Is it okay if people don't like your life? | Sitting with anxiety in your 20s

Connecting U: Anxiety in your 20s

Season 2 of the Connecting U Podcast focuses on anxiety. Mayra and Emily dive into relatable stories and advice for those struggling with anxiety.

Summary:

 Join Mayra and Emily as they discuss what anxiety looks like in your 20s. People in their 20s can find anxiety in the uncertainty of life. They have so many options and so much time that it can be overwhelming. They can feel like they aren’t good enough no matter what they choose. 

It’s important to differentiate your own fears and anxieties from the ones that people place onto you. Remind yourself that you are not a failure because you aren’t measuring up to other people’s version of success. Don’t let the fear of loneliness or disappointment stop you from creating the life that you dream about.

Be okay with not knowing everything, be okay with not being liked by everyone, and know that not everyone will like your life. It’s painful, but you have no other choice. When you sit with the uncomfortable, you will find out who you are.

Key takeaways:

1. Practice reminding yourself that you’re okay right where you are. This can be through journaling, dancing, singing in the car, or whatever makes you feel present in the moment. Whatever the method, you have to find a way to get the anxiety out, so you know the thoughts that are bombarding you are not true. 

2. You should not allow yourself to be defined by a life that you didn’t choose for yourself. Everyone has to find their own path regardless of the fear of disappointing anyone. 

3. Sit uncomfortably with your anxiety, no matter how difficult this feels, in order to find out who you are. 

4. You can’t gain the feeling of fulfillment by reaching for short-term distractions, like alcohol or doom scrolling.

5. Accept and own that what other people think is not your responsibility or within your control. 

Tune in to Season 2: Anxiety of Connecting U for insightful discussions and practical advice on grounding yourself in self-awareness and surrender.

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