Check-In: March 20 - March 26
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1. How are you feeling right now? (Mentally & Physically)
2. Name 1 thing that made you smile/ laugh today?
3. Name 1 thing that makes you feel worried about the future.
4. What are some healthy ways you can manage your worries?
5. One activity that can help me recharge myself today is __________.
Feel free to answer one or all of the questions above. I just would like to hear from you and see how things are going for you. Remember: it's ok to feel your feelings and your feelings and emotions are valid! Sending great big hugs to anyone in need of one! :)
Welcome to all our new subscribers! So glad you are here with us. Feel free to drop a comment and say hi. 😃
Tagging some new subscribers and people who I think may benefit from this check in: @walker7957 @dallady @leanna3333 @michaellisws @scalesensitive5 @imaginitivehuman5809 @goldenocean10 @jessbess913 @blueeris7 @kinbakukitty @intelligentbirch1753 @mushroomfrog2 @111amcoffee @transientinfatuation @drowningkraken @adaptsblewriter1727 @cleo2patra @camithomas @keiyumiko @honeytea3 @neonavocado1226 @losh1995 @scotmicky12 @scarletclementine82
@YourCaringConfidant Thank you Caring for this check-in! How are you feeling?
1. How are you feeling right now? (Mentally & Physically) I am doing good in both regards!! ❤️
2. Name 1 thing that made you smile/ laugh today? I had lunch with my grandmother today!
3. Name 1 thing that makes you feel worried about the future. I have my interview for graduate school on Thursday, so I'm a little nervous!
4. What are some healthy ways you can manage your worries? I will go to the gym and practice my interviewing skills to help me feel confident going into the interview.
5. One activity that can help me recharge myself today is getting some rest.
@fruityPond7887 So glad you are feeling great. Awwww, time spent with 👵 are the best! I am wishing you positivity vibes for your interview. I truly hope it goes great! Xoxo. 💛
@YourCaringConfidant Thank you so much. That means so much to me! I hope you are doing well too! ❤️
@fruityPond7887 Good luck with your interview. You got this!
@LavenderDaily Aww thank you so much! I think it went as best as it could've! 😍 *hugs!*
@YourCaringConfidant
1. How are you feeling right now? (Mentally & Physically) I feel sick physically. I feel a combination of things mentally: sad, hurt, depressed, relaxed, and content.
2. Name 1 thing that made you smile/ laugh today? I had listened to things on Youtube that had made me relax, rest, and laugh. I am getting through the day as best as I can too.
3. Name 1 thing that makes you feel worried about the future. Becoming successful and living in another city that I hope to live in.
4. What are some healthy ways you can manage your worries? I can keep planning for it and taking actions to it.
5. One activity that can help me recharge myself today is to keep focusing on my goals, praying about it, making plans about it, & trying my best to be positive.
@KandyLadyBaby I am so glad that you are trying your best to think positive despite all your mixed combinations of feelings. Moving to an unfamiliar place brings many emotions. I hope when it is time to finally make that move that it is a pleasant one for you. Kandy, I wish nothing but success for you in your life. I have no doubt that you will be big and do amazing things! I wish you happiness and nothing but the best for you. Sending you positive vibes!
@YourCaringConfidant
Hi! I'm not sure if I'm Not sure if I am doing this correctly as I am brand new to 7 cups. I am very grateful that I found it!
1. Feeling Stuck! Defeated. Confused and baffled by the disease of addiction and depression. Also feeling hopeful and grateful for finding this app and for my family and my life in general. So I feel blessed also.
Physically, still in some pain from almost dying in September 2022 from MRSA, but mostly from the open heart surgery I had to have also at age 40. Then developing vasculitis had been the long term painful part asking with back pain.
2. Made me smile... My son's big laughter while playing online with his friends. Playing dolls with my daughter and seeing her excitement from the new reborn doll she got as an early bday gift.
3. I worry constantly about getting clean and sober or staying clean or sober. Also how to better myself seems to be a consistent worry. I use to think it was a good concern but now I'm not sure.
4. I can come here and talk about them. I can journal. I can start therapy again.
Thank you! Be blessed
@AriesEmpath111 From one Aries empath to another, sending you vibes of good health, sobriety, and peace.
