No Technology One Day Challenge
I’m about to “draw you out.” I’m fed up of scrolling through my newsfeed, to read the latest on the Coronavirus. And I don’t care how “positive” Instagram can be I’m so over scrolling through my feed. If you’ve reached that point too, let’s try doing something different
As my brother would say I’m about to “draw you out.” I’m fed up of scrolling through my newsfeed, to read the latest on the Coronavirus. And I don’t care how “positive” Instagram can be I’m so over scrolling through my feed. If you’ve reached that point too, let’s try doing something different. I double dare you to join my no tech one day challenge.
I usually turn my phone of on the weekend for a breather from the outside, but let’s take it one step further and log off from our laptops and TV’s as well.
Wondering where to start? I’ve written some ideas down below that I use. Try out at least 3 of the things and comment how it went in the section below! Legoooooo!
Have a fashion show!
Go through your wardrobe and mix and match outfits. If you’re anything like me you’ve got items in there that you haven’t worn for years. “Bring em out, bring ‘em out”
Cook something from scratch
Locate one of your recipe books and cook a meal from scratch or bake something. If you don’t have a recipe book, google a recipe that you’ve been meaning to try, and write it down on a piece of paper
Grab a book and read.
Sit yourself down somewhere comfortable and just get lost in the book. To mix it up, read out loud for 5 pages as well.
Sing out loud.
I’m talking about them timeless tracks that you secretly sing in the shower. Step out of the shower and give it all you’ve got. Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton & Mariah Carey bangers are always a good shout! I remix between singing songs that I can remember, attempting to do their beats and then making up my own song words. It works.
Go for a walk.
Don’t bring your phone, don’t play any music and just observe your surroundings. I’ve been doing it for the last 2 weeks and I feel like I’ve rediscovered the world.
Make a vision board.
What would you like your life to look like moving forward? Write words, glue on pictures, or even draw images.
Write a postcard to a friend.
No autocorrect, no touch typing. Just the good old school pen to paper. It actually feels weird at first. When I was younger me and my mum used to sit on either side of the door and write notes to each other pretending we were these random people. It’s one of my favourite childhood memories.
Pause yourself & observe
Sit on the floor, legs crossed with your eyes closed. And just observe the thoughts that come and go in your mind. I’ll start off by taking myself to a ‘peaceful’ place, and then a song with the words peace in it will come into my mind. And then my favourite music artist’s image will come up, then I’ll start wondering what hairstyle she has… Then I start thinking of what I’m going to do with my hair next." …
Create Uplifting Messages
Write affirmation post-it notes for yourself. Uplifting quotes and things you want to remind yourself. Leave them where you can easily access them. Good places are your headboard, on your fridge or in a jar by your bed!
Rona Madness: BPD Update
For the first time ever I feel like having Borderline Personality Disorder has prepared me for something. Big man ting, it’s about time! The uncertainty, panic and craziness are three things that consistently live inside my head so now that it’s out in the world I honestly feel more relaxed.
This week Rona season is not actually running me down into the ground. It feels mad typing this. But for the first time ever I feel like having Borderline Personality Disorder has prepared me for something. Big man ting, it’s about time! The uncertainty, panic and craziness are three things that consistently live inside my head so now that it’s out in the world I honestly feel more relaxed.
I also think that being a homebody has a big impact on how you find being restricted to your house. I like being indoors away from people. It makes my life calmer, and I don’t have to work on social skills. I’m so stink I know, I know… maybe after Rona, I’ll work on being social. Have you seen the meme where it says after the lockdown is over invite me everywhere, I promise I’ll come!
I got knocked down yesterday and had a long cry when I found out that a friend’s mum had died due to coronavirus related issues. I’m so sensitive to emotions, especially sad ones that I could feel it affecting my physically. I used the skills I learned in therapy to mellow me, but I’ve been bugaboo’ing my mum ever since. In the past, I’d let my sadness turn into a rage because I’d keep trying to squash it, but I remembered that emotions and feelings are likes waves, they come and go. So I let myself cry, I turned to faith and comforted my friend. I’m definitely more heated when I hear people are out and about for nonsense and bantering the lockdown. But I’m recognising the feelings rather than putting on my savage crown and ripping people.
