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immersing myself in my local environment, getting to know all the native animals around and taking myself to the sanctuary nearby sometimes has been really helpful for my inner child. as a kid i was the biggest nature lover, and letting myself feel excited about that again has been great.
i also find being as open as possible about how much i love/care about my friends heals that part of my inner child that didnāt really have any. kids don't mess around about telling their friends they love them, why should we?
wearing elf ears n fairy wings on the regular seems to have helped a lot too, not sure why! gives me an excuse to be a little more silly? idk
May 13, 2024
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been thinking a lot about self-awareness lately and what makes me āme.ā Iām always trying to figure out how to transform my inner critic to real personal growth without shame.
being honest and not editing myself to any given room was one of the first things I began to tackle in therapy. existing among other humans is an ongoing give and take, and Being Who You Are without apology while treating others with respect is really all you need to do in this life. learning how to be kind and true, and finding the good amongst so much bad and then sharing it with others makes the world go āround
Apr 16, 2024
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i used to look up to my friendsā older siblings and think wow i canāt wait to become as cool as them one day. then when i became a teen and i was so shy and cared too much about what others thought of me and the rise of social media didnāt help at all. but now i think back at the little diva i was and she would want me to feel confident, to be unique and happy and to keep being kind to others. her opinion is the only one that matters to me now
Feb 8, 2025
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i constantly have to remind myself that i have just as much of a right to be in spaces as other people do. i think a lot of my issues with taking up space came from feelings of guilt and shame that started when i was a kid. as iāve gotten older iāve realized that i havenāt done anything wrong and donāt need to feel that way. challenging those thoughts for me usually looks like joining conversations that spike my interest and actively participating, going to events that i like even though i might not feel like theyāre made for me (like concerts where the crowd is 80% men), and by dressing how i want to. my clothes are a huge reflection of me and for a long time i was afraid to wear what i wanted because of how my body would be perceived. however, i noticed iām much more comfortable when iām in clothes that i like, so now i wear what makes me feel happy and thatās improved my mood in general. you donāt need to feel shame or guilt. you deserve to be happy and enjoy your life and take up as much space as youād like :)
Jun 26, 2024
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showing ur genuine love is very brave !! my friends make me feel like the luckiest person alive, they help me 2 grow, learn n trust ppl. i am the most greatful 5eva thank u friends.
Jan 23, 2024
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- Warm showers at night
- Cold shower in the morning if iām working out
- Warm shower in the morning if i'm sad and couldnāt muster the energy the night before
- Always standing, usually 10-15 mins
Wash hands
Wash arm pits and secret bits
Wash hands again
Wash back and limbs
Wash hands again
Clean out my nose
Wash hands again
Shampoo
Conditioner
Wash hands again
Wash body once more
Wash hands
Wash Face
Contemplate life for a few minutes
Wash hands again
leave
May 13, 2024