Choosing Joy

I need a little joy in my life.  Lots of changes happening now...none of them involving my physical state.  After talking with my family about my weight stall & recent issues with anxiety, we have decided it's about time I visit my doctor for some guidance.  Anxiety is something that has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember--social anxiety, performance anxiety, perfectionism.  It's weird, because I'm super lazy laid-back as a general rule about things such as decorating, housework, etc., but I don't want to be seen as less-than-perfect.  I'm what you may call a "procrastinating perfectionist."

With that said, I'm taking Ann's Joy Dare starting today.  I choose to look at each day as the gift that it is, and find God's blessings he so generously bestows upon me.  They're always there, but I can't always see them because my vision is so clouded by my anxiety, worry, and negativity.  So here are three blessings, gifts straight from my Creator, that I choose to focus on today.

1. Yoga pants at work.  I was able to start my work week with a comfortable outfit due to spending an entire day doing continuing education instead of patient care.
2. The opportunity to learn and grow!  The internet is a frequent source of distraction for me, and I have to be very careful about the time I spend.  However, it also gives me a wealth of knowledge at my fingertips.  I'm about to start a webcast with PESI which will give me 7 hrs of CEU's that I so desperately need!
3. Exciting employment possibilities ahead.  Interview Wednesday.  More on that later.  

Peace.