Originally Posted by Blue_Bird

Well, I got overwhelmed yesterday so I decided to watch a funny movie and it helped me a lot. I'm trying not to get ahead of myself and take things in life step by step

Good job, Blue Bird. Watching a funny movie is a great distraction and I really like your mindset of taking things in life step by step!!

[Blue_Bird]

Anyone still post in here?

I'm going to do yoga tonight, I think that will be good for me. It feels good mentally and physically so not sure why I haven't done it lately

I let myself get a couple extra hours of sleep this morning since I had the time.

I'm also not being hard on myself for not doing everything "perfectly" it's okay to not get every single thing I plan to do each day done, my lists tend to be a little excessive and over ambitious anyway. it's not the end of the world to take a break if I need it. There's no such thing as perfection

[Kibou]

Today well.. I studied for 7 hours lol, guess I'm really motivated ! I feel happy that I could finish all the work I planned to do today (: My parents are calling me lazy but I know they're wrong.. >< Jeez, it's frustrating, they don't see all my efforts, but I try not to care.

I'm doing okay today.

I have been hearing on and off about how focusing on other people, like helping others with their problems, can help depression and emotional struggles. I agree with this. It's true I am an introvert and need time to myself. But focusing on helping others, and just recognizing that so many of us are going through the same things in this world...really...resonates with me and helps.

Have a great week everyone.

[LucyD]

What a wonderful thread idea and I just saw it.

Today I ate the right things for my first meal and was good to myself that way.

I hope everyone is having a wonderful day. For those who aren't, here's a hug:

[Tazwert]

Everyone laughs at the mantra of Stuart Smalley, but I find it very comforting.

I'm good enough.
I'm smart enough.
People like me.

Originally Posted by Tazwert

Everyone laughs at the mantra of Stuart Smalley, but I find it very comforting.

I'm good enough.
I'm smart enough.
People like me.

In that skit, I feel like they're mocking people with low self esteem who need the extra help. I never really found it funny.

I'm glad you find those words comforting. I do too.

[Tazwert]

Originally Posted by KnitChick

In that skit, I feel like they're mocking people with low self esteem who need the extra help. I never really found it funny.

I'm glad you find those words comforting. I do too.

I found the setting when he would do this the funny thing.

Originally Posted by Tazwert

I found the setting when he would do this the funny thing.

I've actually only seen clips here and there. I just watched one of him and Michael Jordan though and chuckled lol. Also his sweater is like whoa.

Today I'm getting off the computer and engaging in life. Sometimes thats hard for me, and I have to push myself to do the things that make me feel good. It's so much easier to do the things that make me feel stuck and sad.

Have a great day.

[WastingAsparagus]

I can be gentler on myself by not expecting that I'll get a job immediately after graduation and figure everything out, after which point I'll attain enlightenment, etc.

[leomama]

Hi everyone. It was suggested to me that not only may I be struggling with self esteem but to be gentle to myself. While I don’t feel capable of the latter at the moment I at least wanted to pop my head up and say “here”.

Originally Posted by leomama

Hi everyone. It was suggested to me that not only may I be struggling with self esteem but to be gentle to myself. While I don’t feel capable of the latter at the moment I at least wanted to pop my head up and say “here”.

Hi leomama, I am glad you're here. I created this thread under a previous user name. Anyway, I am told that recognizing the issue, whatever it may be, is the first step to healing. So congratulations. Being gentle can be a hard thing to do, especially when you're not used to doing that. I get it. Anyway it's nice to see you here.

Today I am reading this: How to accept things
It's helping me.

[Tazwert]

Originally Posted by KnitChick

Hugs

[leomama]

Did I know your previous user name?

Originally Posted by leomama

Did I know your previous user name?

I don't know. I didn't interact with you and don't think I knew yours back then.

[leomama]

Originally Posted by KnitChick

I don't know. I didn't interact with you and don't think I knew yours back then.

Ok prob not then

[Buffy01]

Originally Posted by Anonymous50909

I will try to post here daily. Feel free to join in.

Some things to ponder:

How were you compassionate with yourself today?
What can you be gentler on yourself with?
What are your strengths?
Why are you awesome?
How were you kind to yourself today?
How did you love yourself today?
How can you make things easier for yourself today?

Self-Compassion Exercises by Dr. Kristin Neff

Thank you for giving me something to think about that is new to try out.

It's okay to take care of my own needs. Unless it's truly an urgent matter, I don't need to "jump on it" as soon as someone demands my attention or help.
I don't need to reply immediately to non-urgent/ non-professional texts, voice mails, or emails; or even pick up the phone when I am exhausted and really, really need my rest. It's okay to respond later.

Hugs to everyone here today.

Today I officially joined the church I've been going to for 2 years. I'm the first new member of 2019!

Currently drinking hot chocolate and resting. I've been needing a lot of that lately. #SelfCare

[may24]

I've just found this thread and I'm glad I that did I need to work on self-compassion and forgiving myself.
Today I was feeling very tired and I took care of myself by staying home and resting, and letting myself cry when I needed to (and not judging myself or getting upset).
I also had pizza for dinner and skipped the gym and I didn't beat myself up for it

[possum220]

I just found this thread. Yay! I need to be kinder to myself. The goat track in my head very quickly goes to the negative and critical within point zero of a second. These thoughts seem so constant that the very idea of tackling them seems impossible. Why is it so much easier to be kinder to other people than myself? I would never dare to say to others what I say to myself. The task itself seems enormous.


Where do I start?