Da attacchi di ansia che la bloccavano a imparare a gestirli per realizzarsi nella vita

Dott. Alessandro Conforti Di Lorenzo
24 Feb 202307:47

Summary

TLDRThe video script features Sara, a graduate student in Venice, who shares her journey of overcoming stress and anxiety. Initially overwhelmed by intense emotional attacks, Sara sought help and learned to manage her emotions. She emphasizes the importance of self-help and understanding one's reactions to stress. Through professional guidance, she gained control, using metaphors like navigating waves, to describe her newfound ability to face challenges with awareness and security. Sara's story is a testament to personal growth and resilience, inspiring viewers to embrace their own paths of self-improvement.

Takeaways

  • 📚 Sara is a graduate student in Venice who was struggling with stress and anxiety.
  • 😣 She experienced intense moments of stress that led to a sense of being overwhelmed and unable to move forward.
  • 🤔 Sara realized that seeking external help was not enough and she needed to find a way to help herself.
  • 🌟 Through self-reflection and learning, Sara was able to understand how to manage her stress and anxiety more effectively.
  • 🔄 There were ups and downs in her journey, but she acknowledges that setbacks are a part of the process of improvement.
  • 💡 Sara learned the importance of self-awareness and understanding what works and what doesn't for her personally.
  • 🚫 Distraction was not a solution for her; it only intensified her feelings of stress and anxiety.
  • 🌊 She used the metaphor of a wave to describe her stress, and how she learned to navigate through it with awareness and security.
  • 🛶 The image she chose to represent herself is a boat moving forward, symbolizing her progress and determination to continue despite challenges.
  • 🎯 Sara's future vision has changed positively; she is now more confident in her ability to face stress and the challenges that life presents.
  • 💪 She has developed a sense of serenity and tranquility, knowing that she has the tools and knowledge to handle difficult situations.

Q & A

  • Who is the main character in the transcript?

    -The main character in the transcript is Sara, a graduate student in Venice.

  • What was Sara struggling with 4-5 months ago?

    -Sara was struggling with stress and anxiety, which led to overwhelming moments and mental attacks.

  • How did Sara initially react to her stress and anxiety?

    -Initially, Sara tried to distract herself and sought help from those around her, but this approach was not sufficient.

  • What realization did Sara come to regarding seeking help from others?

    -Sara realized that the help she needed had to come from within herself, not just from others.

  • What changes did Sara make to better handle her stress and anxiety?

    -Sara learned to understand and manage her stress and anxiety by applying certain methods, which helped her to not let these feelings take over.

  • How did Sara's perspective on her stress and anxiety change over time?

    -Sara's perspective changed from feeling overwhelmed to being able to navigate through stressful moments with more serenity and control.

  • What metaphor does Sara use to describe her journey?

    -Sara uses the metaphor of a boat sailing through waves to describe her journey of managing stress and anxiety.

  • What does the term 'balia' mean in the context of the transcript?

    -In the context of the transcript, 'balia' refers to a lifebuoy or a means of support, symbolizing Sara's initial reliance on external help.

  • How did Sara's approach to dealing with stress and anxiety evolve?

    -Sara evolved from seeking external help to learning self-help techniques, which allowed her to better manage and understand her emotions.

  • What advice does Sara have for others facing similar challenges?

    -Sara advises others to learn self-management techniques and to understand that setbacks are a part of the improvement process.

  • What is the significance of the 'two steps forward, one step back' concept mentioned in the transcript?

    -The 'two steps forward, one step back' concept signifies the natural ebb and flow of personal growth and improvement, where setbacks are expected but do not negate progress.

