Stumbling Blocks

The only difference between stumbling blocks and

stepping stones is the way in which we use them. (Unknown)

Today was an okay day, again with the anxiety over getting my car registered, wasn't sure I'd get out of work in time to get it inspected as well as get up to the DMV to get it licensed. Luckily I was able to do both, so that is one less thing to be anxious about today. :-) I did have anxiety driving in the snow though. It's supposed to be a doozy of a storm. Joyous. I hate the snow, I live in the wrong state for someone who dislikes snow. Oh well. Right now I am warm and cozy in my comfy clothes, slipper socks and all, and warm in my house.

I really like the quote above, as that is true, we can use stumbling blocks as stepping stones and get above the stumbling blocks. It is our choice how we want to react to situations. I really needed to hear this as I am having the stumbling block of depression lately. I can let it make or break my days, and fortunate for me I am not letting it get to me too much. I am trying to rise above it. So what are you stumbling blocks that can be used as stepping stones? I know my big one right now is anxiety. I have had it so much lately it isn't funny. I am trying to use breathing exercises, relaxation techniques and anxiety tapping so I can get over my anxiety but it's just there.

I am wondering if I stop drinking diet soda if my anxiety levels will drop, I tend to drink a ton and the more anxious/stressed I am the more I drink of it. I have been drinking quite a bit lately. Maybe I will wean myself off of it all together and see how my anxiety levels are. I've read several pages that say fizzy drinks as well as caffeine can cause increased anxiety. Time will tell. I'm gonna do it for real this time. At times I feel like a drug addict about my soda, if I am out I start going crazy for it, like I gotta get my fix. I guess in a way I am a drug addict, addicted to caffeine. I can find other sources of energy other than caffeine. I don't know how many times I have said I am going to quit drinking so much soda, only to go back to drinking it more and more. I guess I need to report to the blog to keep myself motivated to change this bad habit.

Today I have had 2 & 1/2 liters of Diet Soda (the shasta kind with splenda). My goal for tomorrow is to only have 1 mug full which is 52 oz. So we shall see how that goes. Then gradually I will wean myself off of it completely. I will report back on the blog as to how I am feeling without it, if my anxiety levels taper off etc.

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