01/14/2026
I saw this post I wanted to share that really resonated with me. Anxiety and I think having kids makes a lot of us feel a sense of urgency.
Even when it's simple tasks but you have this list of things to do and your brain and body treat it like an emergency.
So you have all this anxiety and feel all this pressure to get the dishes done or put the laundry away. Your body just automatically goes into urgent mode.
The post talked about reminding your brain and even if you have to say it out loud. Slow down it's ok and it helps reset you.
I was a little shocked when I read it because that is exactly how I feel. Like even though I have all day or hours to do something my brain and body freak and make it seem like it has to be done like the house is on fire or something.
I am finding that if I stop for a second and think it helps. Like I have to tell myself dude you have all day why are you doing this at sonic speed? Why are you panicking about unloading a dishwasher? Then my normal brain resets and is like oh ok!
It seems to be helping so I just wanted to share the info in case it resonates with you!!
Do you do tasks with a sense of urgency when they aren't urgent?
