Doing Things That Give Me Anxiety (to prove it won’t kill me) | Episode 1
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- Опубліковано 12 лип 2024
- 2024 is the year we stop letting anxiety dictate our lives. As someone who has been a bundle of anxiety (both social and general) as far back as I can remember, I found a lot of solace in the work from home life that came upon us four years ago. However, I unfortunately have to admit that I think being forced to go out everyday and make small talk with people was good for my silly little mental health. I realized in the past year that I'm not growing or enjoying life as much as I used to and I think it's because I'm too comfortable. So this year I'm focused on getting back out of my comfort zone one little baby step at at time. I hope you'll join me for the journey. 💛
📖 TABLE OF CONTENTS
00:00 - 01:07 Intro
01:08 - 09:26: A trip to the coffee shop
09:27 - 17:53: Going to new refill shop + exploring a new part of town
17:54 - 19:26: Conclusion
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🙋♀️ ABOUT ME:
My name is Morgan and I'm a 20-something living in Chicago who loves thrifting, slow fashion (slow living in general), caring for the planet, tea (the liquid kind and the dramatic kind), being outdoors, having deep conversations, having frivolous conversations, and of course making silly lil videos. I hope you have a laugh, learn something new, or feel little less alone while you're here. 💛
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It really feels like activities that are supposed to be the most fun are the ones that give me the most anxiety! Like going to a cafe instead of sitting at home. You’re doing a great job!!
Right?? I’m always like what is wrong with me that I don’t want to go do this fun thing and instead all I do is think about what could go wrong. Trying to just do the thing despite all the fear and it’s slowly starting to actually become fun hahah
The way I get stressed about the SMALLEST things I swear. Love that I've found a fellow anxious girlie
Anxious girlies unite! 💛
Thank-you SO much for talking about how it's been harder to go out and do things among people with anxiety post pandemic. I'm in the same situation of working from home and anytime I go out and do what I did prior is anxiety provoking. I find it drains me way more now to which prevents me from wanting to go out again or I get too over stimulated
I feel the EXACT same way. Everything is just so much more draining and yeah I get way too overstimulated haha. Remember to be kind to yourself because you're definitely not the only one feeling that way. 💛
“Need to research ALL the coffee shops and pick the best one” that right there is me, you are not alone!!
Also the need to bring random things yep. I’m going for a quick errand I don’t need a portable phone charger and a comb. I also love matcha (and nice looking egg sandwich)!
To people without social anxiety it does feel embarrassing to say going to a coffee shop makes me nervous, but it’s true and I feel way less alone watching this and reading the comments. Something about coffee shops or any small, trendy, upscale shop is worse than larger stores idk why.
Anyway your little anxiety adventures inspire me to continue facing my social anxiety which has gotten worse since graduating college and having nowhere I need to go every day. Sometimes we just gotta get outta the house w/o a plan bc all the second guessing beforehand is the hardest part.
I started bringing an emergency kit of a bunch of random things I might need like bandaids, playing cards, sunscreen, extra hair ties, and fidget toys. Having that little pack that I can also throw in whatever bag I'd want has been super helpful for me and my out of house anxiety
I love that idea! I'm also genuinely curious what emergency the playing cards are for??
@Eva-jz4tf , I do this, too. Although, I really need to downsize it some. I weighed my purse at the doctor, and it's about 10 pounds. Ain't nobody got arms for that!!
Morgan and I are curious about the playing cards. *I'm* assuming they are for boredom.. But I'm curious if it's more than that. 😍😍 Thanks for sharing!
This topic resonates with me so much... I agree that staying home/within comfort all the time can make us less happy! Thanks for doing this and sharing.
Thank YOU for watching! I'm so glad it resonated with you 😊
Yes I’m excited for season 4! I also feel the same about going out alone to a cafe or anything unknown. But last week I went to the gym for the first time and it was way less scary than I thought:)
Yayy! Good for you 🤗. The gym has always given me anxiety too, definitely an intimidating place to walk into, so I'm proud of ya for going! 💛
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i’m so glad I stumbled upon this video on my recommended! I like having videos playing so I don’t feel so alone, and I feel this video helped me as much as I’m sure making the video was helpful for you. seeing you in all these coffee shops, just reading and doing work, inspired me to do the same for myself on my day off tomorrow. I will definitely have the same anxious feelings beforehand but at least I’ll know I’m not alone in that. Thank you!
It _was_ really helpful for me to make this video and I'm so glad it's helping others in return. I hope you had a nice lil trip to the coffee shop, and thank you so much for sharing here. Knowing I was able to help someone else overcome their anxious thoughts makes my day. 💛
So glad you have taken this challenge on! I’m sure it will become less stressful as you keep sticking too it! You’re doing great
Thank you! Each time gets a lil easier :)
You are speaking all of the things I'm thinking to myself when I have to consider going somewhere!
Dude i can relate to everything your saying about your anxiety.
I finally went to work at a cafe and the whole time my thought are "these people are going ro kick me out for only buying one coffee and working here for a few hours"
Omg yeah, it's super fun how anxiety makes us feel like we're unworthy of being in certain places or taking up space. 🙃 I'm glad you made the effort to go though - it'll only get easier!
@@morganevelyncook thank you! Keep on being you! Love the videos. You us anxiety ridden people feel seen 🥹
Yay another Chicago Vloger! Fellow Chicago girl here ❤
Hiii! Always great to connect with another Chicago girly 🤗. Thank you so much for watching!
I am constantly worrying about things like this ever since Covid. I have been meaning to go listen to a new album while I walk around by myself at the Art Institute for almost three months. Maybe that’s how I’ll spend my next day off, thanks for the inspiration!
That sounds like the perfect solo date! I hope you enjoy 🤗
Found your video on FB and when I tell you I RAN to UA-cam to find you, I'm not exaggerating lol. I relate so much to everything you said, including spending too much time by yourself. I love your editing btw!! The first minute of the video was flawless!
Ahh I LOVE this enthusiasm-so happy you’re here 🫶
I love this so much 🥹
Love these vlogs! 😊 take care!
Thank you! You too 💛
I'm very glad that I found you gem of a human ^_^
Where is your backpack from?! It’s so adorable and peer pressure here…keep the jacket it looks amazing on you!
It’s from Matt and Nat-I got it like 6 or 7 years ago so not sure if they still have the same style but it’s held up really well! I ended up not keeping the jacket 🥲. It was a lil more oversized than I usually like and it was pretty expensive so it needed to be perfect if I was gonna buy it.
You're so brave