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

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  • Опубликовано: 2 янв 2025

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  • @TherapyinaNutshell
    @TherapyinaNutshell  7 дней назад

    Improve your mental health with the free course, courses.therapyinanutshell.com/grounding-skills-for-anxiety-stress-and-ptsd

  • @DominiqueFrancon
    @DominiqueFrancon 5 месяцев назад +155

    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.

  • @ShondaD_
    @ShondaD_ 5 месяцев назад +81

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

    • @virginiemazy7054
      @virginiemazy7054 5 месяцев назад +15

      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
      @ebert8756 4 месяца назад +1

      ​@virginiemazy7054 so dang true. 😮

    • @charlybaltimore3346
      @charlybaltimore3346 2 месяца назад

      ​@@virginiemazy7054😅 11:44 a 11:45 a 11:46 aaaWa 11:52 a

  • @zeussatrid7126
    @zeussatrid7126 5 месяцев назад +38

    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
    @trevornicholson3973 5 месяцев назад +59

    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.

  • @katrinat.3032
    @katrinat.3032 5 месяцев назад +25

    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

  • @afreeape4915
    @afreeape4915 12 дней назад +1

    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!

  • @Srindal4657
    @Srindal4657 5 месяцев назад +86

    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
      @Hehe15066 5 месяцев назад +14

      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
      @thenovicenovelist 5 месяцев назад +8

      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
      @soggymoggytravels 3 месяца назад

      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
      @whilewewait2626 2 месяца назад

      Same here! Can’t start tho 😅

  • @garydelgaudio5364
    @garydelgaudio5364 5 дней назад +2

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

  • @carlagraca6022
    @carlagraca6022 5 месяцев назад +23

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

  • @bitofwizdomb7266
    @bitofwizdomb7266 5 месяцев назад +14

    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

  • @Dillonfinley
    @Dillonfinley 5 месяцев назад +20

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

  • @OlySasquatch78
    @OlySasquatch78 5 месяцев назад +28

    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.

  • @brendaheins3191
    @brendaheins3191 4 месяца назад +5

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

  • @pinknleopard
    @pinknleopard 5 месяцев назад +5

    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!! 💛

  • @BRoseCK
    @BRoseCK 2 месяца назад +2

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

  • @jameshollstein4065
    @jameshollstein4065 5 месяцев назад +6

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

  • @judymarkel8029
    @judymarkel8029 5 месяцев назад +13

    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❤

  • @karenhermann6208
    @karenhermann6208 5 месяцев назад +4

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

  • @doverbeachcomber
    @doverbeachcomber 2 дня назад

    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.

  • @themultilingualfamilyhub
    @themultilingualfamilyhub 2 месяца назад

    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

  • @kw3180
    @kw3180 5 месяцев назад +12

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

  • @davidyule3605
    @davidyule3605 5 месяцев назад +8

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

  • @janetnichols1019
    @janetnichols1019 5 месяцев назад +6

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

  • @mbolton2901
    @mbolton2901 Месяц назад

    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.

  • @Wesleyheilhecker
    @Wesleyheilhecker 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks!

  • @Asher22222
    @Asher22222 5 месяцев назад +5

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

  • @MaddyWoolf
    @MaddyWoolf 5 месяцев назад +8

    A really important perspective on the Happiness culture

  • @JenyCampillanos
    @JenyCampillanos Месяц назад

    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!

  • @marianaivanylo2179
    @marianaivanylo2179 2 месяца назад

    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❤

  • @mn-fz1kg
    @mn-fz1kg 2 месяца назад

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

  • @oumtekir5612
    @oumtekir5612 5 месяцев назад +24

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

    • @mcheloous
      @mcheloous 5 месяцев назад +7

      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!

  • @Latrelle59
    @Latrelle59 4 месяца назад

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

  • @biondna7984
    @biondna7984 25 дней назад

    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.

  • @jay-rpoz3235
    @jay-rpoz3235 2 месяца назад +1

    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🙏🫶

  • @ggmiethe
    @ggmiethe 5 месяцев назад +18

    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
      @crystalp20002 5 месяцев назад +2

      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
      @virginiemazy7054 5 месяцев назад

      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.

  • @Puneet_singh1506
    @Puneet_singh1506 3 месяца назад +2

    Thank you so much emma 🌳🌸

  • @samanthacampbell6341
    @samanthacampbell6341 19 дней назад

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

  • @vance_tang
    @vance_tang 5 месяцев назад +6

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

  • @daphnekapsambelis8790
    @daphnekapsambelis8790 5 месяцев назад +2

    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.

  • @AddictedSoulsMusic
    @AddictedSoulsMusic 4 месяца назад

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

  • @Deana-op3bl
    @Deana-op3bl 5 месяцев назад +3

    Wow, I've been following your RUclips 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 🙏

  • @natatapadron
    @natatapadron Месяц назад

    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

  • @BobbieMcGee-sz7yo
    @BobbieMcGee-sz7yo 5 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @nanotriker
    @nanotriker 5 месяцев назад +5

    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 !

