Living in the Moment Quotes
Anxiety is a monster I’ve lived with a long time. I was voted class “worry wart” during my last year of high school. Back then, I was nervous about tests, friends and boys. Fast forward to today and I am still managing anxiety though what I’m worried about has drastically changed.
I feel like it’s a vicious cycle that is so hard to break free from. For me, anxiety causes my chronic pain to flare up which, in turn, breeds even more anxiety. It’s brutal.
I spoke to a friend during this trying time and she said something that really resonated with me and, I think, helped me put things in perspective. Firstly, she said that anxiety lies. It really does. What you think isn’t what is always true. She also told me how important it was to live in the moment. All we have is the present. Right now. The past is the past and we can’t change that. The future hasn’t happened yet and we don’t know how things will play out. I focused on the present moment when I noticed my anxiety steering me into the future and the unexpected. I really helped me feel like I was in control again and allowed my body to relax.
I made these picture quotes about living in the moment. If you are feeling anxious right now, I hope these help you and serve as a reminder that the only thing we have is the present moment.
For more quotes, please visit my Quotes category. I have a bunch! You might also like these toxic people quotes.
Do you have anxiety?
I have anxiety which has worsened since my chronic illness. Worrying about what people think about me, how I will manage to make it through a crowded event, or how I will even manage to go about a “normal” day! I am anxious a lot, to say the least… Certain things in my life have helped, mainly with the good help from my doctor, but also things like aromatherapy and easier yoga moves. I really appreciate you making these picture quotes; sometimes all we need is a little reminder!
I’m a worry-wart myself. Thanks for the great reminders!
I really love the fourth quote, about the small things actually being the big things. That’s so so true.
These are really good quotes that I want to follow, especially the one about not letting today be ruined by a bad day the day before. I love all of these positive quotes!
I’ve been trying to tell myself to be positive, this year has been set back after setback after setback. Weekly sometimes daily disappointments and additional burdens. I’m trying but boy is it so hard.
I’ve always been an anxious type of person, starting from very young. It isn’t something easy to shake, kind of a predisposition, that it helps do daily address it in ways that work for you. I was just reading about a fellow who works at home and has a collection of scented candles, that he says help quiet him. I want to try that!