I did this thing

A week ago I was very brave and  faced one of my fears! 

I have very low self esteem and have always had a fear of people judging me. Or fear of anything really. That is anxiety!

So this is what I did...

I joined the local music group to learn to play ukulele.  This is a huge step for me, and something I have wanted to do for so long, but always made excuses. I really surprised myself by not being nervous upon arrival and kept calm throughout the hour long tuition and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I am so proud of me for deciding to challenge myself to learn something new.

So now once a week on a Monday afternoon, I trot off to the lessons. The teacher said I had a natural beat and should do well.

And guess what?  I can play my first songs,  "You are my Sunshine" and I can almost play "Down on the Corner". Yippee! This week I was given another four songs to practice, so moving along nicely. My poor fingers though, they are a bit tender, but I can live with that.

What new thing would you love to try? Go on, be like Tania and have a go!

xTania

ordinary days

At the moment I am gently soaking up the daily rhythm that make up my days. 

Slowly I am finding ways to live in the moment and not dwell on the past or worry about the future. Lately I have felt my anxiety and depression lift due to implementing mindfulness practice into my daily routine. I am so much calmer than I have been for a very long time. Listening to soft meditative music while I go about my day reminds me to notice the small things and not to take life too seriously...

How are you spending your days? I hope all is well in your world.

xTania