“All I want you to do is everyday, get out of bed, make it, shower, put on clean Pyjamas and if you want to get straight back in, do it” This was the advice given to me when I was in a place where even getting out of bed felt like a mountain to climb. But I tried to follow this advice. Some days I only changed my pjs but it was more than before. it achieved two things. Firstly, it was an act that was solely for me with no obligations or expectations attached. Secondly believe it or not it gave me a sense of achievement. Even if this was all I could manage that day I’d achieved something. This was an act of self care- any act you consciously chose to carry out to care for your mental, emotional or physical health. I’m now in a better place mentally but I try and practice self care daily to help maintain positive mental health. You see by practicing self care I’m building a positive relationship with myself. I’m acknowledging that I am worthy of tim...
A 20 something woman's attempt at navigating life