Being Comfortable With Anxiety

Gina Rodriguez, one of the stars from Jane the Virgin, and an amazing humanitarian reveals her anxiety in her latest Instagram post. The post is of her standing in front of a camera video for ten seconds as her friend @antonsoggiu takes portraits of individuals this way. She reveals how anxious she felt and how obvious it was in the video after looking at it, but she does not get angry with herself. She says she emphasizes with herself and allows space for discomfort because it creates an acceptance for her. In this video she is not glammed up and is not wearing any make-up. She ends the post saying “This is me. Pure Gina.” To view the post click here.

This post is for everyone dealing with anxiety who blames themselves for it instead of embracing and accepting it. There are many people who deal with anxiety every single day, so just remember you are not alone! It is important to remember that. One exercise that could help you become comfortable with being uncomfortable is to stare at yourself in the mirror for ten seconds every single day with a smile. In a few weeks, your anxiety may not be gone, but it will be help you become comfortable with yourself and your anxiety as part of who you are.

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