Hey friends! Let's talk about something that's been on my mind lately - that fun little dance we do with anxiety where we get anxious about... being anxious. 

You know that feeling when your nervous system is like "NOT TODAY" but your brain is all "but we made PLANS and we'll be WORTHLESS if we cancel"? It's like being caught in an endless group chat between your body, your anxiety, and your inner critic.

Here's the thing I've been learning: Sometimes the most productive thing we can do is... nothing. Wild, right? But hear me out.

When we're spinning in anxiety:

• We try to "make up for" time spent taking care of ourselves by frantically doing ALL THE THINGS
• We worry that setting boundaries makes us "flaky" or "unreliable"
• We get stuck planning for every possible worst-case scenario (hello, anxiety prep work!)

But what if - and hear me out - what if we treated our sensitivity like having brown eyes or being left-handed? Just another part of who we are, not a flaw to overcome?

Instead of fighting our nervous system or trying to logic our way out of anxiety, we could:

• Ask ourselves "What does my body actually need right now?"
• Remember that taking care of ourselves isn't a moral failing
• Accept that some days are couch-and-Netflix days, and that's okay
• Trust that real friends will understand when we need to reschedule

The hardest part? Those intrusive thoughts that try to convince us we're worthless if we're not constantly DOING. But here's your gentle reminder: Your worth isn't measured by your productivity or your ability to push through discomfort.

So next time your anxiety is doing the most, try asking yourself: "What would I tell my best friend in this situation?" Because chances are, you wouldn't tell them they're worthless for taking a mental health day. You'd probably send them cute dog memes and tell them to rest.

Maybe it's time we extended that same kindness to ourselves. 💕

Just remember: Your nervous system isn't trying to sabotage you - it's trying to protect you. Sometimes the bravest thing we can do is listen to it.