Finding Purpose and Meaning to Overcome Anxiety - Break the Anxiety Cycle 29/30

[@TherapyinaNutshell]

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[@DominiqueFrancon]

In 2015-2016, I was going through a lot of issues in my marriage, and my mother had just received a terminal cancer diagnosis. Following mom’s death, I had my own cancer diagnosis just a few months later. A few months after my mastectomy and recovery, a distant family member’s baby girl needed to go into foster care and I was able to take her in. This was the boost to my spirit that I didn’t even know I needed. I suddenly found my purpose again. Not necessarily taking care of babies all the time, but being of service and doing God‘s work. I fostered that baby girl for six months and then she got her forever home. That whole experience was a real shot in the arm for me. I just look for ways to feel blessed and to be a blessing. A mindset shift is just what I needed.

[@ncnick777]

K

[@EB-gt1pq]

Really amazing

[@georginaharvey8291]

Lovely person you are keep it up ❤

[@ShondaD_]

I just desire to be STABLE! Stable mentally, spiritually, financially, socially, physically, and educationally❤

[@virginiemazy7054]

I’m in a lot of thinking now thus my reaction to your comment was : you will never be stable because nothing in life is permanent. That being said, focus on being at peace with your inner self and have faith in your own resources. That can be your stability 😊

[@ebert8756]

​@virginiemazy7054 so dang true. 😮

[@charlybaltimore3346]

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[@katrinat.3032]

There is a difference between happiness and life satisfaction. You can go through hard things like a serious illness, or even just raising children, or raising them as a single parent, etc. You may not be happy all the time, but in the end, you have life satisfaction. Because you accomplished something by raising your family, or by not even just beating your illness, but dealing with your illness.you realize your own personal strength and nobody can ever take that from you

[@Srindal4657]

As an anxious person, I wouldnt mind writing a book. It wouldnt be very well written, but i'd try to make it meaningful

[@Hehe15066]

Do it. I am currently in the publishing process of my first book. I am a very anxious and nihilistic person. Being able to be creative through writing has helped me find meaning.

[@thenovicenovelist]

Go for it! Focus on writing your first draft for yourself and allow yourself to make mistakes. You can clean it up later. Plus, lots of authors make mistakes including best-selling authors. Even K.A. Applegate, whose written numerous books including the Animorphs series, created her own acronym called "KASU" or "K.A. Screwed Up" and admitted to making mistakes in her work.

[@soggymoggytravels]

Do it! You can also find the courage to go to author meet-up groups in your area to help with the development of the book.

[@whilewewait2626]

Same here! Can’t start tho 😅

[@zeussatrid7126]

emma, i want to say a heartful thanks to you. the last few years have been so difficult for me with sleep problems, anxiety, family problems, mum's mental health (bipolar), brother's business failing, me not having a job for a while. Even though things aren't perfect right now, you have helped me so much. thank you

[@trevornicholson3973]

I appreciate the comments about work because that's how I felt. When I was working as a cleaner in a hostel, I felt happy when I was helping my coworkers and giving advice to the guests. My coworkers were afraid to speak up about things, and so I did it, and I felt good about it. When I was working front desk at a different hostel, guests would sometimes say they felt like they were bothering me with all of the their questions but I said no, I am more than happy to give them advice about this city because I want them to have an enjoyable experience. Even though the place itself wasn't that great, people left 5-star reviews and mentioned my name specifically, because I made their stay enjoyable. Every job I've had, what made me feel happy or not was if I felt this fulfillment of actually doing something meaningful.

[@carlagraca6022]

The story about your friend reaching out to you and the other things she does for the people around her was very touching.

[@bitofwizdomb7266]

These are my principles and boundaries I live by “as long as you do not deceive me or betray me, and as long as you strive to always be honest, truthful , respectful , fair , morally just and treat me with decency and dignity, you will always have my full dedication and commitment to our relationship.” I am a very reasonable and rational person. And I live with integrity. But if a partner continually dishonors these principles , I would leave, even if I still loved them bc obviously the principles I live by wouldn’t be recognized and acknowledged mutually. Betrayal (cheating ) is a definitive deal breaker. Deception is not far behind

[@afreeape4915]

You are just comfort and love. It’s not only the things you say, your voice and your expression just screams softly love and kindness and feeling authentic. I do look up to you very much, I respect you. I wish you all the best for all the years to come! Thank you for your work!

[@Dillonfinley]

thank you for all the help! your a blessing for all of us without proper mental education!

[@OlySasquatch78]

I don’t have a close friend or a friend really at all. I get so lonely and my anxiety has really been a big factor in this.

[@transsexual_computer_faery]

same here.

[@bexp748]

❤❤❤❤

[@R.Oates7902]

Me, too

[@R.Oates7902]

Me, too

[@charlesmartin783]

Join a club of a common interest.

