I unintentionally broke up my 18 minutes of self-care a day into a two-week experiment. Week 1: I spent 18 minutes doing various self-care activities including journaling, guided meditations and a self-love workbook. Results: Felt less anxious and less depressed. Week 2: I did none of the 18-minute self-care activities. Results: Feeling more anxious andContinue reading “Unintentional Experiment”
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18 Minutes
I recently discovered two things: When I’m struggling with anxiety, it feels obvious because it makes my heart race, my stomach twist and breathing difficult. Depression is a more subtle beast. I don’t always notice it until there are multiple symptoms and it almost feels like a sneak attack. I’ve been struggling with depression theContinue reading “18 Minutes”
A Voice that Matters
I couldn’t do the affirmation of Ariel’s like I had planned, as I was sick most of last month. Before I begin Aurora’s cards, I thought I would practice the affirmation here. I have a voice that matters. No matter how it sounds. No matter how loud. I literally lost my voice last month. ItContinue reading “A Voice that Matters”
Be Curious
I sick for what feels like the whole month of October. It’s really puts a damper on my plans to keep up with these cards. Out of Ariel’s 5, 3 are completed. I would like to challenge myself and do all the cards for each princess. This week I have a plan to practice theContinue reading “Be Curious”
Finding Gratitude – Ariel’s Inspiration Card
I can’t help but see a lot of bad in our world. I try not to think it’s all bad all of the time. But, when there are hurricanes, war, and all the issues in-between, it’s really hard not to think it. A mermaid has her own issues. However, she wouldn’t see what I doContinue reading “Finding Gratitude – Ariel’s Inspiration Card”
Acknowledging Courage – Ariel’s Conversations Card
My first response to “think about a time you were brave” is to say I am not very brave. I know this is not true, deep down. But that first negative thought I have about myself is hard to no listen to. Hard to not listen to and believe. When anxiety feels like a personalityContinue reading “Acknowledging Courage – Ariel’s Conversations Card”
In Progress
I have an upper respiratory virus and am sleep deprived. I’ve thought about posting on my blog for… a long time. I don’t know if it’s the slight delirium sickness provides. But it’s giving me something I haven’t had in a while – the ability to write. Since I last wrote (about a year ago),Continue reading “In Progress”
Dear Princesses
Dear Princesses, It has been a year and a half or so since we’ve spoken. I didn’t mean to leave so abruptly. So much has happened since we were last together. Tremendous loss, family problems, financial troubles, burn out, unemployment, anxiety. Depression. I’ve had moments where I’ve wondered what the point of all this is.Continue reading “Dear Princesses”
Judy and Nick get Wild at the Zoo
I’m a month behind my own schedule due to vacations, missing luggage, a totaled vehicle and a lot of anxiety and depression, but last month Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde went to the zoo to visit some of their friends! I didn’t want to sloths to beat me in getting the photos posted, and Judy’sContinue reading “Judy and Nick get Wild at the Zoo”
Refresh and Reframe
I’m not quitting. It took some self-reflection, counseling, crying and some kind words and some “We’re going to the zoo [next month], you have no choice!” words from caring friends, but I’m not giving up on the blog. My counselor made a good point to me (notably the week after I made the goals forContinue reading “Refresh and Reframe”
Princessly Poised 