Daily Mindfulness Check-In August 17, 2021
Happy Tuesday Mindfulness Community 
What's a personal challenge that you're facing right now?
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My recent personal struggle has been sustaining balance. I am a firm believer of balance and I aim to be in a state of balance for as much time as I can.
At times it becomes difficult for the best of us. But no worries. Ups and downs are expected. What matters most is the will and efforts to get back to it 😇
@DonaldDraper
Having balance in life is truly important but as you said, there will be always ups and downs. I find practising mindfulness increases resilience and thereby also our life satisfaction.
@amiablePeace77 agreed. Mindfulness is one of the most important tools in the mentioned efforts
@amiablePeace77
Happy Tuesday peace and everyone ❤
I am struggling to choose my career path. I am confused. I don't know what to do really 🤷♀️
@LovetoGod
Choosing the right career path can be difficult and cause a lot of worries. Sorry you're struggling atm. Have you thought about writing down your passions, strengths, values, skills and goals and then see what options are available?
@amiablePeace77
Don't be sorry. It's okay. It can be confusing and difficult for sure. I didn't do that yet. I don't have any goals tbh. I have interest in lots of things but the problem is what should I choose really? I guess I would take career counselling. Because it's being really tough for me to pursue in specific field. ❤
@LovetoGod
Counselling can be a very rewarding job, I think just knowing to have helped someone is a big reward already.
@amiablePeace77
Yeah😊❤
@amiablePeace77
i think my biggest personal struggle right now is feeling worthy and self esteem. Without that I feel like it’s a negative trickle down effect.
@blueTown7167
It is hard to like yourself when you do not see your own worth, many people do struggle with self esteem and self worth and it can lead to feeling very low or even depression. Have you considered to do any kind of volunteer work? Helping others can give great meaning in life and the feeling of being needed which in turn increases self worth. Another thing I find helpful is to make a collage of all the things you have achieved in life, even the smallest one.
@amiablePeace77
What's a personal challenge that you're facing right now?
Well, I think my answer would mostly be having and finding "Balance"... However, lately, I feel that this is finally coming together a bit more than it has in a Long time!....
I think when we overload ourselves with things and take on "too much" that is why we don't have or can't find "balance". I've actually been sitting here the past few days with almost feelings of like "there's nothing to do"!? And normally I don't feel that way. I normally feel rushed, busy, hurried etc...Feeling like I am constantly in plan of the next day ahead or even the next "moment" ahead....instead of focusing on the one I'm currently in.
Now, this feeling might change again, but for now, I'm feeling peaceful in "this" current day....... And I also find that "planning ahead" , while I don't want to get too far ahead of myself, but sometimes planning ahead is certainly a good thing as it continues to keep 'structure' which in turn can give a feeling of 'balance'.
I do have some "uneasy" feelings about a thing or two that I have going on at this time, & how to continue to go about them, but... I do feel that I now have an idea in my head, that will just have to be whats best for now, even if it might mean disappointing some others sadly. Hopefully Once I take a break from it all in the next week, the answers might come before September.?...But If not, I will have to realize that I tried my best, and did my part. And that it wasn't me who let anybody down. Nor myself.
@PoliteOcean
Rushing all the time can become a very unhealthy standad so when things slow down it can feel strange to adjust to a normal pace. I'm glad to hear that things are slowly changing for you!
I hope that the break will help to find a solution to what makes you feel at unease at the moment.
@amiablePeace77 gaining the bravery to do things that make me feel nervous or scared, it makes sense how those feelings put me off but i don't want them to keep me from doing things that are important to me. so i want to be able to pick myself up and be of comfort to myself
@mobteru
You show great courage by wanting to tackle things which make you feel at unease. Getting out of your comfort zone is never easy but it becomes easier knowing you will have your back and be kind to yourself when life is not going the way you wanted it.
@amiablePeace77 thank you ami, i believe i'm very courageous too and it helps me lots to know that i have my own back and i'm always going to be here to comfort myself and love myself no matter what happens
@mobteru
You're a good friend to yourself 
@amiablePeace77 hehe thank you, i try my best to be! :]
It’s been hard lately dealing with my emotions and finding clarity. I have major decisions to make and also taking in a lot of uncontrollable feedback from different sources that I need to pay attention to. They’re tied to things very special to me so it’s hard to avoid. It seems a lot because they’re simultaneously happening on top of my regular daily struggles.
@TropicalMaple3
It's understandable that you feel uncomfy at the moment knowing you have to make major decisions which might impact many aspects of your life plus getting those feedbacks. I hope things will all turn out well at the end.
This is a link for a calming meditation about clearing the mind https://youtu.be/hBU7An28d5k. Hope it gives you some moments of peace.
I appreciate this gesture so much! I even shared the link to family in case they could use it too.
@TropicalMaple3
You're very welcome and nice to think of others too!
personally, I am struggling with not being able to financially support my family.. but I am trying to make up for it in other ways. <3
@SupportiveSpace8282
There are times we simply can't give the financial support we want to for different reasons, maybe being in education or health reasons, but what really counts is that you're doing your best to make up for it in other ways and I could quite imagine your family is very thankful for it.
