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Jude Jones (they/them)'s avatar

I wish I could upload my picture to this comment! Well, not really - I reached for the first thing next to my bed and drew it on a paper towel, so it looks pitiful. As are some of the sections. It shows I really need to do better with eating, joyful movement, therapy, and hygiene. Yikes!

Thank you for the inspiration.

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Hanna Keiner (she/her)'s avatar

Hi Jude! If you'd like to share your picture with me, you can attach them in a DM!! :)

I am sure to me it will look anything but pitiful!

Also, could I share something I'm noticing about your word choice?

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Jude Jones (they/them)'s avatar

Oh, dear - I'm afraid I didn't take a picture and I threw away the sorry tissue!

And, yes, of course - I am open to your feedback. I suspect I might be judging myself too harshly?

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Hanna Keiner (she/her)'s avatar

... well I notice you said "I really NEED to do better" instead of for example "I WANT to or I'd LIKE to...". Also: what does "do better" mean? and the 'yikes' in the end isn't exactly giving vibes that you'd enjoy any of this...

And I'll throw the question back at you: do you feel you're judging yourself too harshly and how would you want to rephrase it?

(these are SUCH coachy questions, I can't help it! And there's no need to share, I just really don't want this wheel to create yet another layer of shame and "shoulds" about where we're falling short of taking care of our own wellbeing!)

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Tara Y's avatar

Adding this exercise to my journaling prompts! I’ve done a similar exercise before but not in a while. Thanks for sharing

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Hanna Keiner (she/her)'s avatar

Glad you like this, Tara! It's so versatile! I also tend to forget that I have this in my toolbox but I think it's also a good one to complete on a regular basis, whether once a year or maybe quarterly as the seasons change? As a way to see the connection over time...

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