Outlines

00:00

🌟 Overcoming Stress and Anxiety

The speaker, Sara, introduces herself as a graduate student in Venice and shares her struggle with stress and anxiety. She describes how her mind would go into excessive overdrive during stressful moments, leading to intense episodes that made it difficult for her to continue with her daily life. Through a journey of self-discovery and learning, Sara has managed to understand how to handle these moments and her anxiety better. She emphasizes the importance of self-help and learning from setbacks, acknowledging that external help can sometimes worsen the situation by reinforcing the idea of being incapable. Sara's story is a testament to personal growth and the power of understanding one's emotions and reactions to stress.

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🚀 Progress and Personal Development

In this paragraph, Sara discusses the progress she has made in managing her stress and anxiety. She recalls how she initially tried to distract herself from her problems, but this approach backfired and only intensified her feelings. Sara eventually learned to react differently and applied various methods to improve her situation. However, she encountered a setback when her symptoms returned, causing confusion and doubt. Through perseverance and continued self-reflection, Sara realized that setbacks are a natural part of the process and that improvement lies in learning to manage these challenges. She shares her satisfaction in understanding what works for her and what doesn't, and she encourages others to seek professional help to better handle stress and anxiety. Sara's story concludes with her feeling more prepared to face future challenges with the tools and knowledge she has acquired.

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Keywords

💡Stress

Stress refers to the psychological and physical tension experienced when an individual faces challenging or demanding circumstances. In the video, Sara discusses her struggle with stress, particularly during her academic life in Venice, and how she learned to manage it through self-awareness and coping strategies.

💡Anxiety

Anxiety is a feeling of worry, unease, or nervousness typically caused by an impending event or something with an uncertain outcome. In the context of the video, Sara's anxiety manifested as 'attacchi' (attacks) that overwhelmed her, making it difficult for her to cope with stress.

💡Self-help

Self-help refers to the practice of improving one's mental, emotional, or physical well-being through self-empowerment and personal development. In the video, Sara emphasizes the importance of finding inner strength and strategies to manage stress and anxiety, rather than relying solely on external support.

💡Coping mechanisms

Coping mechanisms are strategies or behaviors that individuals use to manage stress, anxiety, or other negative emotions. In the video, Sara shares her journey of learning and applying various coping mechanisms to better handle her stress and anxiety.

💡Emotional regulation

Emotional regulation is the ability to manage and control one's emotions, especially in difficult or challenging situations. Sara's story in the video is an example of her learning to regulate her emotions, which allowed her to navigate through stressful times without being overwhelmed.

💡Personal growth

Personal growth refers to the process of self-improvement and development that leads to a better understanding of oneself and one's potential. In the video, Sara's journey of managing stress and anxiety is a testament to her personal growth, as she learns to handle life's challenges more effectively.

💡Resilience

Resilience is the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties or to cope with adversity. In the video, Sara's resilience is demonstrated by her ability to bounce back from stressful situations and continue moving forward despite setbacks.

💡Inner voice

The inner voice refers to the internal dialogue or self-talk that occurs within an individual's mind. In the video, Sara describes an 'inner voice' that initially undermined her confidence, making her feel incapable of handling her stress and anxiety alone.

💡Metaphor

A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things. In the video, Sara uses the metaphor of a 'barca' (boat) navigating through waves to illustrate her journey of managing stress and anxiety.

💡Mindfulness

Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present and engaged in the current moment without judgment. In the video, Sara's newfound ability to be mindful of her emotional states and reactions allows her to better handle stress and anxiety.

💡Future outlook

A future outlook refers to an individual's expectations or plans for what lies ahead. In the video, Sara's positive future outlook is a result of her personal growth and the skills she has developed to manage stress and anxiety.

Highlights

Sara, a graduate student in Venice, shares her journey of overcoming stress and anxiety.

Sara found herself blocked during moments of excessive stress, leading to intense episodes.

She struggled to continue with her daily life due to the severity of her anxiety attacks.

Sara embarked on a path to understand how to manage stress and anxiety.

There were both forward and backward steps in her journey, but overall she is satisfied with the progress made.

Sara realized that understanding what works and what doesn't for her was crucial.

