After watching one of my favourite YouTubers (Lavendaire), I decided to do one of her journal prompt suggestions, which was "what do I have now that I once wished for?" This is a simple question, yet I found it amazing and I couldn't wait to write out what I had now that I once wished… Continue reading Expressing Gratitude
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Affects of Authenticity on Your Mental Health
"Never forget what you are, for surely the world will not. Make it your strength. Then it can never be your weakness. Armour yourself in it, and it will never be used to hurt you." - George R. R. Martin You have to be careful with what you're doing or saying. I believe that doing… Continue reading Affects of Authenticity on Your Mental Health
Trick Yourself into Being Productive & Healthy!
Here are a few ways that I trick myself into doing what I know I should do, and in turn ensure I am more productive and reach my goals: I have put classic literature in my bathrooms, along with cue cards with words in Shona on them, and educational books like "World History for Dummies".… Continue reading Trick Yourself into Being Productive & Healthy!
Let’s Talk About Comparisons
Today, I just wanted to talk freely about my problem with comparisons. When I say comparisons, I mean comparing where you're at in your life to where other people are. Comparing what you've done or what you have to other people. Getting jealous or angry or bitter about what you think you lack. I have… Continue reading Let’s Talk About Comparisons
Missing Sunglasses Metaphor
Today, I've been squinting to the point of a headache due to accidentally leaving my sunglasses at home. It gave me a dreadful headache and dry eyes and generally put me in an even worse mood than I already was, which ruined what could have been a nice day. But the sunglasses were in my… Continue reading Missing Sunglasses Metaphor
“I’m just tired” – Poem
"How are you?" You ask "I'm just tired" I say. Again. Except, hidden in those words Is so much more pain. Something much deeper than "just tired" could ever be. Cuz I'm tired of being tired Tired of needless drama Tired of being in pain Tired of pretending to be stronger than I am Tired… Continue reading “I’m just tired” – Poem
“Life Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck” Thoughts
This book wasn't very unique, or life-changing (as the title says) to me, but I loved it all the same. It kind of felt like a long blog post, but I love blog posts that inspire thought and get you thinking about changing your life, which this book did for me. Here are some thoughts… Continue reading “Life Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck” Thoughts
Being in a Relationship & Mental Health
Care about whether your relationship is constantly darkening your mentality. Care about whether being single is something you want or something you feel you are because you're not in the right mentality. Relationships are HUGE factors that influence our mental health. Therefore, we can't take them lightly. We can't go in and out of them without paying attention to who we are letting in and what dirt they are treading through our minds. Be mindful.
“There’s No Room” – Poem
There's no room to grow, Within these four walls. These hallowed halls, Ring too loudly Of the past. There's no room to breathe, Among these toxic fumes, That have been festering, For years, Within the minds Of my family. There's no room to heal, When the black clouds do grow, Casting a shadow… Continue reading “There’s No Room” – Poem
What Society Thinks of Mental Health
*This is my opinion, taken from my own feelings and experiences and the experiences of people I know who suffer from poor mental health too.* You should just get over it Not everyone feels this way, but I've heard so many people say that they feel people who suffer from anxiety or depression are simply… Continue reading What Society Thinks of Mental Health
S. R. Crawford 