Perhaps, 13-year-old girls are all similar, but I remember being Mei’s age. Like Mei, I was in band, had a group of close friends and was absolutely convinced I was an adult. I also had a lot of obsessions and fantasies about the future. I also went to the midnight release for Harry Potter andContinue reading “Reminiscing with Mei”
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Time for a New Princess
Instead of continuing to work on the affirmation cards for now. I thought I would change things up and go back to my blog’s roots for an extra bit of inspiration this month. I will be focusing on a new princess! Mei from Turning Red. If you haven’t seen the movie, it’s a fun andContinue reading “Time for a New Princess”
Reframing Thoughts
In one of the guided meditations I did during one of the 18 minutes of self-care, the teacher said, Thoughts are: “Mental events, bits of language passing through the mind.” “Mental events that pass through the mind all the time.” (The app I use is Meditation Studio by Muse. The meditation “Untangle Happy Thoughts” withContinue reading “Reframing Thoughts”
Unintentional Experiment
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”
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”
Princessly Poised 