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These are my original mythical creatures. The first one is a “Squibble” and the second one is a “Meepy” (like my username).
Squibble are energetic and playful little creatures that are extremely social, always hungry for berries, and can be a little rowdy. Meepies are mythical creatures that are born the first time a human feels a sense of wistful whimsy. They’re naturally whimsical yet melancholic at the same time, and they’re extremely gentle and sensitive creatures.
I wrote some wholesome, positive messages on these drawings as well because I find them comforting.
Post for the people that need affection/want affection so they get affection.
When they are so tired they can’t deal with today.
When your just bored out your mind.
This post is for you!
Have a great day/morning/night/afternoon/evening!
Hi!
I hope you get to eat dinner with your friends soon.
I hope you pet a cat soon.
I hope you see a really nice sunset soon.
I hope you get to wake up after getting the perfect amount of sleep soon.
I hope you have the time to make art soon.
I hope the thing you've been dreading doing isn't actually so bad.
I hope that you get to listen to your favorite song soon.
I hope you have a really good day <3
a reminder for anyone who feels like they're going to spiral, do something bad to themselves or someone else, etc. :
you aren't a bad person.
it's okay to let your feelings out, but do so responsibly. there is always at least someone who will let you use them as a support system. there is always at least one healthy coping mechanism that will work for you.
take a deep breath, smell the flowers. focus on the environment around you. listen to the sounds of the outside. clench all of your muscles and slowly, one by one, let the tension go. light a few candles, or sage. pray, if your belief system includes it.
listen to reiki, asmr, or guided meditation. listen to music, no matter the genre. write out your feelings, even if it's a first draft. watch something you love; hell, do something you love. distract yourself from the feelings of guilt, anger, and anguish.
of course, you can't always run away from it. that's fine. leave it for now, and come back to it later in a healthier mindset. sleep on it. forget it in the moment.
just take care of yourself. you got this!
( anti-endogenics are able to interact with this post. self-care is for everyone. )
Once you get this, you have to say five things you like about yourself, publicly.
Then you have to send this to ten of your favourite followers (non-negotiable, positivity is cool~)
1. I like my sense of humor :)), I think I’m pretty funny lmao
2. I think I’m pretty in my own way, and I can do my make up well too
3. I like how my art has progressed and I think it looks good
4. I can cook veggies that taste amazing, especially Brussel sprouts and potatoes
5. I have an amazing smile <3
FUCK YOU SCHOOL FUCK YOU I'M BOMBING THE ENTIRE THING WHEN I GET THERE
Ya'll, I need some positive vibes. I found out I'm pregnant again after having a miscarriage back in August last year. 2 years of TTC with one miscarriage. My fears and anxiety are an all-time high, so just any positive vibes send them my way. I want to meet my rainbow baby in Dec. 🌈🩷🩵
I'm teaching myself a new skill, its going as expected, I'm running into a lot of walls and I'll find myself tracing paint marks or picking lint of the carpet than actually making an effort.
So I keep reminding myself that in five years the time will still have past anyway. Or that sixe months ago I would have had a little foundation already, if only I stuck to it. So yes you'll feel frustrated at the beginning or halfway through, yes you'll have days or months of procrastination of feeling like there's no point even continuing, but the time will pass regardless. So in a year you could have bits and peices of a project, or you can have nothing at all, you could have a baseline of understanding for a new skill or none. It doesn't matter if you think that the payout won't be much, because it will be something as apposed to nothing. Rome wasn't build in a day as people say, so don't measure your own progress to harshly, just continue to build at your own rate, but if you believe in your project don't give up, progress is still progress.
This is my first attempt at digital painting, I've only ever used water colours or pencil before, so this was an intresting experience. (if I had a pen this would have been better, but I only had my mobile and index finger lol) I'm actually happy with it so it'll be my pfp probably.
Traditional values lead to well balanced lives and relationships. Don’t get me wrong, liberal women are usually a blast to be with but I’ve never known a conservative woman with personality disorders, depression, or bipolar disorder. Family life if done right centers your emotions and expectations on the health safety and happiness of your partner and children instead of focusing on what’s gone wrong in your own life. It doesn’t matter how bad my day was, when I walk in to see my loving wife and kids all of my problems went away.
You are not lost. You are awakening.
The universe works for you, even when you doubt
To be in a high or positive vibe
Choose each day
I called for you,
From the skies above,
Under the ground within.