@AriesEmpath111 So sorry for the late response. First, I would like to give you a big welcome to 7cups. I am so glad you are here and are enjoying this platform. Thanks for checking in! Those are some pretty amazing things to bring you joy! The sound of laughter, the sweet moments of bonding, etc... all so precious! I have to say, too, you are so strong. A survivor and there is purpose for your life. I wish you a long and happy life! Take care! ☆
What a lovely check in graphic with a wonderful message 💙
1. How are you feeling right now? (Mentally & Physically) - I'm feeling very balanced and in control, learning how to acknowledge all my emotions and thoughts so I can take control of them.
2. Name 1 thing that made you smile/ laugh today? - I came across one of my favorite reality TV shows from when I was younger and was able to binge watch it :D
3. Name 1 thing that makes you feel worried about the future. - I don't have any true worries, just temporary fear of the unknown that I acknowledge and then let go
4. What are some healthy ways you can manage your worries? - I personally utilize journaling and meditation alot to observe and analyze my worries to see what they're rooted in
5. One activity that can help me recharge myself today is: Cooking dinner! I enjoy cooking and how well it always comes out!
@SirenOfSerenity Thanks for checking in! All I can say is you are so wonderful and never cease to amaze me. I am sooo glad that you are in tune with your feelings and any worries you encounter, you release them. I applaud you! Siren, you are such an inspiration! Would love to see some of your cooking masterpieces sometime. ♡ Have a great day.
@YourCaringConfidant aww thank you! :3 I think I seen photos of dishes being a thread in the hobby zone so I may join in. I appreciate how incredibly supportive you are in the community and to me at all times, it really means alot and I hope you've always been feeling well! 🩷
@SirenOfSerenity Of course, it is easy to be when I am surrounded by such good people. <3 Thanks Siren, I am doing well.
Thank you for this reminder 🙏.
Sometimes I feel guilty for the areas of my life and feelings where I am unhappy but it's good to be reminded it is valid...and valued.
@biancacreative23 No problem! You are so welcome. So glad you found the check-in reminder helpful. ♡
@YourCaringConfidant
1. How are you feeling right now? (Mentally & Physically)
Right now I'm feeling about a five or six mentally and physically. I've made some mistakes and continue to make them. Yet I'll remain and continue to remain calm and strong, wise and courageous as much as possible knowing that I have a solid and consistent foundation and that any challenges are for positive growth and that remembering to remain gentle, patient and loving is most important.
2. Name 1 thing that made you smile/ laugh today?
Hmmm. I think I chuckled watching a meme compilation or stand-up on YouTube. Or while considering certain laws and aspects of the Cosmos.
3. Name 1 thing that makes you feel worried about the future.
One thing that makes me feel worried about the future is humanity's history...we don't exactly have an emboldening track record; the necessity to rise above any negative energy to create a new reality, one that learns from the past and creates a new positive and peaceful paradigm seems beyond reach at times.
4. What are some healthy ways you can manage your worries?
Some healthy ways I can manage my worries are with the basics, hard work and discipline; if I don't meet my basic needs and work hard daily on myself and discipline me to the best of my ability I will worry myself into creating that which I fear the most.
5. One activity that can help me recharge myself today is __________.
One activity that can help me recharge myself today is listening to my body when it wants to move: Yesterday I felt the natural and spontaneous desire work out and didn't - I went for a bike ride later but it felt uninspired and tedious.
@Dallady
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The last question wasn't really answered sooooooooooooooooooooo, here's version 2.0:
One activity I can do today to help me recharge is this 👇🏼
@Dallady I have a similar worry about humanity. Seeing how helpful people are here, though, gives me hope and reminds me that I think there is more good than not in the world. Wishing you peace.
@LavenderDaily I just wanted to truly thank you so much for the support you have offered on this thread. I was unable to promptly reply like I usually am and I come back andd seen you reply to your peers. I try to ensure I respond adequately to everyone but I was late this time and I'm so thankful to see your replies. Thank you. I'm so glad you are finding the good in life and people around us. I, too, think there is more good. And you are one of those good! ☆♡
@Dallady Please forgive me for the late reply. You are always consistent with your check-ins weekly and I appreciate you. I love your honesty and positive way of thinking, Dallady. Even though you may have not been in the best mood at that moment you still remain positive and took it easy on yourself. You are so worth that love. And it seems you got it figured it out! I truly wish your days get better and your life is a long and happy one. Remember: you are amazing! Hugs.
1. How are you feeling right now? (Mentally & Physically)
I am feeling down, nervous and tired.
2. Name 1 thing that made you smile/ laugh today?
Cuddling with the cat sleeping on the bed.
3. Name 1 thing that makes you feel worried about the future.
Do I have what it takes to make it through this?
