I can’t believe we’re left with more than 3 months this year! How did that happen??
In case nobody has asked you (yet) today, how are you? I hope you’re having a rest-filled weekend (it’s Sunday here today in the PH!). Mine has been good. We went out yesterday to run some errands and spent almost the whole day today in bed. We’re already in Season 6 of The Office.
Yesterday, I had a counseling session. Probably, with my 3rd? or even 4th (?) counselor since I started my mental health and overall, mindfulness journey. It was actually really good and I’m glad that I have access to this program. Lately, I haven’t been in my best self, sadly. But, just like what my counselor said yesterday, I have to take care of myself. I was reminded that I do not have control over anything or anyone except for myself. Always easier said than done honestly but it was a good wake-up call. Over the past weeks, I’ve seen myself having not-so-good thoughts when in fact, I shouldn’t be letting it happen rent-free. Haha. I don’t know if you can follow me as I’m trying to write in a general sense - but TLDR: I need to focus on myself and nothing else.
If you were to ask me between 1-10, 10 being the highest, how I am overall, I’d say at this very moment, I’m at a solid 6.5.
Physically, I’m not in my best shape but I’ve been exercising from time to time.
Socially, I’ve been on great terms with my core people.
Mentally/Emotionally, I feel okay because today is still the weekend which means I’m allowed to not do anything productive haha
Overall, at this moment, I feel okay. There are a lot of thoughts in my mind, some even are questions. But most are dwelling on the upcoming week (I know, I know).
There are still many categories but I’ll leave it at that haha :-) What I don’t like about Sundays is the fact that the next day means we have work. I still feel that 3-day weekends should be a thing!! Am I right??
I’ve been trying to make better routines for myself but unfortunately, I haven’t been good at following it. These habits-to-be have been stuck in my mind for the past weeks! So for accountability, here are the three things that I want to start (for the nth time) this week:
Waking up at 5:30-6:00 AM
Exercise daily (at least 30 minutes)
No phones/Sleep by 9:00-9:30 PM
I don’t want to feel like these are chores, rather, habits that I know will help me have a better mindset daily. I also want to incorporate reading back into my daily grind! In the past months, I’ve finished 3 books already. All of which are autobiographies. I do think that reading has helped me lessen my social media scrolling. Haha.
Anyway, always be kind to yourself!! Hope you’ll all have a great week ahead. :)
PS - the photo I used here was taken the morning after a 100/10 breakdown haha looking back, I’m quite proud of how I managed the after math. Not the easiest thing to do when you feel like your world is crumbling lol ;( Kindness goes a long way.
Woohoo! So proud of you 💖