We’ve all been there- drowning in stress and feeling like our life isn’t even close to being in order. Sometimes we feel as though we’ve lost sight of ourselves or allowed our train to derail. We reach moments in life where we let ourselves go. At times, it is really difficult to keep pursuing our goals and pushing forward. Life hits us in the face and we stop focusing on our health and well-being. And typically, when it rains it pours. It is easy to fall into a routine of “bad” habits. Before we know it, we feel like we have fallen behind and don’t know how to catch back up. It is important to know though- you most definitely are not alone.
Personally, I have struggled with mental health for quite some time. I am genetically inclined to having depression and anxiety, and circumstances have done nothing but cause a decline in my mental well-being. I am going through a time now in which I am incredibly unhappy with several aspects of my life. I haven’t been taking care of myself very well, I am not happy with my environment, and I have encountered several obstacles lately that have been kicking me down. However, everything is slowly starting to turn up, and I am eager to get myself to a better place! I am beginning a new job next week, have slowly been developing goals and plans for myself, and am creating a routine and schedule to get my life back on track. It is time to get back on my feet.
Too frequently, we catch ourselves slipping and try to stand back up way too fast. Then, we get disoriented and overwhelmed, and ultimately fall back over. When we reach our “rock bottom”, we become eager to change everything and “get it together” as quickly as possible. We want to dive right in and propel ourselves forward at full speed. For example, have you ever woken up one morning and thought ‘today is the day’, and jump right into every healthy habit you could hope to build? Yeah, me too. After gaining some 2 am Pinterest motivation, I fall victim to waking up the next morning and trying to make-over my entire life in one day. The reality is- and this has been a tough lesson to learn- you can’t eat an elephant in one bite. You have to slow roast that baby and take it one bite at a time.
I’m just now starting to accept this and put a plan into action, so follow along with me. I have deduced that it’s best to turn my life around one healthy habit at a time, starting with some rather simple ones to ease into it. Therefore, I can build one habit at a time and slowly add more into my routine as I go. I am starting with drinking more water, as I have kind of fallen off of that wagon lately. I have a trusty, insulated cup that I’ve been refilling throughout the day to keep myself hydrated. (You can find the cup here- I have the marbled one!) I have also been writing daily and keeping a journal, which is something I have already been doing pretty regularly. However, to assure I stay on top of it, I have allotted myself 30 minutes a day to write down my ideas and update my journal. I keep a bullet journal, but it is helpful to just write down your thoughts, keep track of your goals, and assess where you are each day. This time of self-reflection and evaluation has proven to be vital for me to hold myself accountable and keep myself moving forward.
It is important to remember that everyone is different! Just because I am starting my healthy habit building with drinking more water, doesn’t mean you have to as well. Do whatever fits your lifestyle and needs the best, and don’t forget to plan ahead! I am starting a manual labor job next week, so I want to give my body time to adjust to that before I incorporate a regular workout into my routine. I have been drinking a good amount of water consistently for almost 2 weeks now, so I have been looking into meal-prepping and healthy recipes to start eating cleanly. I downloaded an app called “MyFitnessPal”, which I have used before and strongly recommend. It allows for you to create a personalized plan based on your goals and current height and weight. From there, you can log your foods, check your macros, and even track water intake and exercise. I am hoping to start using that every day starting next week!
With all of that being said, don’t be afraid to take the first step. Dive into this journey with me. I am so excited to try and reach my full potential each day and be the best version of myself that I can be. I am hoping that by the end of the year, I will be in a much better place physically and mentally, have clearly established goals, and live somewhere that makes me feel happy and fulfilled! I have created a YouTube channel to document my progress, so feel free to follow along on my journey with me by visiting Project Sunshine on YouTube! Until the next update, you all are wonderful and beautiful. Feel free to contact me if you are in need of any advice or have any questions!
- Destiny :)
Personally, I have struggled with mental health for quite some time. I am genetically inclined to having depression and anxiety, and circumstances have done nothing but cause a decline in my mental well-being. I am going through a time now in which I am incredibly unhappy with several aspects of my life. I haven’t been taking care of myself very well, I am not happy with my environment, and I have encountered several obstacles lately that have been kicking me down. However, everything is slowly starting to turn up, and I am eager to get myself to a better place! I am beginning a new job next week, have slowly been developing goals and plans for myself, and am creating a routine and schedule to get my life back on track. It is time to get back on my feet.
Too frequently, we catch ourselves slipping and try to stand back up way too fast. Then, we get disoriented and overwhelmed, and ultimately fall back over. When we reach our “rock bottom”, we become eager to change everything and “get it together” as quickly as possible. We want to dive right in and propel ourselves forward at full speed. For example, have you ever woken up one morning and thought ‘today is the day’, and jump right into every healthy habit you could hope to build? Yeah, me too. After gaining some 2 am Pinterest motivation, I fall victim to waking up the next morning and trying to make-over my entire life in one day. The reality is- and this has been a tough lesson to learn- you can’t eat an elephant in one bite. You have to slow roast that baby and take it one bite at a time.
I’m just now starting to accept this and put a plan into action, so follow along with me. I have deduced that it’s best to turn my life around one healthy habit at a time, starting with some rather simple ones to ease into it. Therefore, I can build one habit at a time and slowly add more into my routine as I go. I am starting with drinking more water, as I have kind of fallen off of that wagon lately. I have a trusty, insulated cup that I’ve been refilling throughout the day to keep myself hydrated. (You can find the cup here- I have the marbled one!) I have also been writing daily and keeping a journal, which is something I have already been doing pretty regularly. However, to assure I stay on top of it, I have allotted myself 30 minutes a day to write down my ideas and update my journal. I keep a bullet journal, but it is helpful to just write down your thoughts, keep track of your goals, and assess where you are each day. This time of self-reflection and evaluation has proven to be vital for me to hold myself accountable and keep myself moving forward.
It is important to remember that everyone is different! Just because I am starting my healthy habit building with drinking more water, doesn’t mean you have to as well. Do whatever fits your lifestyle and needs the best, and don’t forget to plan ahead! I am starting a manual labor job next week, so I want to give my body time to adjust to that before I incorporate a regular workout into my routine. I have been drinking a good amount of water consistently for almost 2 weeks now, so I have been looking into meal-prepping and healthy recipes to start eating cleanly. I downloaded an app called “MyFitnessPal”, which I have used before and strongly recommend. It allows for you to create a personalized plan based on your goals and current height and weight. From there, you can log your foods, check your macros, and even track water intake and exercise. I am hoping to start using that every day starting next week!
With all of that being said, don’t be afraid to take the first step. Dive into this journey with me. I am so excited to try and reach my full potential each day and be the best version of myself that I can be. I am hoping that by the end of the year, I will be in a much better place physically and mentally, have clearly established goals, and live somewhere that makes me feel happy and fulfilled! I have created a YouTube channel to document my progress, so feel free to follow along on my journey with me by visiting Project Sunshine on YouTube! Until the next update, you all are wonderful and beautiful. Feel free to contact me if you are in need of any advice or have any questions!
- Destiny :)
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