I can't believe I am posting about driving alone to a garden. Driving on new roads - alone! I've wanted to go this park for some time now; it's such a tranquil and peaceful place that I've visited with my boyfriend, but had yet to do so alone. I ended up having a really lovely hour at the garden, taking photos of flowers, spotting some sun bathing turtles, and writing in my journal. It was really rewarding to step outside of my comfort zone. I did still experience a lot of anxiety, especially driving back and forth, but I did it and that's all that matters! It's about slowly and steadily, telling your anxiety that you CAN do it and it doesn't need to be afraid. It's a resilience that builds up over time, and I hope I continue to journey to new places :)