[@brendaheins3191]

I am really enjoying your videos. LOVE that you are a Christian! So inspiring! Keep up your ministry of helping people.

[@judymarkel8029]

This is beautiful. I was thinking the other day how to get over an obstacle. This was the answer. I hope you know how much you have helped me. Thank you so very much. I will watch this again to do some thinking. Right now I need to go to my friends house to water her flowers❤

[@pinknleopard]

This is just the video I needed. I once was really great at finding redemptive stories in my situations up until 2020 when my dad passed away and then a pandemic hit. That felt like I had nothing left in me to believe in positives and its a daily struggle even now. I never knew the names but I could feel myself telling more stories like the contamination one. You are such gold Emma!! 💛

[@Acavinash]

Hello

[@kw3180]

Thank you. I truly appreciate your generosity in sharing content and expertise.

[@BRoseCK]

In tears at how beautiful this video is, thank you.

[@jameshollstein4065]

Best info I have ever heard. Be the light you wish to see. More happiness in giving than receiving. Trancendence. This super amazing info.

[@janetnichols1019]

I am so blessed to have found your channel! Emma, you are so genuine, kind, knowledgeable . Thank you❤

[@themultilingualfamilyhub]

Emma, you're such a role model for all of us out there searching for meaning and purpose in our lives - you've absolutely found your strength and found ways to impact countless lives in a positive way through the content you put out online! Thank you so much! I look up to you as a source of inspiration in my own life xx

[@karenhermann6208]

Proud of the work YOU'RE doing. TAKE CARE and thank you Emma!!

[@davidyule3605]

Thank you! Reframing life positively. Life is short… make it great!🙏🏼

[@NewLife-p9y]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Setting myself meaningful challenges is one of my main tools .

[@Wesleyheilhecker]

Thanks!

[@Asher22222]

Thank you Emma, for sharing your gifts with me. I appreciate you. ❤

[@MaddyWoolf]

A really important perspective on the Happiness culture

[@mn-fz1kg]

This is the most beautiful and truthful "self-help" video I have ever watched. Thank you so much!

[@JenyCampillanos]

4 years ago I am watching here and now, I'm in verge of anxiety and panic attack now again, I'm so grateful for your videos. Bless you!

[@mozanawad9726]

Emma you have no idea how you influence me ,sending you love and grant

[@Deana-op3bl]

Wow, I've been following your KZbin channel for quite some time and you've cranked out amazing content over the years. But this has to be your most brilliant and beautiful AND helpful video yet. Thank you so much 🙏

[@ggmiethe]

In almost every second of this video I felt deeply confronted. I seriously found it hard to hear - probably because I think I fail at almost all of it. I did watch it to the end, but I had to fight myself to do so.

[@crystalp20002]

I don’t know what your story is but I hope the information in the video was helpful too you. Whatever you are going through, don’t give up❤

[@virginiemazy7054]

Reflect and write your thoughts. Then take the ones where you judge yourself negatively. And find for them a more positive thought in which you can believe. What ever your struggles, you can progress.

[@jayr_poz]

Hi Emma. I just want to say thank you for this video. I could say this one is my favorite among all the videos on this "Break the anxiety cycle" series. This video is like sent from above, a transcendent one. More power and God bless you more, Emma🙏🫶

[@vance_tang]

Thank you Emma! 😭😭💘 This does mean a lot to me, especially the impact and aftermath of COVID-19.

[@jkfisher5752]

Thank you!! I've enjoyed your series. You have a gift for this❤

[@Puneet_singh1506]

Thank you so much emma 🌳🌸

[@QwinnieLu56]

Thank you so much Emma for all your videos and materials. You explain things in such a calm and simple manner using great stories to illustrate concepts. You have certainly helped me to reframe or at least be more aware of the way my thoughts and emotions can affect my behaviour well-being, and indeed that of others. ❤️

[@marianaivanylo2179]

Wow, this is so true. I’m currently living an anxiety- fillled life because I’m searching for true meaning and purpose on my further career path. The old career has outlived itself. Right now, I have this deep feeling of reinventing myself. Thank you. Great channel❤

[@mbolton2901]

This is a good analogy. For me it's again to find my purpose in life. I worked at be a Hairstylist and salon owner for 34 years .I've learned so much from listening to and their joys and there sorrows. And after listening for years I've learned alot and inreturn could gives other actual experience advice. I'm looking to do this again. It a very rewarding feeling.

[@cathyfudala7573]

Thank you Emma, I have followed through this whole series and it has help me alot. You saved the best for last!

[@doverbeachcomber]

This seems a VERY effective way to refocus away from “happiness,” which always seems transitory and hard to define, and onto a concrete achievable way of life that yields real value - which paradoxically is our best chance of experiencing happiness.

