you're not alone...by hannah

I Missed Mental Health Day by a few, but it got me thinking about mental health & life in general..

This year has put us all through the ringer & if you would’ve told me that I (& literally everyone on this planet) would endure half of the things 2020 has put me through I would’ve never believed you. I’ve struggled with being transparent on social media but vulnerability is important and something I’m working on (!!!) and I felt the urge to share my random thoughts

I’ve always been the type of person to put my mental health on the back burner until everything comes to the surface and I’m forced to confront it. This year I’ve really come to accept that we all have flaws and vulnerabilities and embracing them is the only way to live - chasing perfection is unachievable and no person who is worth being in your life should expect that from you. There is strength in leaning on those around us for support and guidance, even before shit hits the fan. I've learned to give myself grace through dark times - you're not alone and I promise you that there are countless people who love and care about you more than you know. Committing to growing from tough situations and seasons of our lives is challenging when it seems like there's no light at the end of the tunnel, but I promise you there is.

Eat food that makes you feel good. Normalize going to therapy, even when life is great. Move your body. Do more yoga. Practice empathy. Don’t take things personally. Spend time with people who value you and make you feel good. Make peace with letting go of those who don’t. Everything in life is fleeting & it’s SO important to practice gratitude for the people and things in our lives that bring us joy - never miss an opportunity to tell someone you care about them.

Most of all - know you’re never alone and everyone is fighting their own silent battles every single day. Be nice. <3

Thank you for coming to my random Ted Talk

xx

HANNAH,

A SHAY'S WARRIORS TRIBE MEMBER