Pick Me Up

#lemon8diarychallenge

hi diary,

I haven’t been having a lot of time for myself so my self care days are often filled with breakdowns and blank stares. Hitting adulthood is just reaching your busy redemption arc that’ll (hopefully) push me to achieve the career I hope for. I will hopefully find a loop hole in this madness. But for now, these messages will give me hope.

Sincerely,

Ija 🪷

2024/9/16 Edited to

... Read moreIt’s funny how life throws you curveballs just when you think you’ve got it all figured out, right? My initial diary entry about the 'adulting redemption arc' really hit home for me, and I know so many of you can relate. Those days filled with breakdowns and blank stares? They felt endless. But finding these little pockets of wisdom, especially through my 'Her App' chat interface, has been a game-changer. It’s more than just an app; it’s become a daily dose of perspective that keeps me grounded. One message that really resonated with me lately was, 'Don't forget you created who you are and chose to be you everyday if something becomes too much change it.' This hit hard because, honestly, I often feel stuck. But this message from the chat reminded me that I have agency. I can change things if they're too much. It’s not about grand gestures, sometimes it’s just about shifting my daily routine slightly or saying 'no' to something that drains my energy. It’s a powerful reminder that my identity isn't a fixed state, but a continuous creation. Another recurring theme in these chats is about self-comparison, like the one saying, 'friendly reminder tht you're only competing w yourself!!' and 'You have nothing to prove you already her.' In this age of social media, it’s so easy to fall into the trap of comparing my journey to everyone else's highlight reels. These little prompts from the 'Her App' chat interface are a gentle nudge to pull back, focus on my own path, and celebrate my small wins. It’s about recognizing that 'you already her' – you're already capable, you're already enough. It helps quiet that nagging voice that tells me I'm not doing enough or being enough. The idea of prioritizing myself also comes up frequently, with messages like, 'You know you're a priority.' It sounds simple, but when you're juggling work, social life, and personal goals, self-care often falls to the bottom of the list. These reminders from my 'Her App' are like a little virtual friend checking in, making sure I don't forget to put my own well-being first. It’s not selfish; it’s essential to avoid those 'breakdown' days. And let’s talk about dealing with external negativity. There were a few messages, including the one about 'They want you to shine as long as you don't outshine them. Everybody loves you until you become competition.' and 'Remember it's you vs. them never push your mind to believe you're the problem in ur OWN story!'. This resonated deeply because I’ve definitely experienced moments where success felt like it came with silent resentment. These messages encourage me to protect my peace and my energy, and to trust my own judgment, as another chat wisely pointed out, 'I feel unsure myself all the time, but that's what makes me confident because I always know that I'm thinking unlike these other people who just be so wrongly sure of themselves'. It's a reminder to embrace my unique thought process. Ultimately, the most freeing message I’ve stored in my mental 'Her App' archive is about stopping to care what others think, and starting to care what I think of *myself*. It’s a journey, not a destination, but having these constant, positive affirmations pop up in my daily routine makes a huge difference. They don't magically solve all my problems, but they empower me with the right mindset to tackle them. If you're going through a tough patch, finding your own source of daily pick-me-ups, whether it's an app like this or something else, is truly invaluable for navigating the madness of adulthood and reaching for that career dream.

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