Living with anxiety can be really hard; like a record stuck replaying the same noise over and over and over again. You want to lift the needle and to stop it from scratching but you just can't. I have had some thoughts replaying in my mind for days now and these thoughts were playing in my head over 2 years ago too. You'd think I would have learnt to shut them off or to deal with them but no.
When you've got these negative, draining and irritable thoughts playing on the record of your mind it is nice to have some nice words said to give you a little boost. To have a reminder of the power of good, sincere and uplifting words is a
reaaallllyyy nice break from anxious words said to yourself.
So, here I introduce to you:
Emotional Baggage Check
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On this website you can
Check in emotional baggage and spill some of your worries and thoughts to a stranger. Another person can then choose to
Carry it (
it being your emotional baggage) and can send you some lovely words back in response. What I particularly love about this website is the element of sending music; when a person responds and chooses to 'carry it' they are expected to send a song along with their message. I don't think I have spoken much about my personal love for music and how much it helps me with my anxiety. I
reeaaalllyyy think music is a powerful thing.
Anyway this is what the
website states is their purpose:
'The purpose of Emotional Baggage check is to spread a little kindness through music and a heartfelt message. We believe that lyrics and words can lend a little comfort and be an opportunity for expression'
Isn't that lovely? I personally have checked in some of my baggage and I have also carried someone else's baggage and I think of it as a little boost when you need it or when someone else needs it.
Another website I love that certainly gives
me a little boost is:
The Pep Talk Generator
Go there now!!!
This is a project by Babe Vibes and was designed by
Kara Haupt and developed by
Paige Lewis. If ever you need a pep talk this is the place to go. I love the idea of speaking to someone to encourage, motivate and inspire. I am definitely in need of these
lovely, kind, and punchy words to make me believe in myself and what I have to offer the world. It is powerful how words sent from awesome babes can change your thinking even if it is just for a minute (but I really hope it has an everlasting effect).
Please do comment if you know of any other little boosts we all need now and again!! Thank you x
-Lunches in town with mam
-Fruit coolers in Costa 
November