[@BobbieMcGee-sz7yo]

There was so much content in this video- I want to listen to it again. I loved the section on storytelling. ❤

[@Latrelle59]

Lady! ... You are amazing!!! I am someone that's insurance doesnt cover a therapist. You are truly a Godsend!!! Blessings to You!!!

[@oumtekir5612]

the serviceful life is tricky when you have problems with setting boundaries

[@mcheloous]

Had to be said. Finding balance is very tricky, but practicing listening to your body/intuition and asking yourself what's your intention when doing something might help ❤️ good luck!

[@pattymazzarese]

How do you do this?

[@SashaStreams]

I love this woman 👆

[@natatapadron]

Definetly coming back to this video. What you say about story telling I felt it so true cause recently I tried to remember a traumatic episode that has brought me a lot of pain but since it's been more than 10 years I felt that it had more power over me the horrible feelings than the actual facts... and I felt that with my wisdom of today I remembered things differently and could forgive many things I felt guilty for and I think is cause I told the story differently now

[@biondna7984]

Thank you for addressing the happiness addiction thing. I know finding a greater purpose to my life would bring me a deep contentment. I'm 3.5 years out from the death of my beloved husband. My life is my own now; I still have strong skills and interests; I just want to turn them towards something that benefits many. I'll figure it out, I know. Right now I'm still a little lost. I don't waste time chasing "happiness;" I dance, volunteer and visit with my friends. These bring quiet, occasional contentment. That's enough for now.

[@samanthacampbell6341]

Such a wonderful video. Thank you for sharing wisdom and serving humanity.

[@daphnekapsambelis8790]

So good! Yes, I agree that these are the essentials (for me too faith, albeit shaky and incomplete is the foundation) - thank you for saying things that few people these days feel comfortable to say.

[@ssm188]

Thank you for all that you do! I use your content to bring myself back to my centre. They're very helpful! ❤

[@kristinavesth703]

You just helped me in so many ways. Honestly, thank you 🙏🏻

[@NYtoNC]

Thanks for this!!!! ❤ Sending this to my dad who's 79, recently fully retired then had 2 strokes and needed a pacemaker. Yesterday, a liver biopsy. Can't drive again yet since January - 😢 he's very down. I'm praying this will comfort and motivate him ❤ Romans 1:20 ✨

[@ArabianLady]

Praying for you and your dad.🙏

[@R.Oates7902]

I hope your dad will be better soon!

[@kathybjorn1001]

Much appreciated. I have to get well again and definetly express the narrative about the good ive had in my life and let the bad fall by the wayside. Thank you!

[@AddictedSoulsMusic]

Love her! Would love a friend like her in my circle.

[@rachaelgalvez435]

This was such a purposeful and personal video. I love it! And I ❤ Mary!

[@garydelgaudio5364]

I'm sure Emma you've met or talked to Mr Jordan Peterson,,,,,,you both are special people!!!!

[@nanotriker]

The background music is stressing and distracting (even it's only during the introduction). That being said the video is very interesting and valuable - you are a wonderful person gifted with excellent communication skills and a positive and loving attitude towards life and people - you are a gift to this world... thank you !

[@JCJustitia]

Amazing video, Emma! Thank you! Your videos have always been helpful and given me strength and inspiration for doing better and trying again and again. I hope you will continue to practice this purpose of yours. :) I also appreciate that you are authentic in how you put together your videos and how you advertise them.

[@SDrareRedhead]

Amazing and inspirational video! LOVE the stories. And Btw, your hair is beautiful! ❤ Thanks Emma!

[@lisaannhicks5279]

Emma, I just want to tell you how cute your hair looks pulled up like that. I love it! Thanks for all you do to help me understand and handle this life I'm living. I'm not good at it.

[@katherine_art05]

Thank you! I could feel your love! God bless you! ❤

[@georgenepoticher7015]

You are so helpful❤ I have recurring thoughts that I just can't turn off, it's maddening sometimes ugh...

[@sarahmiller5632]

I appreciate how practical you are.

[@setareh9053]

I am following you for several years, I am appreciated for your content

[@susantydeman1566]

Fantastic as always, many thanks.

[@TheMlopez0528]

Thank you so much for this video and all of your videos in general. I was feeling lost for a while and not sure how to find purpose but I feel like this video helped me. ❤

[@angelsrain5]

Emma thank you, and you too take care please, you are awesome human being. 🌈

[@light-w3ll]

Hi, I just came across your videos. these are genuinely the best yt videos I've watched on this topic. thank you so much for these videos, they have helped me so much in my struggles and make me feel more confident in my future. I appreciate your authenticity and kind energy, thank you thank you

[@StormsofPeril]

Are you reading my mind?! How did you know I needed this?!!!! I have ao much anxiety that I'm afraid to ask the chef (one of two bosses) to go on lunch break, I stutter when I talk to him (I can't read his face) and I'm afraid I'll get fired Also, I would get in the tank just to take away my anxiety

[@SatyamKumar17606]

Hi there! I am from India. Your course is really helping me a lot! Thanks a lot!

