#sheugs

Alright— first off! Thanks to everyone who’s sent me a nice message asking how I am. It’s the usual chest pain + sedatives that’s taking it out on me I suppose. I’ll be alright, I’m a tough little bird.

I just wanted to say something quick, that I’ve been thinking about for a while. I think 2018 is the year of picking your battles while still challenging yourself. Or at least for me it is. I’ve been told that this will be my hardest semester yet, even harder than my student teaching next semester. I’m inclined to believe that.

Last semester I didn’t really pick any battles. I gave up a lot and got scared and fought at the last moment. I want to change that. I want to be better.

Why am I saying this? I see a lot of people on my dash like me. And I reckon a lot of followers are like me as well. Struggle with depression and anxiety. Perhaps a few of you have had psychotic breaks as well like I have before. Or struggle with intrusive thoughts.

I’m not going to act like I’m an inspiration— I’m not. I’m quiet flawed. But if there’s only one thing you learn from me, and you see from me, it’s that you can admit your faults, better yourself, and still be kind.

I get anxious. I shut down. I procrastinate. So I am going to start looking at things as challenges. I am going to put myself out there. I am going to do all that I can while still taking care of myself.