The clouds split open
And there you shone ;
Sitting on your throne.
Looking over me,
Shying away,
The clouds let out a thunderous applause
Over you my beloved.
your emotions are not a bad thing - the limitless amount of love you have to give is amazing and giving 110% for someone you love is always worth it.
in every period of happiness you’ve ever had, the joy was within you and you are capable of feeling that again. i believe in you endlessly.
you spend your time loving other people, protecting other people, making other people happy and yet you forget that you are a person too - you deserve protection, love and happiness too - please don’t forget about yourself my love 💛💫
in case no one has told you - i am proud of you.
i know that sometimes you want to give up , forget your responsibilities and turn your back on the world but you haven’t and i am so proud of you for that 🪐✨
Source: ahealingspirit.org
17 Ways To Practice Gratitude During Difficult Times
May 13, 2020
Here is a list of 17 ways to practice gratitude during difficult times (such as the pandemic). This list may also be a helpful way to raise your vibration and expand your sense of gratitude as well!
1. Journal or write a gratitude list of 3-5 things (or more) that you are grateful for each day. Getting specific is a great way to really tune into a grateful mindset!
2. Write a thankyou note or text to express your gratitude to another person.
3. Express gratitude on social media.
4. Create a gratitude jar or box and place small pieces of paper expressing what you are grateful for. You can tap into your creativity and decorate the jar or box as well!
5. Being of service to others is also a great way to tap into the emotions of gratitude!
6. Place a written reminder taped to your mirror or next to your bed to remind you to practice gratitude.
7. Gratitude rocks or trees are great ways to express or symbolize something (or things) you are grateful for!
8. Look for ways to learn and grow from difficult situations. See the positive aspects of situations or look for something positive hidden behind the challenges that are occurring.
9. Join an online gratitude support group.
10. Make a list of all the goals and accomplishments you have achieved in your life. This may also include a list of your gifts and abilities.
11. Use Journal prompts (i.e. I am thankful for/because)... Fill in the spaces. There are various themes to choose from on platforms such as Pinterest.
12. Shift the focus from what you lack to what you do have in your life.
13. Gratitude guided meditations are another way to practice gratitude. It can also be incorporated into spiritual practices such as prayer.
14. Practice being in the present moment and witness what is around you and what you are grateful for in the beauty of nature. Become aware of the miracles around you and really feel the emotion of gratitude! This can help attract more positivity into your life!
15. Create a gratitude log where you record all the positive events or occurrences of the day or week.
16. Channel your creativity and create a gratitude collage or board.
17. Shift the focus from what you have no control over and respond to what you can change or where you can make a difference.
Sending positive vibes and gratitude your way!
With love,
Dahlia
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Heath Ledger was not only an amazing actor but was considered to be a highly sensitive person.
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10 Tips For Coping With Emotional Overwhelm as a Highly Sensitive Person
April 2, 2019
For the past five months (after the sudden loss of my partner), I have experienced an intense state of grief. Due to a variety of factors, I have actually been experiencing what is considered to be complicated grief as an already highly sensitive person (HSP).
This profound grief has been the most difficult and painful challenge of my life. Since my sensitivity is at an all time high, this experience has felt beyond the usual state of overwhelm I have been accustomed to.
At first, the grief and emotional overwhelm was debilitating. I was barely getting out of bed and basically losing my will to live even though I was not planning to die. I would go days without sleeping and was in shock. This may be a normal reaction to grief. However, experiencing this as an HSP can feel like the worst form of torture, especially being a highly romantic /sensitive soul. I knew I was desperate to seek peace and willing to do what it took to get out of my emotional rut. I knew that i couldn't keep living like that and I needed to heal and find coping strategies to gradually start living my life again.
Over the years, I have learned about a variety of healing methods and coping strategies. I have noticed incredible results from implimenting new coping tools, but my lack of consistency has often blocked my capacity to thrive.
The healing process has been gradual and I am still in the process of navigating my grief. However, I have found that implementing certain coping tools consistently has been an important factor in managing my emotions.
The following tips include some of the coping strategies I have used to aid in my healing process and manage my emotions more effectively...
1. Calming Activities
I know it is common knowledge to engage in calming activities when feeling overwhelmed, but I have noticed the difference when not practiced regularly. During my recovery, I have found it beneficial to regularly do activities such as deep breathing exercises, prayer, meditation, receiving massage work (can help release energy blocks and can promote relaxation).
