We all have insecurities, these negative self-beliefs that hinder our outlook on the world and how we live. These can be all sorts of things, but I bet there's quite a few that are common among all of us. Here, I've opened up about my own insecurities with the aim at bringing them into the… Continue reading Opening Up About My Insecurities
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Extensive Decluttering & The Mind
Lately, I've been Decluttering my space. Like a lot. So much so, in fact, my mom was actually worried about me. But she should have been the opposite - she should have been happy for me. For decluttering and getting rid of unnecessary things is wonderfully healthy for the mind. I'm still surprised that I've… Continue reading Extensive Decluttering & The Mind
How to Get Out of a Low Mood
The other day, I'd been in a low mood, hence the "when I'm low" post before this one. But I've worked hard to get myself out of that low mood. As a seasoned person with anxiety and depression, I'm used to low moods. But that also means I've gathered tools to get myself out of… Continue reading How to Get Out of a Low Mood
Change Your Language & Receive Abundance
The following advice will help you to shift your mindset and your vocabulary from a place of desperation and fear and anger and need and lack and longing, to a place of encouragement and acceptance and fulfilment and gratitude and trust - which will then create peace within yourself, strength, and the ability to then… Continue reading Change Your Language & Receive Abundance
The Universe is Working its Magic
Things are coming together in my life. It's not like I'm in an AMAZING place, but I'm in a good place and I feel like the universe is putting things into place, in this wonderful order that will bring the necessary change I've been seeking... I am a new self-employed worker so my financial situation isn't… Continue reading The Universe is Working its Magic
Fighting Back Against Anxiety & Depression
Previously, I wrote about the affects of anxiety and depression. I wrote about what they stopped me from doing and how they have limited me. Here, I'm going to show how I've fought back. What they didn't stop me from doing, and what I achieved despite their affects... How I've fought back against Anxiety and… Continue reading Fighting Back Against Anxiety & Depression
Expressing Gratitude
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
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
S. R. Crawford 