In life, there are moments when I want to challenge something. This is driven by either my brain instilling fear or the belief that action is necessary to make it happen. But I also realize that some things are just not worth the fight. They will only bring things down when I don’t see the whole picture. Sometimes, I blow things out of proportion. I need to see the reality of the situation. Then, I can learn to move on with the issue at hand and put what happened behind me.

There was once a part of me that wanted to make others feel bad for how I was feeling. I did this without putting things into perspective and seeing the whole picture. There have been times in the past where I let my feelings overtake my thoughts. I wanted the worst to happen to others for my own gratification. I needed to feel more comfortable without really understanding what was going on. It was hard to see the real value of the situation. I realized that what happened didn’t match the reaction or consequences.

Then there comes the reality of learning when and how to “choose my battles.” Over time, I have learned that some things are just not really worth the fight. Reacting just because I feel a certain way will not get me anywhere. It even lead to unwanted consequences. In fact, it has the potential to be more consequential in nature. This is because I find it difficult to restrain myself. I also fear losing the skills I worked hardest to achieve.

There can be so much more to life than I want to believe. I feel that I need to argue about it. Sometimes my brain can overthink things. I feel that the only way to get rid of my thoughts is to express them. I believe the target is behind the situation. But in reality, it can make those I am targeting puzzled or further angered. They know they have the ability to not act that way. Sometimes, they show me the harsh reality of acting that way towards them. That is when I must do what I need to do to process the situation on my own.

Moving past the things that upset or angered us can be hard. Nonetheless, it is sometimes the best thing to do to keep the peace we need. This peace allows us to move on with our lives without conflict or strife. Anxiety can sometimes do its worst to get in the way. Yet, we must be stronger than our anxiety. We should focus on what we have the power to do. Avoid making a big deal out of simple things. This can prevent ruining your day and the day of others.