Dear Group Members:
Do you find yourself reacting somewhat fearfully to other challenges in your life as well?
I know that, despite my great marks in university and good job performance reviews, having skipped a grade in school, I am always fighting back negativity and self-doubt. For me, the lack of confidence and self-esteem had just generalized to driving (since it was operating in several spheres anyway).
Once I worked on improving my overall self-esteem and really learning to love myself, love life and the person I really am, I learned to let go of the negative recriminations. I am not saying there aren't driving situations that make me nervous (such as very young children playing and riding bikes, scooters, skating in my street round the clock all year long, making it hard to even get out of the driveway); however, fear is no longer my dominant emotional response. Also, cutting back on coffee and maintaining level blood sugar levels by eating balanced meals with protein, vegies and complex carbs along with B-Complex vitamin drink has helped immensely... say nothing of prayer.
So, for me anyway, trying to get positive in my overall mental framework really was the key. I just put myself on the "mental diet"--no negative thoughts allowed for a whole week--just to see what would happen--the results were amazing. It was really hard to do and I slipped off the wagon a few times, but just climbed right back on!!!
Good luck to all in facing the sun!
Dale ;)
