Mindfulness Check in- Nov 16
Happy Saturday Community!
Today I just want to hear from you all. You could share anything that happened in the last week or month, your emotions, good times, bad times and in between. If there is anything you need to share or get off your chest, share it here. Also, maybe write something to uplift someone else.
We're all ears!
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@ASilentObserver
Hello Obs !! . So I am not doing that well . I am badly missing the Feeds Section over here . I know the forums is there if I want to post anything but still I found the Feeds area really helpful . I so badly wish for returning of Feeds :(.
@ASilentObserver I am doing just so wonderfully today! It is a gorgeous day and I can't help but smile! I would like to share one of my favorite quotes with everyone if I may!
I've been on a downward slope lately, feeling like nothing I do will get me out of it. Feeling like any way I could cope with stress is seen as problematic by others. If I get mad and break stuff I'm costing money, but if I walk out the door angry, people get worried and even call the police. If I keep quiet about things that upset me, the stress builds up, but if I express it, it's too graphic.
Only positive I can think of is, I saw a really cute puppy when riding my bike, I could turn this into a negative as well, but I won't
@Madaraismyspiritanimal Hey, dude! Hope I'm not intruding by commenting, just thought I could share something that helps me. :)
I had to learn to manage my stress and anger better, and a helpful thing I learned was that catharcism is a multi-step process. A lot of the time, the things we feel like doing to make us feel better (like smashing stuff, or going on a walk) may seem like they help in the moment, but psychologically don't actually begin the healing process. In order to start feeling better or calming down after being angry, I had to learn to develop solutions with multiple steps. For example: If I wanted to go on a walk: I had to pick a destination, do something at my destination, then return home. So, I'd go on a walk -- to a spot in the woods I liked by my house at the time. I would bring a journal, write all the mean and angry things I thought in it, then tear up the pages and walk home. This worked immensely better than just storming out after arguments and walking around aimlessly, stewing in my rage. When I'd write everything out, I'd get to think over the events that just happened and analyze how they went. Super valuable.
I hope this was helpful! Hang in there. Also, cute doggies are the best! I hope you see another one that's even cuter today.
So last Saturday or better put last Fri-Sunday my dh and I took a trip to Las Vegas with my fave sister and my aunt. And it was amazing in the sense that my aunt and sister finally get to see the real DH I fell in love with. My aunt and my dh connected and she straight up told me she is nothing like what she's been told he's like (macho old fashioned, controlling) I asked who'd said that and she sheepishly replied my mom. OF COURSE my moms gonna say that bc he's never bent over backwards to please her hypocrisy and her narcissism! But anyways she said she can see how much he loves me and what an amazing connection and marriage we have. We had so much fun and all four of us reconnected and have become a tighter knit group.
@ASilentObserver
not too good my best friend left the site
and these changes are knocking me down
@ASilentObserver
I have been doing so much better. about 3.5 weeks ago i started therapy on this website with a councelor, and i am doing so much better. i was very hesitant as to whether I should do this or not. I am so thankful that I did. I didn't tell anyone in my family or my friends what I was doing but they noticed the difference. I was diagnosed with depression earlier this year and i did do therapy with a live therapist. however, i stopped going. i decided to give this a try and wow. even my family noticed the difference. i think i am making real progress with my councelor and i can't wait to feel like i am really enjoying life again.
it hasn't been easy of course, but becoming self aware has really helped in my case. once you start learning to control your emotions, it gets easier. the more you practice something the easier it gets.
i hope everyone has a better weekend.
@peachStrawberries1909
Good to hear! Keep up the good work
Not sure what to elaborate here.. I've been split between very busy with assignment short deadline and relaxing while I can. Still learning some time management skills but I'll manage. Thanks for reading, byee
I'm very excited that I finally turned in my state licensure paperwork
( after 7 years ) and it was approved!!! Made my week!!!
Oh, and I convinced my principal to let me do a Mindful Minute practice first thing in the morning, before announcements. It's working great!!
I'm moving in with my boyfriend in January, and yesterday we went to IKEA to get some furniture. Not only did I stay on budget (and afford some extra things, as well!), we also had a wonderful time together. It was an excellent team-building activity. Mostly, though, it was very special to me. My life is moving in such positive directions. I grew up with an abusive parent, and all I'd ever wanted was to move out of that house and support myself independently, and build a family of my own that could be happy and healthy. I also have always wanted a loft bed ever since I was a kid, and guess what we bought yesterday to maximize space? Hahaha. I briefly and quietly wept in that IKEA, standing under the bed I was gonna buy, hugging my boyfriend, thanking my lucky stars that I was not only safe, but prospering.