One way that I can make this space feel like my own is by the stories that I share with you. There are many stories being written throughout my days. Your days. Some more productive than others because duh, we’re humans! And because of that posts like these will be sprinkled here and there. Posts like what you ask?

Posts highlighting the times that I feel low. Where I discuss my journey with depression and anxiety.

Ive been feeling low lately. My emotions have been sorta all over the place. Physically and emotionally I’m experiencing the following depression symptoms:

• fatigue or more than usual (I’m a member of the always fatigued club*)
• sleep problems
• loss of interest in the things that I enjoy.
• Change in appetite
• Irritability
• Back pain/ body aches/ muscle tension/ clenching my teeth.

Just to name a few! And if you think you’re feeling this way feel free to use your favorite search engine and read up on the symptoms and what you can do. But if you ever think about hurting yourself get HELP!

What sucks most is that as much as I try to get a hold of all of these emotions, and nip them—- that’s not always the reality. The rollercoaster ride can last a few more hours, days? BUT it always passes. And this too shall pass. I just have to keep checking myself and reminding myself of that. And if you’re reading this, and have been feeling low I’m glad you’re here for this and hopefully feel a little at ease knowing that you’re NOT alone and that you got this! But don’t hesitate to voice that you need help if you do. Today was one of those days for me. I voiced that I wasn’t well. I’ll be sharing more about my emotional and mental health and the long journey that it has been and will continue to be. But, trust me… the more open and honest that you are about your feelings you’ll see the tools that you need to ride this ride until we get to The Better Days platform.

Love and light, Cin.

Hi again! Let’s get right to it!

I’ve been trying to create a new morning routine. Right now this is what it looks like:

Letting my dog Rosie out to relieve herself.
Adrian feeds Rosie.
I make Adrian’s breakfast.
I wash the morning dishes.
New* I workout at home.
New* I pick a daily oracle card.
I hydrate all morning. I rarely eat breakfast and one thing that aids my digestion is to drink water in the early morning.
Help Adrian with vocabulary words, spelling, reading, numbers etc.

Just to give you an idea. But, yes, routines help. They really do. And with all of ours being shaken and stirred while practicing social distancing, and staying home as much as possible, this gives me some sense of normalcy! I find myself picking up my cellphone and calling people. Just to hear their voice, and to socialize! Yes, I’ve been a pro at being an introvert throughout the years BUT when you’re told to introvert you sorta want to rebel and do the opposite—-DONT! Stay your tush at home as much possible. And calling people on the phone is the next best thing for me. What does your morning/start of day routine look like now?

After my workout I picked two cards. I picked from my daily oracle cards, and my spirit animal deck. And these were the cards:

Dolphin: Tune into the rhythm of your breath to find stillness and patience. And “There is a stream of love supporting my dreams.”

Patience. That is a word that has been following me this month. Messages telling me to be patient, to wait for what is coming because it’ll be worth it. I just have to trust the process and the Universe. And I share this message with you! Find calmness in being still, find comfort and patience in being still. Because I have a feeling that once this is in the past we will all be buzzing around like bees 🐝.

Love and light, Cin.

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