She chose the image of a boat to represent her progress, signifying resilience and forward movement.

Initially, Sara felt at the mercy of her emotions and sought help from those around her.

Sara learned that the help she needed had to come from within herself, not just from others.

Distraction and avoidance were initially her coping mechanisms, but they proved to be counterproductive.

Sara eventually applied methods to manage her anxiety, which led to a significant shift in her response to stress.

Understanding and managing stress became a key to navigating through life's challenges.

Sara's improved ability to handle stress allowed her to live a more serene and tranquil life.

The concept of internal dialogue and self-talk played a significant role in her progress.

Professional guidance is increasingly sought after by young people to learn how to manage stress and anxiety.

Sara's story is a testament to the value of self-awareness and the importance of personal growth.

The metaphor of sailing through waves illustrates her newfound ability to navigate life's storms with awareness and security.

Sara's future vision has changed positively, with a clear understanding of how to face life's stressors.

Transcripts

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Ciao Sara buongiorno chi sei Cosa fai E

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perché ti sei rivolto a me 4/5 mesi fa

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io sono Sara e la studentessa secondo

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anno di magistrale a lingua a Venezia

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trovavo bloccata nei momenti di stress o

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Anzi eccessivi la mia mente provocava in

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me questa specie di attacchi che il

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momento più forte molto più intenso mi

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hanno portato a

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non vederci più non non riuscivo ad

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andare avanti faremo cominciato questo

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percorso e sono riuscita a capire come

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gestire questi momenti e gestire l'ansia

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lo stress ovviamente ci sono stati dei

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passi avanti come dei passi indietro e

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di nuovo dei passi avanti e sono

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soddisfatta di questo percorso perché ho

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capito meglio cosa fa per me cosa non fa

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per me cosa

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[Musica]

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quanto è troppo quanto invece riesco a

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gestire l'immagine che tu hai scelto per

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rappresentare testo da qui che sta per

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travolgere questa persona la parola le

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parole scelte sono balia e aiuto;

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sentivo di essere in balia delle mie

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emozioni di quello che stavo provando

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chiedevo Sì aiuto a chi si trova vicino

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a me però comunque questa cosa non era

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mai abbastanza Perché di fatto l'aiuto

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di cui avevo bisogno doveva venire da me

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e non dagli altri e quindi devo trovare

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un modo di aiutare me stessa certo

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spesso quello che facciamo per risolvere

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un problema è chiedere aiuto a chi ci

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sta attorno

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per gestire dei momenti particolari di

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stress di ansia di difficoltà Ma questo

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non fa altro che andare a peggiorare la

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situazione poiché in maniera molto

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subdola e silenziosa una voce dentro di

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noi dice questo Cioè tu non sei capace

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di affrontarla da sola con la difficoltà

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con quel problema che poi può

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effettivamente arrivare Come un'onda da

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un momento all'altro quando si sta

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affrontando la difficoltà e oltre al

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cercare di chiedere aiuto agli altri

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cosa stavi cercando di fare o cosa stavi

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facendo per poter risolvere questo tuo

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problema Sara cercavo di distrarmi di

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non pensarci di fare altre cose e queste

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quando magari sentivo questa sensazione

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aumentare e questo In realtà non faceva

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faceva l'effetto opposto perché

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non riuscendo a gestire la cosa non

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imparando come

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come comportarmi Sta onda mi travolgeva

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in maniera ancora più forte perché io la

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come sorimevo sopra Di Meola ignoravo

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non le davo l'importanza che aveva E

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questa invece tornava

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a prendermi con il

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molto molto molto più forte come si suol

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dire con gli interessi Esatto

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Dopo quanto tempo Tu sei riuscito invece

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a reagire diversamente ricordi

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subito sono riuscita ad applicare i

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metodi di cui abbiamo parlato poi però

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c'è stato come un passo indietro perché

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nel momento in cui sono tornati