  • @QwinnieLu56
    @QwinnieLu56 5 месяцев назад +2

    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. ❤️

  • @angelsrain5
    @angelsrain5 22 дня назад

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

  • @cathyfudala7573
    @cathyfudala7573 5 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @mozanawad9726
    @mozanawad9726 5 месяцев назад

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

  • @user-th7lu2yf7n
    @user-th7lu2yf7n 5 месяцев назад +1

    i have been thinking for a few weeks about how i am not living with meaning and purpose right now and that i wanna look for one. but just an hour ago or so, i was thinking "yes i need that,, but i don't have energy to have a daily commitment to looking for it currently..im spending most of my energy in the healing work im doing" but RIGHT when i watched this video, i got completely convinced, yeah i am starting from now. i feel truly enlightened watching this video. truly. thank you so much

  • @lisaannhicks5279
    @lisaannhicks5279 4 месяца назад

    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.

  • @jkfisher5752
    @jkfisher5752 5 месяцев назад +4

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

  • @StormsofPeril
    @StormsofPeril 5 месяцев назад +2

    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

  • @kathybjorn1001
    @kathybjorn1001 2 месяца назад

    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!

  • @sarahmiller5632
    @sarahmiller5632 5 месяцев назад +9

    I appreciate how practical you are.

  • @SashaStreams
    @SashaStreams 5 месяцев назад +7

    I love this woman 👆

  • @georgenepoticher7015
    @georgenepoticher7015 5 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @katherine_art05
    @katherine_art05 4 месяца назад

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

  • @ssm188
    @ssm188 5 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @setareh9053
    @setareh9053 5 месяцев назад

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

  • @rachaelgalvez435
    @rachaelgalvez435 5 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @TheMlopez0528
    @TheMlopez0528 4 месяца назад

    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. ❤

  • @JCJustitia
    @JCJustitia 5 месяцев назад +1

    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.

  • @trevornicholson3973
    @trevornicholson3973 5 месяцев назад +30

    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.

  • @susantydeman1566
    @susantydeman1566 5 месяцев назад +3

    Fantastic as always, many thanks.

  • @Sender1257
    @Sender1257 Месяц назад

    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

  • @jackiechild1199
    @jackiechild1199 6 дней назад

    Thank you so much for help

  • @RedikM
    @RedikM 5 месяцев назад +1

    Just what I needed to hear! THANK YOU!

  • @jackiecampbell6611
    @jackiecampbell6611 5 месяцев назад

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

  • @light-w3ll
    @light-w3ll 3 месяца назад

    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

  • @SDrareRedhead
    @SDrareRedhead 5 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @airi75089
    @airi75089 3 месяца назад

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

  • @snoop3318
    @snoop3318 5 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @NYtoNC
    @NYtoNC 4 месяца назад

    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
      @ArabianLady 4 месяца назад

      Praying for you and your dad.🙏

    • @R.Oates7902
      @R.Oates7902 4 месяца назад

      I hope your dad will be better soon!

  • @SatyamKumar17606
    @SatyamKumar17606 5 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @jennyoshea1958
    @jennyoshea1958 4 месяца назад

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

  • @jayneras642
    @jayneras642 5 месяцев назад +3

    😊this is so good , much appreciated

  • @jayduke6773
    @jayduke6773 5 месяцев назад

    You are so wise, thank you!

  • @JuliusVincentCollera
    @JuliusVincentCollera 2 месяца назад

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

  • @ambercozzinowak
    @ambercozzinowak 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you Emma.

  • @breezy7553
    @breezy7553 5 месяцев назад +12

    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
      @JCJustitia 5 месяцев назад +13

      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
      @larabraver 5 месяцев назад +2

      ​@@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.

  • @Nys1108
    @Nys1108 5 месяцев назад +2

    I would be happy with contentment.

  • @anniep855
    @anniep855 4 месяца назад

    You are so great! ❤

  • @tallytime777
    @tallytime777 4 месяца назад

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

  • @shareofmoney
    @shareofmoney 3 месяца назад

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

  • @Brody.W
    @Brody.W 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks! For shrinking my head in Christ Jesus of Nazareth..

  • @adelinavaltcheva8772
    @adelinavaltcheva8772 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you for your effort 🎉!!

  • @lpodverde
    @lpodverde 5 месяцев назад +7

    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.

  • @elsajapp4441
    @elsajapp4441 4 месяца назад

    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 😢

  • @MargheritaOrsoPletti
    @MargheritaOrsoPletti 5 месяцев назад +11

    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
      @Rama-lila 4 месяца назад

      I googled it and she was right.

  • @loislangley2975
    @loislangley2975 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you❤

  • @IguarayaMorales
    @IguarayaMorales 4 месяца назад

    God bless you.

  • @davidwhitcher1972
    @davidwhitcher1972 Месяц назад +1

    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.

  • @lisaharper9788
    @lisaharper9788 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks so much for this...💞

  • @yvettesmith2546
    @yvettesmith2546 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the video!

  • @rosemargriffith
    @rosemargriffith 5 месяцев назад

    What a beautiful video, thank you

  • @PhilosopherScholar
    @PhilosopherScholar 5 месяцев назад

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

  • @hemlighet
    @hemlighet 5 месяцев назад +1

    This is a really important video! 👍

  • @ventusheart5733
    @ventusheart5733 5 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @alexa.julianne
    @alexa.julianne 5 месяцев назад

    Can you talk more about motherhood? You said you were in flow in that difficult experience with your baby - what? How?? I’m trying to embrace the challenges, but I feel I don’t have the tools, like I’m floundering. I’m inspired that you say flow and transcendence is possible 🙏