Whenever, I feel sad or anxious, I usually reach out for advice and comfort, either from my friends or family. Don’t underestimate the power of sharing with people. It will actually help A LOT. U might not realise in that moment, but for your long-term mental health, this would absolutely help!
If you couldn’t find anyone near u, this forum would absolutely help!! Never hide your struggles, show people who you trust, even strangers!🫶🫶
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Firstly, know that it is okay to be doubtful, stressed, anxious, or feel any other type of negative feeling. It is OKAY to not be okay sometimes.
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Give yourself time to reflect and think about things, don’t be harsh on yourself.
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Talk to someone close, spend time sharing your thoughts and feelings (this really lets out a lot of the feelings that you may be holding in). If you don’t like to share things that’s also okay, I suggest you try journaling - I’ve heard it really helps.
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With doubt specifically, try to imagine yourself achieving or overcoming the thing you doubted yourself in. Think about the fact that if others achieved this thing or did it , so can you!
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Lastly, know that stepping out of your comfort zone or doing something you’ve had doubt with is very brave of you.
I hope you take some time to read this and I wish my advice is useful. Don’t forget to treat yourself kindly.
Why we need you:
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to make your parents proud
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to conquer your fears
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to see your family again
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to see your favourite artist live
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to listen to music again
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to experience a new culture
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to make new friends
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to inspire
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to have your own children
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to adopt your own pet
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to make yourself proud
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to meet your idols
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to laugh until you cry
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to feel tears of happiness
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to eat your favourite food
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to see your siblings grow
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to pass school
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to get tattoo
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to smile until your cheeks hurt
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to meet your internet friends
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to find someone who loves you like you deserve
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to eat ice cream on a hot day
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to drink hot chocolate on a cold day
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to see untouched snow in the morning
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to see a sunset that sets the sky on fire
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to see stars light up the sky
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to read a book that changes your life
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to see the flowers in the spring
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to see the leaves change from green to brown
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to travel abroad
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to learn a new language
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to learn to draw
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to tell others your story in the hopes of helping them
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Puppy kisses.
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Baby kisses (the open mouthed kind when they smack their lips on your cheek).
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Swear words and the release you feel when you say them.
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Trampolines.
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Ice cream.
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Stargazing.
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Cloud watching.
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Taking a shower and then sleeping in clean sheets.
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Receiving thoughtful gifts.
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“I saw this and thought of you.”
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The feeling you get when someone you love says, “I love you.”
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The relief you feel after crying.
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Sunshine.
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The feeling you get when someone is listening to you/giving you their full attention.
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Your future wedding.
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Your favourite candy bar.
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New clothes.
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Witty puns.
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Really good bread.
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Holding your child in your arms for the first time.
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Completing a milestone (aka going to college, graduating college, getting married, getting your dream job.)
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The kind of dreams where you wake up and can’t stop smiling.
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The smell before and after it rains.
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The sound of rain against a rooftop.
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The feeling you get when you’re dancing.
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The person (or people) that mean the most to you. Stay alive for them.
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Trying out new recipes.
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The feeling you get when your favourite song comes on the radio.
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The rush you get when you step onto a stage.
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You have to share your voice and talents and knowledge with the world because they are so valuable.
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Breakfast in bed.
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Getting a middle seat in the movie theatre.
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Breakfast for dinner (because it’s so much better at night than in the morning).
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feeling of being loved
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Forgiveness.
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Water balloon fights.
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New books by your favourite authors.
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Fireflies.
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Birthdays.
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Realising that someone loves you.
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Spending the day with someone you love.
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Spending the whole day in bed.
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Eating a whole pint of your favourite ice cream.
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Floating in water on your back and just staring up at the sky.
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First dates (even the bad ones make for funny stories.)
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Bonfires and s’mores.
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Relationships where you love someone but aren’t in love with them.
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Coming home to someone you love.
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The colour of autumn leaves when they change. Summer.
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Singing songs at the top of your lungs with your friends.
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Cuddling.
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Being wrapped up in a warm bed.
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Someone’s skin against yours.
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Holding hands.
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The kind of hugs when you can feel a weight being lifted off your shoulders. The kind of hug where your breath syncs with the other person’s, and you feel like the only two people in the world.
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Singing off key with your best friends.
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Road trips.
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Spontaneous adventures.
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The feeling of sand beneath your toes.
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The feeling when the first ocean wave rolls up and envelops your toes and ankles and knees.
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Thunderstorms.
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Your first (or hundredth) trip to Disneyland.
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The taste of your favourite food.
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The child-like feeling you get on Christmas morning.
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The day when everything finally goes your way.
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Compliments and praise.
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to look on this moment in 10 years time and realise you did it.
