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lately ive found myself casually chewing on treats and stuff at work, and today I asked myself why...why can't I stop doing this? My reasoning was, "I'm tired and want to feel better." Hmmm..I think I associate food with "feeling better," like it will improve my mood – ie it's having a lasting effect on me and helping me get through the day, like it's my SSRI.
Today I realized, maybe it's okay to just feel shitty and tired. I was pushing myself to be productive, efficient, energized etc "to feel better" so I could work better and feel better about the work I was doing. But why? I do a good job, the only difference is my attitude about it. You actually don't need to be EXCITED about work to get shit done.
Obviously this isn't me saying you should deprive yourself, like go get your treats girl. But I just had never thought of it that way. So yeah, embrace feeling crappy
May 23, 2025
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When I stopped thinking about "fixing my life" and "getting disciplined" and started focusing on how nice I would feel in my clean room, how calm I would feel if I maintained my calendar, and how good I would feel eating 3 healthy meals, it became much easier. It feels like you are indulging in the good stuff rather than punishing yourself with it.
Feb 16, 2024
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This is my recommendation. Seeing your job as a separate negative entity is bad for your mind. It is easy to stress over showing up on time, doing well, but it can help to enjoy your job while your there, whether it be the people, the mission, the environment, or its contribution towards you and your future. My job right now isn't the best ever, but it's funding my goals, like going to the gym, sweet treats, and education. When I go to work, I realize I am still me there, I can still daydream and enjoy the day. And when I am off, my day is filled with even more purpose because what I do is entirely decided by me. It helps to pre-plan things I truly want to do. In the moment, having free time after work can just feel exhausting, so writing out "I need/want to go on a walk or visit a coffee shop" helps a lot. It may seem unappealing but once you get yourself doing what you really want to do, it feels amazing. trying to change your lifestyle can be very hard, but baby steps make all the difference. Personally, just going to the gym after work does really make me feel better. One day, I left work so exhausted and pissed off just because of coworkers and exhaustion. But I forced myself to go to the gym and felt glad that I didn't let outside circumstances hold me back from my other goals.
Pretty much what I am saying is you have to consciously do everything, whether it is planning your after-work activities or enjoying your day at work.
Work in society is programmed to be 'bad' in our minds but it doesn't have to be.
Obviously you may not feel great every day or even after a while of trying to make changes, but ultimately working towards improving your own mental health will always be worth it, even if you know you may fall back into stress a month later. Just keep pushing!
May 28, 2025
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Gives you a little more clarity and makes self-improvement less daunting. These sensations, tactile or mental, lets you pay attention to your body, your needs, and meeting such needs. It's a specific action that encourages you to be kinder and gentler to yourself, to take your time. You can do this in baby steps-- smell the fresh, warm laundry and recognize the care you put in to give yourself something nice and clean to wear, hug a friend a little tighter and longer after a really nice day together, write down a song lyric that speaks to you and explain why it does, cry a little louder when you're especially sad.. don't deny yourself emotion! Feeling all of these minute details of your everyday life will remind you of your core values and guide you to what activities and other things you can invest yourself in to make your life more than it was before.
Dec 9, 2024
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May 23, 2025
hear me out. I am watching my 65 year old dad use Instagram and social media like I used to when it first came out and I was 14, and nothing brings me more joy. It is simultaneously nostalgic, ironic (because who tells you to get of your phone more than your parents), and unifying because we really are all the same. Over the past few years I’ve watched him progress from not having a profile photo and 20 followers, to having over 600 (? Huh), sending me reels more than I send him, and posting slideshows (youre not supposed to be chill like dat).
but it’s really very charming
May 28, 2025