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Thursday November 21, 2024 | What memories seem to stand out from my childhood?

First and foremost is that I have memories of staying at my Granmaw's house and spending the night.  I loved spending the night with Granmaw when I was younger like when I was three.  But when I was three, I had these thoughts that I was going to die before my time.  Or something like that.  Now what is that called?    When I was spending the night, me and my granmaw would play board games like Rummy cube. I loved that game.  I see why we played that game.  It was because when we wanted to pass, granmaw would say "I pass" and took a tile from the barn yard.  Oh we also played dominoes as when there was no play we would have to say "I pass" and took a dominoe from the barn yard pile.  That was so much fun.  I loved it!  And when I was three years old, I came up with something called "we play bert and earnie" game.   But what I do want to know is that did I ever talk to Granmaw when I was three years old and what age did I l...

Wednesday November 20, 2024 | Journal Prompt: Who do I want to be? and How do I want to feel?

Tuesday November 19, 2024 | Write down 3 things that brings you joy. How can you make them a bigger part of your life?

1. Listening to music  2. Cuddling Nicki Rose 3. Watching Podcasts on YouTube I love listening to music and love to watch podcasts on YouTube. What can I do to make them a bigger part of my life?  I don't know, go to a Karaoke place?  and then find out how how to do speeches and things if it doesn't kill me. If it doesn't kill me it would make me stronger right?  

Monday November 18, 2024 | Journal prompt: How can you be more accepting of the less-than-perfect parts of yourself?

How can I be more accepting of the less than perfect of myself?  Let's see.  I don't know.  

Sunday November 17, 2024 | Journal prompts for self discovery

100 Journal Prompts for Self-discovery Self-discovery covers a large pool of areas in your life to focus on. However, the more areas you work on understanding, the more you'll reveal your most authentic self. Use these 100 self-discovery journal prompts to help you gain a sense of direction. Life Purpose When I was a child, I loved to... Play in the dirt. What gets me excited to wake up in the morning?  Getting up and going to the coffee pot and then an hour or two later, I exercise. That is what gets me excited to wake up. (i think)  When I think of the impact I want to make, I think about doing...  I think I want to  What is most important to me in my life?  To write journal prompts and rediscover me.  When do I feel most alive?  Overcoming a difficult obstacle while learning a new skill and pushing myself outside my comfort zone.  Make a list of things that bring you joy.  (exercise, making jewelry, reborns, my dog Nicki Rose, and most of ...

Saturday November 16, 2024 | What still are you grateful to have learned?

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  Well I am grateful to be learning new coping strategy everyday.  One I remember that three people taught me to meditate.  Well my therapist taught me to meditate, and then AJ taught me to meditate.  I came across a video on youtube and Joe Mcintyre was demonstrating how to meditate. Joe Mcintyre, well he is in a band called new kids on the block from back in the day.   I had learned from all three and tried it on my own but with a guided meditated.  I am eternally grateful.  Thank you all.   Below is a picture.  I love this picture.  I would love to go out and find myself if I had the money and if I could stand up for myself.  

Tuesday November 12, 2024 | Setting Boundaries and Coping with selective mutism

Here are some tips for setting boundaries and coping with selective mutism: Identify your needs Consider what you need emotionally, mentally, and physically to feel safe, heard, supported, and seen. You can use a boundary circle to help you identify your limits.     Talk to a mental health professional Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of talk therapy that can help people with selective mutism. Speech-language therapy may also be helpful.     Be patient with yourself It can be frustrating to not be able to communicate how you want to, but try to be patient and reward yourself for taking small steps.     Prepare for new situations When approaching new settings, allow yourself some time to warm up and don't feel pressured to speak right away.     Break down events When anticipating an event, break it down into its components and write each one on a post-it note. Then, sort the notes into three columns: things that don't wor...