Eyes are watching
Every move that you make
Or are they
Or is it
Your imagination playing tricks again
To scare you
Making you believe
That you are being judged constantly
What’s the truth?
7/7/24
Watching Eyes
Tag: judgement
Facing My Fears
Daily writing prompt
What’s the thing you’re most scared to do? What would it take to get you to do it?
The thing that I fear the most is being judged in anything that I do. It’s a silent anxiety that often holds me back from fully participating or expressing myself in various situations. This fear has been a part of me for as long as I can remember, lurking in the background and influencing my decisions.
I’ve been working on this with my therapist, and I can confidently say I’ve made significant progress. Through various techniques and exercises, I’ve learned to challenge the negative thoughts that arise when I feel the weight of potential judgment. I’ve started to understand that everyone has their insecurities, and most people are focused on their own lives rather than critiquing mine.
Despite this progress, I still encounter moments where this fear resurfaces. For instance, I might hesitate to share my ideas in a group discussion or avoid trying new activities because I’m concerned about how I will be perceived. It’s in these instances that I realize I still have a long way to go.
However, I’m committed to facing these fears head-on. I remind myself that every experience, whether successful or not, contributes to my growth. I’m learning to celebrate my progress instead of dwelling on setbacks, which allows me to confront my fear of judgment more confidently. Each small step I take helps diminish that fear, making room for personal growth and the joy of trying new things without the burden of others’ opinions weighing me down.
MAD Missy
Watching Eyes
Eyes are watching
Every move that you make
Or are they
Or is it
Your imagination playing tricks again
To scare you
Making you believe
That you are being judged constantly
What’s the truth?
-M.A.D.
Overcoming Fears
What fears have you overcome and how?
I struggle with social interactions and the fear of being judged by others. To overcome this, I gradually exposed myself to social situations, focusing on listening and asking questions to alleviate the pressure of being the center of attention. I also worked on building my self-confidence by reminding myself of my strengths and accomplishments. Additionally, I decided to seek professional help to gain more insights and strategies for dealing with social anxiety. There are times to this day that I still struggled with this but I have learned that it is okay.
As for my fear of spiders, I gradually desensitized myself to them by learning more about them and observing them from a distance. This helped me realize that they are not as scary as they seem.
-M.A.D.
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