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non mi spiega nella mia testa non

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riuscivo a spiegarmi come potesse essere

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possibile che fossero tornati perché

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pensavo che questa cosa non sarebbe più

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successa invece ho capito che è un

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problema si ripresenterà

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il miglioramento sta nel riuscire a

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gestirlo riuscire a capire come non

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fargli prendere così tanta forza come

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viverci conviverci appunto nei momenti

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di stress e senza che questo prenda il

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sopravvento ti sei emozionando perché

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sapere che un ragionamento del genere si

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è sviluppato e dei risultati l'abbiamo

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ottenuti nella mente nel corpo di una

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giovane ragazza come te non è altro che

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una

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grande soddisfazione non solo mia ma

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quanto del fatto che molte persone anche

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della tua età si stanno rivolgendo a

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versione professionisti per poter

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imparare a gestire questi momenti e

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continuare la propria vita imparando a

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essere migliori ad avere delle reazioni

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migliori in situazioni peggiori che

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possiamo vivere potrebbe vivere per

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sempre e questo è accaduto anche nel

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nostro percorso e spesso accade o

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aspetto quello che accada di fare due

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passi indietro perché le persone quando

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vengono nei miglioramenti corrono

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corrono quando felici convinti di aver

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eliminato quel nemico interno però è

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sempre lì in attesa ma nemico importante

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anche saper gestire quando è emergere in

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fuori e spesso si fanno due passi

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indietro per poterne poi fare 4/5 in

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avanti così come accaduto con noi

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durante il nostro percorso e accadrà per

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tutta la vita l'esistenza di una di una

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persona e ricordo che con te dobbiamo

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già raccolti i risultati dopo due

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settimane e poi un mese quindi nel giro

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di un mese tu avevi già preso in mano la

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situazione quindi gli ultimi incontri

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sono stati proprio di controllo di Eti

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follow up vorrei condividere la immagine

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che tu hai scelto per rappresentarti che

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è questa barca che invece va avanti

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prosegue e scegliendo consapevolezza e

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sicurezza come parole

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per riprendere la metafora dell'onda che

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mi travolgeva Adesso invece sì

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sicuramente non è una navigazione ci può

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essere la tempesta ci può essere il

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momento di brutto tempo però con la

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consapevolezza di Come navigare

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attraverso di esse e la sicurezza nel

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fatto in cui nel fatto che ce la posso

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fare che ho gli strumenti o le

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conoscenze che mi possono aiutare anche

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in quei momenti riescono a navigare più

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tranquilla e quindi un po' di metafora a

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vivere anche momenti di stress più più

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serena più tranquilla fermandomi nel

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momento in cui sento che c'è bisogno di

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fermarmi andando avanti quando invece

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dicono adesso posso continuare perché

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comunque riesco a capire meglio i miei

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stati d'animo capire cosa può farmi bene

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Cosa può farmi meno bene e posso

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continuare non senza pensieri però senza

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farmi attanagliare da

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quelle sensazioni negative che prima mi

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prendevano la visione del tuo futuro

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come è cambiata adesso dopo questi passi

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in avanti che hai fatto

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adesso ero consapevole di quello che può

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aspettarmi in un momento di stress che

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comunque

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caratterizzeranno la vita la mia vita

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come quella di tutti quanti E però so

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che sarò in grado di affrontarli o

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comunque avrò gli strumenti per farlo

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sarò in grado di continuare con gli

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obiettivi che mi sono posta con le sfide

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che che la vita mi

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presenterà davanti e con la serenità la

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tranquillità che di cui avevo bisogno io

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ti saluterei qui ringrazio per questa

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testimonianza di valore utile perché ci

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sta ascoltando e ti auguro che la tua

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vita sia ricca di questi dei momenti

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sulla tua barca e adesso va via sola

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libera nel mare

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E io ringrazio lei consigli per tutto

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quanto

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