Personal Reflection On Anxiety

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My target behavior continues to be to see if lowering my caffeine intake will lower my stress levels. This week has been very similar to the weeks prior I have been able to stick to my quota of one Coke per day. My days may seem to be repeating themselves, but there is a reason for that I am in a wheelchair and can't walk that is the main barrier I must deal with on a daily basis, but it does not stop me from reaching my goals and I didn't really want that to be any excuse. I felt it necessary to tell you because my lifestyle is so different from others and that is the reason my days sort of repeat themselves, but let me get one thing straight I enjoy what my life continues to become even with the obstacles that I've faced I just felt it necessary to tell you so you could better understand the situation I'm in.

Monday was a pretty easy day I watched the Braves play they blew
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Then I just continued to watch sports, while working on online classes getting ahead of the game.

Wednesday was again pretty chill I would put my stress levels at a four out of 10 because the Braves lost in the women's World Cup was pretty close. Then I again just worked on my online classes and played video games to wrap up the day. I was able to stick with my quota I give myself every week.

The barriers that I face this week are very similar to the prior weeks wanting that extra shot of caffeine because I stay up very late watching TV, playing video games, and working on online classes. Another barrier that I face on a daily basis is the fact that using the bathroom isn't as simple as it is for others making me want to drink less so I don't have to do the extra work, but I am aware that I need to stay hydrated and add more water to my diet to be as healthy as possible. That is what I will work on in the next couple

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