me know!  I want to hear from you!

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Willing & Well is now Taking Shape!  Taking Shape is a place to share stories of survival, journeys, inspiration, lessons, and so much more!  In addition to regular episodes, Sunday Shorts are being introduced into your ear holes!! What is a Sunday Short?  Sunday Shorts are short episodes with inspirational words to help start your week strong!

“We don't get better when the weather is calm and things are all unicorns farting rainbows. We get better when we fall apart and pick the pieces back up.”
― Andrea Owen, How to Stop Feeling Like Sh*t: 14 Habits that Are Holding You Back from Happiness

This week's Sunday Short is inspired by Andrea Owens, author of How to Stop Feeling Like Sh*t.  In Chapter 2 of her book, Andrea talks about Self Isolation.    Ashley has firsthand experience with self-isolation and considers herself to be a hide-and-seek champion when times get tough.  Join her as she briefly describes her personal journey to overcome her own self-isolating ways, as well as her perspective on Andrea Owen's interpretation of self-isolation.  

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Willing & Well is now Taking Shape!  Taking Shape is a place to share stories of survival, journeys, inspiration, lessons, and so much more!  In addition to regular episodes, Sunday Shorts are being introduced into your ear holes!! What is a Sunday Short?  Sunday Shorts are short episodes with inspirational words to help start your week strong!

In this week's Sunday Short, Ashley opens up about her own personal experience with body image and how her relationship with her body has affected her ability to be present.  Sometimes it is as simple as taking a step back, and remembering what truly matters.

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"You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems." - James Clear

Willing & Well is now Taking Shape!  Taking Shape is a place to share stories of survival, journeys, inspiration, lessons, and so much more!  In addition to regular episodes, Sunday Shorts are being introduced into your ear holes!! What is a Sunday Short?  Sunday Shorts are 5 - 10 minute episodes offering inspirational words to start your week with. On this week's Sunday Short, Ashley explores a chapter of Atomic Habits by James Clear. 

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