![]() ![]() Is my relationship with social media positive or negative? how can it be improved? Have I made investing time into my mental health a priority? What was the state of my mental health these past 12 months? ![]() This past year has been challenging and when I look back on how it affected my mood/emotions, I picture a graph of sporadic shifts up and down - fear, stress, anxiousness, joy, gratitude, and inspiration all mixed into one confusing-tasting cocktail, haha! Although setting aside time for our mental health doesn't always come naturally, it's one of the most important acts of self-love we can do. Week Three: Reflecting on your relationship with YOUR MENTAL HEALTH…. ![]() How does comparison play a role in my life?ĭoes thinking about my future scare me or excite me? Why? Is my sense of self-worth tied to grades/salary? Which emotions arise when I think about school/work? What did I learn about myself during lockdown when I had to study/work from home? What’s an accomplishment you’re proud of from this year? Has work/school gotten in the way of me investing time into myself and into relationships I care about? Other components (relationships, hobbies, relaxing time, etc.) have just as much importance □ I think hustle culture has really been glamorized on social media, but achieving success in your career doesn’t require every hour of your life to be productive. Since we’ve been spending so much time at home, I’ve been lax on those boundaries, and it’s something I want to work on strengthening. Working from home means the lines between life and work can easily blur together (especially as a content creator), so I normally find it necessary to set firm “no work” times. My constant work obstacle? Not being firm on boundaries. If you struggled this year with this new reality, know that you aren’t the only one. As someone who’s been working from home full-time for nearly two years, I know first-hand that the working from home experience comes with obstacles- obstacles in the form of endless distractions, increased alone time, bursts of unmotivation, etc. Most of us, at least at some point in 2020, had to deal with a new reality of working from home this year. It has a powerful influence on our day-to-day mood and outlook on life, so it’s an area that I find especially important to regularly check-in on. if you’re both, I bow down to you), we typically invest a lot of time and energy into our careers. Whether you’re a student or working a 9-5 (or both. Week Two: Reflecting on your relationship with WORK…. This year filled with lockdowns and separation from my loved ones has reminded me how much I love and need connection with other humans, so it’s something I always want to prioritize! ending someone a text, setting aside time to make a spontaneous phone call/facetime, etc. When I get overwhelmed with my schedule I can find myself in a bubble, but I want to be more intentional about reaching out to the people I care about during those time. I think one of the things I’m always trying to get better about when it comes to maintaining relationships in my life is “check-ins” i.e. When’s the last time I showed my appreciation? Have I reached out for help when I really needed it? Why or why not? Who are/is the people/person you feel closest to? What is their influence in your life? All relationships are a two-way street….they require nurturing and effort to reach their highest potential. To me, reflecting on the relationships in my life is as much about making sure I have good quality people around me as it is about questioning how I can be a contributor into a relationship. They’re worth investing extra thought into. ![]() The circle of people we have around us can have so much impact on how we navigate the world…members in our circle can help lift us up during times when we need a helping hand (because we all, at some point, need the help), but they can also do the opposite. Week One: Reflecting on your relationship with OTHERS…. ![]()
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