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Stuck in 'Wait Mode'? Overcoming Anticipatory Anxiety

sunshineandshadows
sunshineandshadows
SoberMay 5, 2025, 4:56 PM1 min read
Self-Discovery
sunshineandshadows
sunshineandshadowsMay 5, 2025, 4:56 PM
baseline
Wait mode. That state of I have a "place to be", or "I have to do this thing" HOURS from this moment. I could be doing productive things but I'm locked in wait mode for the thing I cannot miss. Anyone else like this? 🤭
rebelkatt
rebelkattMay 5, 2025, 4:59 PM
baseline
🫠it's a very justifiable procrastination 🥲🖤
rebelkatt
rebelkattMay 5, 2025, 5:02 PM
baseline
I just need you to know this post inspired me to tackle an errand I was waiting to do right up right before work. But I'm just gonna go ahead and do it to see how much time I have left.🥹🌠
sunshineandshadows
sunshineandshadowsMay 5, 2025, 5:43 PM
baseline
@rebelkatt heckyeah!! I ended up leaving early for my appointment and took the scenic route 🤭❤️
rebelkatt
rebelkattMay 5, 2025, 5:47 PM
exercise
@sunshineandshadows Didn't take long at all and I can see work.And I still have thirteen minutes left🥳

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