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organize organize organize ♥
you also MUST and i repeat, *MUST* take care of yourself, eat, sleep, find reasons to smile ♥
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This is very encouraging. I think the worst part was seeing my closest friend also feel the crushing alienation which made it hard for us both to smile when we are eachother reasons to smile. But a new day has definitely made things better already.🤝
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the best way to get over FOMO for me was to remember that i'm living my life for me and that the best way to do that is to take care of myself even when that's not the most fun option. in college, i would always struggle to stay home when my friends were going out even if i was really tired or had a lot of work to do. i would go to the party that was never as good as i told myself it would be and then be exhausted the next day or behind. and that lack of sleep and procrastination would just compound over time.
there was always going to be another party, but not another due date.
there was always going to be another party, but not another day to sleep in.
parties and fun events will always be there. your health and mental wellbeing is not something that should be gambled on something that will never go away.
right now you have covid and it must suck because it's not that you don't want to go but that you literally can't. but right now, you're not only doing what's best for you but also for others. you are replenishing your energy, you are recovering, and that is extremely important! i think sometimes we take our health for granted but it is truly a privilege! you aren't missing out for no reason. you're actively taking care of yourself and your community.
speaking of other people, you have no idea if you would've even enjoyed the event. there have been so many times that i have been with people at parties that were lame, boring, or just unpleasantly crowded. and those same people i was with, would post about it like it was the best night of their lives. if i had only seen it on social media, i would've thought i missed out on so much. but i was there! and it sucked! people only post their highlights and they are incredibly unreliable.
you know only know what you know. you can only build upon certainties, so there's no point in guessing or engaging in hypotheticals because the possibility of you having fun vs not having fun is equally likely and a pure unknown! it's a waste of time to wonder. instead, focus on what you do know and make the best of the things you can do that you know you enjoy!
whether it's catching up on movies, books, games, long phone calls with long distance friends, trying new recipes, making a really specific spotify playlist, adding a million pins to your pinterest boards, playing games, binging a tv show, redecorating your room, etc etc.
so TLDR:
- your health and mental well being over everything
- there's always going to be another party
- social media is inaccurate
- you know what you enjoy, so focus your time on doing the things you know for sure will make you happy.
*bonus suggestion*: i've been playing a LOT of sudoku and i think it's a good way to entertain yourself that doesn't require a lot of physical expenditure and isn't just mindlessly scrolling.
i hope you feel better soon!! <333
Jul 18, 2024
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i realize i haven't been spending my time exactly how i want. soooo without dwelling too much or beating myself up (why. pay. twice.) i'm making some changes. bye instagram on the phone, hello duolingo, bye unfulfilling social engagements, hello nurturing new and old relationships that feel truly good, hello reading, hello feeling better already! hello again pi.fyi community with your good taste and kind hearts!
Mar 13, 2024
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- eat food that u like (bonus points if u cook a recipe, I find it very therapeutic)
- dont procrastinate on cleaning - do it at the start of ur day and end of ur day (also therapeutic)
- move ur body!! dance, walk, run, stretch!!!!!!!! it’ll help regulate ur parasympathetic nervous system
- cold showers stimulate neural pathway development :)
- be careful with what songs u listen to, make sure the lyrics aren’t..erm condescending bc I believe words u tell urself/listen to are very powerful.
- pursue long-form media & hobbies to refocus ur attention span perhaps into a book, a feel-good movie/tv show OR paint, journal, sew clothes, make a bracelet.
- explore ur city! pottery classes, farmers markets, botanical gardens, thrift stores, new park, new food spots
- always indulge in ur appearance even if u aren’t going anywhere. Wear clean clothes, brush ur hair, be hygienic, indulge in skincare. :)
May 8, 2024
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do y’all ever think about getting off social media but then you worry about how you’ll keep in touch with your friends? i’ve been thinking about this a lot bc i wanna delete ig but it’s where i talk to some of my rly close friends. i hate that it monopolizes connection like that. but i also had this realization that like the people i follow/follow me on ig are not “friends” they’re just superficial connections. real, deep, long meaningful relationships (which i’m craving) i think do require me to get the fuck offline and take the time i was mindlessly scrolling and putting it back into myself or my friends is where i’ll see the greatest positive feedback. and being PRESENT in those relationships. i feel like this is what that book the dopamine generation is about butttttt haven’t read it yet.
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cinnamon roll or brown maple sugar oatmeal with:
- slivered almonds*
- walnuts
- chia seeds
- ground flax meal
- berries 🍓🫐
*i recognize this is an allergy for you
PS don’t ever buy apple cinnamon oatmeal, just trust me it’s NOT good
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