4. What are some healthy ways you can manage your worries?
Read the cheers I wrote down to combat negative thinking. Maybe rewrite them and put them somewhere I can see easily.
5. One activity that can help me recharge myself today is __________.
Journaling, CBT exercises.
@LittleLeaves I do not know what you are facing in life; but I do know that you can and will overcome it! You are strong. You got this! Better days are coming! I love how you write down positive affirmations. I applaud you! Thanks for checking in! ♡ PS: Cuddles with 🐈 are the best! I have 2 cats myself. :)
@YourCaringConfidant I've only seen this now, but thank you so much for your kind words, they mean the world to me. (I've screenshotted it and saved it as an image on my desktop to read through when I need it. 😊) Have a lovely day!
@YourCaringConfidant goodmorning ❤ I'm feeling like this, 😁😁😂😂😂😋 one thing that made me smile today, is iiii finally finished my toy pirate ship I've been making for the past couple of months. So yaaay! Something I'm gonna do to recharg e myself today 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔 I'll plug my self in, or change my batteries. Yep! I'm a robot ❤
@Tinywhisper11 I'm so proud of you for completing that ️ 🏴 ️ 🚢! Way to go! I told you you were amazing! There's nothing Tiny can't do! ♡
@YourCaringConfidant Thanks for the check-in. How are you?
1. How are you feeling right now? (Mentally & Physically)
I am mentally clearer than I've been but tired as I'm dealing with grief. I'm allowing myself to feel grief and tired. PJ day!
2. Name 1 thing that made you smile/ laugh today?
I rewatched some of the 90s TV series Blossom.
3. Name 1 thing that makes you feel worried about the future.
I am headed back to graduate school at age 50 in May. I am excited but also nervous about such a big change (excitement still winning, though).
4. What are some healthy ways you can manage your worries?
I write them out, I share them (like here), I make a list of why I chose my goal and how I have managed similar things i the past.
5. One activity that can help me recharge myself today is __________.
Resting for most of the day. Now, I'm doing laundry and will listen to some music soon.
Have a good day/evening, everyone!
@LavenderDaily Can I just first start thing by saying how awesome you are? Wow. Going back to further your education at 50? GO YOU!!! I would say you most definitely are winning! I am proud of you and especially excited for you. I wish you all the best abd just know you will succeed and do well with your studies! Sorry to hear you are currently grieving but I am glad that you are allowing yourself to feel and actually grieve. That's necessary for the healing. Best of luck to you and thanks again for showing ❤️ to your peers!
@YourCaringConfidant
Hi! :o) Thank you for making a Check-In session available for March 20 - March 26.
I have answered all of this week's Check-In session questions and my answers are as follows:
1. How are you feeling right now? (Mentally & Physically)
1: Right now I'm mentally feeling mostly okay with a strong desire to feel great, and physically I'm feeling mostly okay with a strong desire to feel great.
2. Name 1 thing that made you smile/ laugh today?
2: So far today, I engaged in joyful banter with a few acquaintances, and as we talked with one another I smiled.
3. Name 1 thing that makes you feel worried about the future.
3: Finances.
4. What are some healthy ways you can manage your worries?
4: Managing my finances as best I can, and managing my health as best I can.
5. One activity that can help me recharge myself today is __________.
5: Restorative sleep.
@littleBranch4130 Thanks for checking in! :) I am soooo glad you are ok and have the desire to feel great. Fingers crossed tomorrow is that great day! Hehe. I also wanted to say that I hope your finances improve for the better to help ease up some worries on you. I'm also glad that you have good people you can talk to that can make you :). I hope you always do. ♡ Take care!
@YourCaringConfidant
1. How are you feeling right now? (Mentally & Physically) mentally, I'm not doing great, life's been kicking me in the butt constantly since about last month but I'm still alive so :D
physically, I would say I'm doing alright
2. Name 1 thing that made you smile/ laugh today? partner checking in on me and making sure I was okay :)
3. Name 1 thing that makes you feel worried about the future. what my college prospects are, growing up is scary
4. What are some healthy ways you can manage your worries? have an intimate convo with my friends, sadly most of them are asleep rn
5. One activity that can help me recharge myself today is sleep or taking a break from all of my studies.
@mminttea Thanks for checking in. How blessed you are for having such a supportive partner. Awww! I know growing up seems scary at times but the good thing is you have your whole life to figure it out. So it is ok you don't have if figured out now. I wish you all the best with your studies and success and brain breaks are always a good thing. Have a great sleep! 👍
@YourCaringConfidant tysmm!