One of my favorite chapters in my upcoming book talks about how to tell the difference between anxiety, and excitement.

Because frankly, the two are pretty hard to differentiate. Both of them give you that same feeling in your stomach that makes you feel like you’re going to throw up. That internal dialogue that is pushing you to avoid whatever it is you’re about to do.

It’s for that reason we think going into a new job is making us anxious, when in reality, we’re just excited. Or why you think you might be excited to go to a party when you’re actually anxious.

The point of that chapter is to tell the reader, not every negative feeling you experience is a signal to anxiety. Knowing the difference allows you to make better decisions, go after opportunities, and avoid what isn’t good for your mental wellbeing.

Here’s an excerpt from my book that might give you a better idea of why it’s important to know the difference.

Knowing the ways your body reacts to the world around you is important to understand which paths to take in life. I’m not saying you have to chase every bad feeling in hopes that it’ll turn out for the best, but it’s more about learning that you shouldn’t run away every time your mind interferes with your life.

To have the mindset to stop and think, and ask yourself, is this a signal I should run toward, or a sign I should avoid?

Because sometimes, the very thing you’re afraid of, the one thing you’re anxious about right now, might be exactly what you need to do.

Until next time,
Isaiah taylor

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