15d (edited) • Mindset & Confidence
Anxiety
Most people probably see me as a pretty confident person.
And in many ways, I am.
But one of my biggest anxiety triggers is driving — especially in the dark, in bad weather, or on icy roads.
I have a very bad astigmatism in both eyes, so when cars approach, the lights completely blind me. There are moments where I genuinely have to slow right down or stop because I can’t see properly. Add snow or ice into the mix and, honestly, I feel physically sick.
Days like today really test me.
That short 15-minute drive along the Coa Road until I reached Garvary Church was nerve-wracking. The radio was completely off. My hands were tight on the steering wheel. And the only thing going through my head — over and over again — was
“We’re ok. We’re doing ok.”
On top of that, my car needs work done at the minute, which has definitely heightened the anxiety even more.
What people don’t always see is that, at times, I suffer from crippling anxiety. Not the mild, passing kind — the kind that sits in your chest, makes your stomach turn, and convinces you that everything is unsafe.
I work very hard on it.
Not to make it disappear — but to stop it controlling my life.
And I’m sharing this because I know I’m not the only one who:
• looks confident on the outside
• holds it together most of the time
• but still has moments where fear takes over
If this resonates with you, please know this:
you are not weak, broken, or failing.
Sometimes bravery isn’t being fearless.
Sometimes it’s just getting in the car, turning the key, and whispering “we’re ok” until you arrive.
And if you’re reading this and struggling in your own way — quietly, privately — you’re not alone. I see you 🤍
This is exactly why Radiance Quest exists. Not for perfection or positivity — but for honesty, tools, support, and learning how to live with our fears rather than letting them shrink our lives.
If this helped even one person feel less alone today, then it was worth sharing.
If anxiety is something you want ongoing support with, I’ll be creating deeper guided content and resources inside the Classroom for members who want to go further.
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