[@RedikM]

Just what I needed to hear! THANK YOU!

[@trevornicholson3973]

Ok though, so that story about the bank robbery. That's me right now because my work had to reduce the team and lay off one person, and that person was me. The idea of why me is what I've been ruminating over ever since. I've struggled because I knew we didn't have the customer numbers, and if it wasn't me, it would have been someone else. The equivalent of the bank robber is the fact that management did a terrible job and overstaffed because they assumed we'd be busier in summer than we ended up being. But maybe I am lucky, because now I will enjoy summer more (since I get unemployment benefits) and I've found a paid position working on a political campaign, which gives me a lot of fulfillment going around my neighbourhood talking to my community about their feelings about life right now. I'm meeting new people, getting fresh air and exercise, and I feel like my work is meaningful because politics is important.

[@jackiecampbell6611]

Emma, you have helped me so much more than you know. Thank you!!

[@jayneras642]

😊this is so good , much appreciated

[@shareofmoney]

Really great video. Thank you for sharing. This is definitely helpful to get me to bring in flow and living a meaningful life.

[@JuliusVincentCollera]

thank you for making videos like this. you're a wonderful person :)

[@snoop3318]

Thanks much ma'am, i actually was suffering from this uncounsiously

[@Sender1257]

It’s entirely true that spending time caring for people can lead to burnout and severely lower quality of life - but we are not meant to be alone and when applying stern boundaries compassion is a superpower. Empathy is what makes us human

[@airi75089]

Really great way to put things into perspective. Thanks so much

[@breezy7553]

Lol! I tried to do dinner once a month for friends and family...no one comes! "Too busy" 😅 I have one friend. We talk if I initiate it.

[@JCJustitia]

Time to look for new connections! Easier said than done, I know. I am in similar shoes where I initiate, put out hooks, as I try to find a place to belong, but I hardly get responses. My one friend talks to me and meets me when I initiate it. It can get tiring, but what else we can do than keep trying? Trying to connect with the next group or person, eventually we will find our people. Endurance to your search!

[@larabraver]

​@@JCJustitiaI get it too. I'm in a new city and trying to build my tribe. All we can do is keep trying! God help us.

[@jayduke6773]

You are so wise, thank you!

[@jennyoshea1958]

Very motivating channel. This lady knows her craft ✨🙏👌🙌 Thank you so much 👍😊

[@jackiechild1199]

Thank you so much for help

[@ambercozzinowak]

Thank you Emma.

[@anniep855]

You are so great! ❤

[@PhilosopherScholar]

Excellent video! Thank you for sharing and giving personal examples.

[@adelinavaltcheva8772]

Thank you for your effort 🎉!!

[@lpodverde]

All humans have spiritual needs, it's a shame organized religion seems to focus more on shunning groups of people who are in need of belonging and spirituality, and is reinforcing our predisposition towards an "us vs them" mentality instead of bringing unity.

[@hemlighet]

This is a really important video! 👍

[@Nys1108]

I would be happy with contentment.

[@tallytime777]

You have definitely changed Emma Ina a great way I see ya girl

[@lisaharper9788]

Thanks so much for this...💞

[@rosemargriffith]

What a beautiful video, thank you

[@loislangley2975]

Thank you❤

[@yvettesmith2546]

Thanks for the video!

[@TREBLEBOOSTER65]

I just want energy to get over my resistance instead of always fighting with myself to start the tasks I want to get done.

[@IguarayaMorales]

God bless you.

[@davidwhitcher1972]

Helping others has never done anything for me. I neither feel any connection with the people i help or pride in doing so. I only have one friend because people drain me. I have no one that i feel close with, including in my family.

[@MargheritaOrsoPletti]

Are you sure you’re quoting Nietzsche? I‘m pretty sure it was Viktor Frankl who said „Wer ein Warum zu leben hat, erträgt fast jedes Wie“ (he who has a why to live, can endure nearly any how)

[@Rama-lila]

I googled it and she was right.

[@elsajapp4441]

Agreed I lost my job due to my age and combined with other problem and stressors I felt so lost and without purpose questions my Beiing and together with all,my body started to show illness of all kinds 😢

[@elsajapp4441]

I have to Equip myself

[@ventusheart5733]

Could you make a video about the link between anxiety/depression and frequent urination?!? All my phases of anxiety/depression was followed by that.