2. Mindfulness/ Awareness
Because a vast amount of stimuli (both external and internal) can overstimulate an HSPs highly sensitive nervous system, HSPs can easily feel stuck in the mind/feelings and not present in the body and moment. I have noticed that consistent mindfulness practices and body awareness exercises have been a crucial aspect of my own personal healing and growth.
3. Reminders
Because practicing new behaviors may require a degree of focus and practice, it can be difficult for some people to follow through and form a new habit. I find it helpful to have reminders such as Sticky notes or an accountability partner to practice new habits. Being aware and reminded about healthier thinking patterns can also be helpful.
4. Self Care/Acceptance
I find that self care practices and acceptance of myself and the reality of a situation can be a key factor regarding emotional stability and life itself. Whether it's taking care of basic health or buying yourself a small gift, it can really make a difference! I am learning self acceptance and relinquishing self shame can take some work and time, but I lean toward the belief that it is worth it!
5. Support System
I don't know where I would be without a solid support system. Having a support network, whether it be a support group or getting professional help, it can help with healing, self isolation and help realize you are not alone. Many support groups or therapists may also suggest helpful coping strategies to help regulate ones emotions more effevtively.
6. Removing/Reducing Triggers
For the longest time, I subjected myself to various people, places, and things that triggered emotional overwhelm. Removing emotional or otherwise overwhelming triggers doesn't always mean completely avoiding all your triggers. It can sometimes be more about knowing ones triggers/feelings, self awareness, and responding in healthier or more tolerable ways (i.e. Limiting how much time you spend around a triggering person, place, or thing). Sometimes avoiding some situations all together is best though.
7. Boundaries
Reducing triggers and setting boundaries go hand in hand. I have learned that setting and enforcing boundaries for yourself is actually a very important and a way to love yourself! I think having internal as well as external boundaries is important to note. I plan on discussing more about boundaries in a future post.
8. Processing Feelings
I know processing emotions is not always fun and can be exhausting, but I have learned that feeling and expressing my emotions is an important element in healing emotions. While I don't believe one should torture themselves into an emotional rut, I have learned that sometimes, in order to release what is going on within a person's mind and body, it can be a relieving to release whatever built up emotions and tension one might be experiencing. Their are a variety of ways to express or relieve emotions. For some people that may include physical activities such as exercise. For others this may include expressing oneself through artistic endeavors such as painting, drawing, writing, or singing etc... Sometimes it can be a relief to talk it out with someone you trust or to have a good cry. I'm not suggesting getting stuck in feelings. It is more about acknowledging, feeling, validating, and releasing the feelings without getting attached to the the thoughts and feelings.
9. Retreating Alone
Because many HSPs can easily get overwhelmed by the massive amount stimuli in the world and in the mind, many HSPs tend to retreat alone to relax, energize, and sometimes even function in the world. While I believe HSPs need more alone time than most of the population, I have learned the importance of not isolating myself as well. Self isolation can lead to lonliness, more feelings of not belonging, and more emotional overwhelm.
10. Change Your Focus
Certain coping strategies such as meditating, changing perspectives, and replacing negative thinking with positive thinking can be beneficial for HSPs. I don't believe it changes the way you think over night but with a certain amount of practice and belief can make it easier. I also find it helpful to focus on some thing that can create joy or laughter. Seeking out inspiration has been helpful for me because I find that not only does it help me feel inspired but it has helped improve my mood, focus, and motivation.
This post is only a brief description about my struggle with emotional overwhelm and 10 tips that have helped me go from debilitating emotions to my current status. Although it hasn't been easy, I can honestly say that I am currently working full time, back in school taking more advanced classes, and persistently working on my revovery. The key has been faith, willingness, and consistency in my growth.
Hopefully these tips will be helpful in some way to others as well! Feel free to let me know in the comments what has helped you with emotional overwhelm or about your experiences. As always, thank you for taking the time to read my post!
With Love,
Dahlia
Picture Source: via Pinterest.com
“The most important thing is this: To be able at any moment, to sacrifice what you are, for what you will become!”
Eric Thomas
“Accept responsibility for your life. Know that it is you who will get you where you want to go, no one else.”
Les Brown
Don't believe what the negative anons say, you are beautiful, outstanding, and all the good words in the dictionary.
