November/December were super tricky for me. I lost my umphhh 🥲. I didn’t want to function… truth is, I’ve effectively spent 3 years regaining as much mobility as i could. I lost 30 kg … could move more, had lottts of MENTAL STRENGTH 💪🧠 Then all of a sudden… I reached a 🥹 WHAT’s THE POINT …in all this moment????! In my twenties I accomplished a dream of 🏝️LIVING ABROAD 🌴 for university- with a wheelchair, i OVERCAME CHALLENGES… lessened my anxiety in order to live their more relaxed 😎 lifestyle Recently, i felt a failure…. You see- 3.5 years ago, an OPERATION rendered me bed bound and severely depressed 😔. I had fought.. became stronger through exercise- but, what for? I needed ANOTHER AIM/PURPOSE 😘😍 Whilst I was on a HIGH in September- i booked to SOLO TRAVEL 🧳- first time in 20 years!!! Subsequently, spent the following 2 months having what felt like DAILY MELT DOWNS .😣😢 HOW COULD I DO IT??? I was too DEPENDENT TOO ANXIOUS 😬 TOO WOBBLY IN MOVING WHAT IFFFFFF? Intrusive thoughts came back 😕 I nearly gave up on myself….. THERE WAS A PIECE HOWEVER; That knew if I QUIT… ❌❌❌😵 I’d regret it… STAY TUNED 😘 FOR PART TWO!! ❤️❤️❤️

You may or may not agree with this, but there is so much wisdom here that I thought that I should share this with you. https://youtu.be/Z5GYswIzrkU?si=4pvG3ryeh8bQG6MX

I've journaled of and on during my life and I just "did it my way". I should have known there were methods for doing it better. Oh well. To the point, I ran across the ABCD method reflective journaling (The Thought Record) while looking into CBT. A version you easily relate to and use in your coaching. I've attached a PDF version to this post. I also immediately found a variation titled ABCDE. the link to it follows: ABCDE Method for Reflective Journaling - Natasha Miller Creat (natashamillercreates.com) A quick Google provided me 100s of methods, techniques, etc. Do you have a way of Journaling that you like?

When you have a mental block, it is always good to reach out to a supportive person in your life who knows you well. Last night, I was coached by my 23 year old daughter who reminded me, again, in short, to keep it simple. I actually had to get a pen and write down her words of encouragement. When I am doing too many things, I can get lost in the details and lose sight of the big picture. She brought me back to the big picture - Use my gifts to decrease suffering. "Mom, you care deeply about the success and happiness of all people. You are deeply empathetic and intuitive. You have the ability to pour into someone and make them feel seen and heard. Not everyone can do that. Your story is incredible. You don't need to be perfect."❤️

What magic is happening for you RIGHT NOW? Xx