Cycling through cycles

It’s a worry-filled day, and it’s probably a sign that I’m coming out of an almost burnout situation. That was about two weeks of nonstop, robotic hyper-processing with no mental real estate available for anything else. When the plate has been finally cleared, all these other stuff stampeded inside my head today. Unnecessary worry on top of exhaustion. I have to remind myself that I'm safe. I just need to calm down and relax. Crossing the finish line is a cause for joy, not worry. Anxieties are insidious, like a predator waiting to pounce when the prey is most unaware. I help myself by acknowledging that I feel off, then I think of the obvious stimulus that is directly causing the unsettling feeling, and finally evaluate whether the intensity of the feeling is commensurate to the seriousness of the stimulus. If time permits, I can park any decision for later (e.g., jot it on a to-do list) when I'm no longer tired and anxious. Writing these things down here is additionally helpful.