'Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles, it empties today of its strength.'

As a sufferer of anxiety, worrying is a daily part of my life, however, sometimes I need to be reminded that my mental health does not define me.

'Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles, it empties today of its strength', is a very significant quote; worrying about irrational fears and events which haven't or may never happen does not lead to a healthy state of mind. The strength that we have within ourselves only declines when we allow ourselves to become overwhelmed with worry.

Last weekend I had a huge wake up call which allowed me reflect on my negative actions towards others. Although it is very important for your family, friends and partners to accept you as you are, there are also ways that you can improve too. 

I currently need to work on myself and focus on remaining calm, so I recently purchased some self-help books on anxiety in order to relax. It is essential to focus on yourself once in a while, so you shouldn't feel guilty about doing it, it just means you can clear your head and focus on what truly matters in your life.

• Click here if you would like to read my blog post on panic attacks, anxiety and depression.
• The books I purchased were 'Overcoming Anxiety', by Helen Kennerly, 'The Worry Cure: Stop worrying and start living',by Robert L. Leahy and 'Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway', by Susan Jeffers. I bought my copies from Ebay, but you can also purchase these books on Amazon as well.