Do not forge it. Instead, remember it all and overcome it.

If you do not overcome it, you will never be able to grow from it.

Often times, trauma or heartache consumes our thoughts to a point where we wish we could just forget it all and move on. 

But one of the most important things I’ve learned is if you try to forget it, you’ll never be able to learn or grow from it. So instead “remember it all and overcome it”. #itsokaynottobeokay

Remember, everything you want is on the other side of fear. It is okay to take a break when life gets overwhelming but don't let fear hold you back from what you want.

Saying NO is therapeutic.

 Stop feeling guilty for telling someone "no".

It is okay if things are not perfect right now! Keep going!

You worked hard to be here. Nobody can take it away from you.

 People are afraid of your potential and will try to tear you down before you can reach it. 

It is up to you to overcome it. 

Start valuing your hard work, dedication and perseverance more than their opinions and it will change your life forever.

Remember, it is okay to not be okay sometimes. Put yourself first.🤍

You did not deserve the hurt you were put through.

 A lot of the times we ask "What did I do to deserve this?"

But instead it is important to be reminded that you did nothing at all.

Put yourself first.

It is okay to be sad over something you thought you healed from.

I came across something similar to this and really wanted to share it with you because as you know I always love to leave friendly reminders to not be so hard on yourself, especially when you are trying to heal!

Some days WILL be better than others and I don't want you to think that all your time healing went to waste because something reminded you and made you sad all over again. It is a long process and this is also part of the process.

Trust me on this.

2021.

 Hello blog, literally almost 2 years since I've last visited here.

So much has happened since I last written.

"Your past doesn't need you anymore. You future does."

It took me a while to understand this but I can't keep dwelling on the past while time keeps moving forward. I owe it to my future to be present and find myself and you owe it to yourself, too. It is hard but this reminder is needed and so important. And this is what got me through the past two years while I was away.

Still here? It is time to let go of what could have been and focus on what is yet to come.

I have written my thoughts over time in my (physical) journal, I will schedule them to be published here, if that is, any reader is still here!

‪Speak your truth regardless of how it is received.
Always remember, people can only meet you as deeply as they have met themselves.
When others misunderstand you, it never has anything to do with you.‬

Some things in life are just difficult and unfair and impossible and heartbreaking. We may never get over some things. We may never forgive some people. We may never find closure in some situations. And that’s okay.
We will keep living despite all these things.

Grounding exercise

Grounding is a great technique when you feel that anxiety and panic coming on. When you contemplate and ponder on about the past or worrying about the future. If you feel disconnected from the world around you. It can help you stay in the moment.

Grounding exercise is used during a panic attack, when you need to stay calm, or any time you feel disconnected from your body.

Look around and you. Identify and name:

- 5 things you can see

- 4 things you feel

- 3 things you hear

- 2 things you smell

- 1 thing you taste

I learned this during my therapy (in the early days) and since, I have used it often for a long time.
It is easy to remember and it forces you to step back from your thoughts which is really helpful.