HAPPY SUNDAY:)
today’s talk is important.
I want us all to have a happy new year. always.
I saw a really inspiring video the other day. This girl was talking about her therapist encouraging her to write down one good thing about each day. Whether it’s small or big, something that was good, brought happiness, made her laugh. And then she will store all those small pieces of paper in a jar. And at the end of the year, she can reflect. And although the year was tough or if there were struggles, there was at least one good thing from each day.
Now I know it’s almost the end of January, but this challenge is open for interpretation. It doesn’t have to be everyday, but every week, or every month. Just pick moments that made you smile or made you happy. Because in all honesty, it is really important to hold onto those. In bad times and in good, we remember. And it would be unfortunate if we forget small amazing moments that could have changed our lives.
And this is what the blog is all about. Almost three years ago, I started this blog. 3 years. WOW. But all I wanted to do was spread positivity and grow a page full of learning about how impactful small moments are. I know we all struggle sometimes. But it is super important to know that between all the bad, are life-changing moments. Just remember that. And if you happen to forget, I will be here to remind you.
♥
I also want to touch on the fact of opening up about going to therapy. Now I am addressing this because the video I saw did, but it has been a really powerful thing opening up about going. Because really not too long ago, it was very stigmatized. And I am not saying that a light switch flipped and all of a sudden it is glamorized. But once in a blue moon, the thought of someone talking about their feelings to a professional was scary and that there was something deeply mysterious about these people and whether they were ill. But no, therapy is not for the mentally ill always. It is a resource to talk. To talk about mental health and for if we have moments of struggle. It is an opportunity to open up about fears, worries, anxiousness, stress. And it is truly a resource to find ways to cope or work through challenges. Going to talk to someone is not at all a weakness. Never ever ever. Therapy is an outlet away from bias, away from distraction and provides a temporary (or permanent) choice to receive help.
Even online, mental health resources have grown into this really powerful platform. We should be given the opportunity to talk about our feelings, without judgement, in a safe place and have the opportunity to seek support, comfort and relatable content. Even if we don’t want to go somewhere physical to talk, there are many different new online companies providing access to resources.
Maybe therapy isn’t for you. And that is okay. But don’t feel as though you are alone in your journey if you are struggling. This platform is for you to feel safe, heard, understood and cared for.
I hope you are all doing well.
Sending love everyday.
STAY KIND:)
with love <3
grace
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