I’m grateful that my body lets me walk place to place when I’m exploring the city with friends. I had a great day walking around and chatting with my friend.

My biggest "aha" moment about my inner critic is that focusing on what I can't control doesn't allow me to appreciate the things I can control. A friend told me it's hard being over achieving because we give ourselves so little time to process the feeling of achievement before moving onto the next thing. While I've been single, I'm trying to savor the little adventures in life, like exploring a new study spot or visiting new areas of the city. The weather has been beautiful lately, I'd love to just read and sunbath on the grass at Millican Hall. Its important to ground yourself.

One thing my body did for me today that made life easier was giving me the ability to shower on my own, especially when I feel emotionally overwhelmed. I'm an emotionally sensitive person. So when I'm in a bad mood, I have a lack of motivation to take care of myself. Since my latest breakup, I've had stress naps to alleviate the emotional stress. It's been two weeks, so I've finally calmed down. But if I ever feel in a slump or like there's nothing to do, I shower. So I'm at least taking care of myself. Because not showering can cause hygienic issues that make me feel even worse about my body. So a good emotional reset and way to build self-confidence is by showering. I'm thankful I have the ability to shower.

Something I’ve realized lately is that it’s okay if my body is changing, I’m changing too.