Daily Check-in Thread

[rBree2]

Daily check-in! Often, it feels like gaining new perspective is just trading one set of past mistakes for a different set of current ones. But the beauty of life is we never stop learning, and we tackle the problems as best we can with our knowledge. Forgive yourself for having this universal human the need to learn, adjust as you can, and progress, as you can.

Just as the mistakes you have made are in the past, so too will your current ones be there eventually. And whatever future mistakes may exist, they'll begin only after you are in the next chapter of your life. So seek this new chapter out. You may not feel ready, but all your experiences are preparing you well enough. Keep going.

[rBree2]

I'm doing my daily check-in but today's is probably gonna be without the usual affirmation because I've got too much on my mind and too little ability to share it all.

Beginning of the month struggles, a health scare, dog care, a need for all of the things, all of the things, all hitting me at once.

[rBree2]

Daily check-in, but again without an affirmation, because today I almost forgot about work, and once I’m home from it, life will bombard me with responsibilities I have half my intended time to handle. (Rent, bills, puppy care, etc.)

Hopefully tomorrow resumes affirmations accompanying check-ins.

[ORAM]

I appreciate you and all your check-ins, Bree!

[Ythan]

Ye

[rBree2]

[rBree2]

Daily check-in! Sometimes, with how exhausting life is, it's easy to forget the things which can help us keep going. Healing our inner child, restoring awe, wonder, and a drive to learn/create, embracing this drive as well as loved ones, and taking downtime to relax with them, among others.

[rBree2]

Daily check-in! Remember, it's okay to experience negative emotions. You can't control what you feel, only what you do with those emotions. And sometimes, all there is to do is just experience the emotions. It might suck to be sad, etc., but sometimes all you can do is live through it. Much love.

[rBree2]

Daily check-in! Sometimes, life interferes with the plans you had, and it can be disappointing. Use the time given to rest, relax, plan, and recalibrate, then get back with new plans after you have had this downtime. Much love.

[rBree2]

Daily check-in! Exhaustion is understandable right now. It's been made the default state of existence. But remember, it's not the norm, and you aren't alone in experiencing it. Regardless of how debilitating it may be for you, your exhaustion is valid. All you can do is your best to rest as you can.

[rBree2]

Daily check-in! It's okay if you are feeling afraid. There's plenty to be scared about. Try to remember to focus on what you can control. Even then, there may be a lot of fears, but try and use the help of others to get through those. Regardless, you're not a failure and your life is worth living. The outcome of what you do/don't do doesn't change that, no matter what. Much love.

[rBree2]

Daily check-in! You are worth knowing, and worth loving. You don't need to justify your existence, nor prove your merit. Your existence alone is a blessing to all of your loved ones, past, present, and future. You deserve the love and support you get, and are worthy of it. Be you just to be you. You as you is all you need to be. Much love.

[rBree2]

Daily check-in! It's easy to hate yourself due to all of the things which went wrong, all the things not going right, and all the things which COULD go wrong. But just remember, despite all of those perceived flaws and failures, you still have loved ones who love you. Listen to how they view you. And believe them. When you can't see the good in you, let them see it for you. Because no matter what goes wrong, you are still worthy of being loved, and have loved ones who will be there to love you.

[rBree2]

Daily check-in! Try not hating yourself for all the things which didn't get done. You needed to do what you did, especially the self-care! Resting, even if not sleeping or relaxing, just 'doing nothing', is sometimes exactly what you required. Get back to the grind only after taking care of yourself.

[rBree2]

Daily check-in! It's okay if you feel like you're falling into old habits, if you feel like you're regressing instead of progressing. A lot of those habits formed for good reason in the first place. Just the effort of being conscious of them goes a long way. Progress isn't linear, it's a process. Identifying the habits, why they are forming again, and how to change, matters as much as the change itself. Stay strong.

[rBree2]

Daily check-in! Sometimes, we get heavily weighed down by thoughts of, "...what have I done???", accompanied by regret and remorse at all the bad and not having done the planned good. But if you actually ask that question out loud to loved ones, they'll provide an answer--and lay out all the good you couldn't see.

[rBree2]

Daily check-in. Sometimes, it's hard to find reasons to continue on, to exist. Tired, exhausted, feeling like there's no point in trying because all the work amounts to nothing. Except...it does. The work makes a difference, and never is nothing. You don't need a reason to exist, but if having purpose, you needn't succeed to still matter. The world is more beautiful with you in it, and your continued presence is plenty good for your loved ones, Much Love.

[rBree2]

Daily check-in. Shame and guilt are understandable, especially from a chronic inability to be self-sufficient. But remember, you're no fraud, nor a failure. You're trying your best, and even if you require a higher upkeep to exist, you still deserve to. Do what you can; that effort will be enough.

[rBree2]

Daily check-in! It's okay if you are having an "I don't want to get out of bed" day. Sometimes, you just need the rest, and the overwhelming life factors once you get out of bed will all hit at once. Take the time to brace for their impact, then tackle what you can when you can. Rest well.

[rBree2]

Daily check-in! Finding a balance between resting and recovering/relaxing during downtime and using that downtime to pursue life changes is a challenge. In general, listen to your body's needs, and if your body heavily leans towards the rest, then take the hint. Tackle what you can for life change, as you can.

[rBree2]

Daily check-in. It's okay if you're feeling like you're wasting the time you have been given. It's okay if life throws hurdles you don't know how to overcome, feeding into those feelings. Learn what you can, ask for help as much as possible, tackle things as you can. You'll find a way to do enough.

[rBree2]

Daily check-in! You are doing enough. As far as your loved ones are concerned, you are doing enough for them. You might not feel like you are, that you're letting them down or have failed, but you're doing enough. You plan for those you love, you support them through time and effort, and it's enough. Much love.

[rBree2]

Daily check-in! We've reached new levels of peak exhaustion, hopelessness, despair, fear, anxiety, and resignation it seems. Just remember, these are not normal, and there is always hope. Even if you can't take action now, the actions you take still matter. So keep pursuing your dreams. They're not just possible; they're worth it. Stay strong.

[rBree2]

Daily check-in! It's okay to try "fake it 'til you make it". (Everyone does this somewhat!) You're no fraud, and aren't truly faking, either! To those seeing what you do, they know you've SUCCEEDED. Believe them. While the need to mask when not okay is strong, your loved ones will be there for you regardless of whether you wear one. Much love.

[rBree2]

Daily check-in! It's okay to express yourself to your loved ones. Let them know how much they mean to you by telling them your feelings, especially love. Yet also, open up to them about your vulnerabilities and struggles. To the best they can, they'll be there for you. Much love.