One more thing I’ve felt over the past week is more present. I’ve started going on walks every couple of days and I’ve seen flowers bloom on trees. I’ve looked at daisies in the park and touched them. I haven’t focused on Daisys since about 2001 when I used to make daisy chains at school.
I’m ending the week feeling anxious and sad but it’s justified, so I’m not overwhelmed or stressed that I have these lingering feelings. Am I worried that my emotions will start bubbling and go into overdrive? 100%. But I’m also grateful that I’ve got a whole folder of Dialectical Behavioural Therapy notes for support, and a platform where I can write about how I’m feeling as an outlet.
I keep a couple of post-it notes on my bed just above where I sleep and one is so relevant to the times now. I recite it every morning… “Take It One Day At A Time.” The truth is that is all we can do.
10 Things It's OK to Do: Covid-19 Edition
I’m back, light-hearted and feeling wholesome, after a weekend with my phone off and Sims 4 as my companion. I’ve decided not to talk about travel today, I want to be in the here and now. Rolling with the waves really does sync up with good mental health. So roll on the It’s OK to-do list…
I’m back, light-hearted and feeling wholesome, after a weekend with my phone off and Sims 4 as my companion. I’ve decided not to talk about travel today, I want to be in the here and now. Rolling with the waves really does sync up with good mental health. So roll on the It’s OK to-do list…
1. To not have a full schedule of things to do each day. Yes, I said it this isn't a competition. We’re not on a camp retreat. Sometimes Netflix and eat all day!
2. Facetime bae or your mum for hours with absolutely nothing to say. Yes sometimes, I just stare at my mum like I haven’t spent the past 20+ years knowing what she looks like.
3. Walk around your house in heels. Major key, did you know it helps strengthen your legs!
4. Play Sims for 9 hours straight. Your optician might object but are you going for an appointment anytime soon?!
5. Ignore all phone calls and texts. Just because you've got more time doesn't mean you have to respond straight away, or at all.
6. Locate your DVD player and give Netflix a rest. The best movies are on DVD for sure.
7.Not wearing a bra, or underwear for that matter. We all need to breathe, Mind, Body and Soul… & all that #Free the nipps and pumpum
8. Fleek your face to the stars. Self-expression is not limited to the outside where there is actual fresh air & a motive. One of these days I’ll learn how to apply eyeshadow!
9. Stuff your face with a bag of food meanwhile over-worry at the same time that you don't have enough food.
10. Have full-blown conversations with your Teddy bear whilst ignoring the world. It ain't anybody’s business!
Rona Madness: Let's Check In
In a short space of time, around the world we have gone from being out and about, to “Please don’t go out too much”, to in countries like England and Italy “Oii get in yer house” And whilst I fully support the social distancing and lockdown plan, it can’t help but cloud the mind.
*In Adele’s voice* Hello it’s meeeee! Seriously though, I wanted to check in and find out how you’re doing.
In a short space of time, around the world we have gone from being out and about, to “Please don’t go out too much”, to in countries like England and Italy “Oii get in yer house” And whilst I fully support the social distancing and lockdown plan, it can’t help but cloud the mind.
I love being away from people so I was super gassed with the plan. I was doing the Charlton (from the Fresh Prince of Bel Air’s) side swings originally, but honestly, depression and the overactive thoughts have kicked in this week.
I’m aware of the pattern so I’m doing daily check-ins with myself, and practising techniques I’ve gained from therapy. I’m not a therapist, but I’m going to drop some gems. Each day I begin by being present and stretching. I haven’t mastered meditation yet so I stretch and listen to J Balvin’s new album.
Even if your mental health isn’t swaying into a sensitive direction daily morning check-ins are a good way to be present and set your intentions for the day. So even if you’re in your house riding this out by yourself, make sure you take the time to ask yourself “How am I doing, how do I feel?’
However you’re feeling each day, own it. And take it one day at a time.
Sending you some Frizzy love and light!