I Am My Life

Living Intentionally through mental ,physical & emotional well being

[Tiny Buddha @tinybuddha]

"The things we judge ourselves for—the anxiety, the coping mechanisms, the ways we try to escape—often began as ways to survive. And survival is not something to be ashamed of. It’s something to be understood.” ~Matt Little

The hidden survival patterns I mistook for brokenness: https://t.co/rybr6KYGYN

[savannah hope @savannahhope888]

Try this book to help you get started or to just keep
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You Are Not What You Think: The Egoless Path to Self-Esteem and Generous Love . David Richo

[I Am My Life @DWShinns]

Grounding exercise for when anxiety spikes. Save this. 🖤
5 things you can SEE. 4 you can TOUCH. 3 you can HEAR. 2 you can SMELL. 1 you can TASTE. The 5-4-3-2-1 method pulls your nervous system back into the present moment when panic tries to take you elsewhere. Bookmark this. Share it with someone it could help. #anxiety

[I Am My Life @DWShinns]

Not everything needs a response right now.
The pressure to reply instantly, decide immediately, and always be 'on' is a modern stressor with no biological precedent. Practise the pause. A 10-minute delay before responding to a stressful message can prevent a lot of regret — and a lot of cortisol.

[Tiny Buddha @tinybuddha]

The longer you ignore your own needs, the more likely they are to show up disguised as irritation.

[I Am My Life @DWShinns]

Therapy isn't a last resort. It's maintenance.
We service our cars before they break down. We should do the same for our minds. Therapy isn't for 'broken' people — it's for anyone who wants to understand themselves better. Normalising this is part of what changes culture. 💬 #mentalhealth

[I Am My Life @DWShinns]

Anxiety lies. Here's how to talk back.
Anxiety whispers worst-case scenarios as if they're facts. Next time it strikes, ask: 'Is this thought true? Is it 100% certain? What would I tell a friend thinking this?' You're not dismissing the feeling — you're auditing it. 🔍

[Tiny Buddha @tinybuddha]

"You can’t avoid pain in life, but you can stay open to love, beauty, and meaning in spite of it.” ~Lori Deschene

[I Am My Life @DWShinns]

"Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings." - William Arthur Ward #gratitude

[I Am My Life @DWShinns]

"Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more." Oprah Winfrey . So grab a gratitude journal today.
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[I Am My Life @DWShinns]

Your body keeps the score — so move it.
Even a 10-minute walk changes your brain chemistry. Movement releases BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) literally fertilizer for your neurons. You don't need a gym. You need to get up and go. Where will you walk today? #Mentalhealth

[I Am My Life @DWShinns]

You are not your thoughts.
Thoughts pass through like weather. You are the sky — not the storm. Noticing the difference is the first step to mental freedom. Try this today: when a negative thought arrives, say 'I notice I'm having the thought that…' and watch it lose some power.

[Gratitude HQ @gratefuledu64]

#WeekendVibes
Truth about PEACE 🥰…

[I Am My Life @DWShinns]

If you can be anything, be kind

[I Am My Life @DWShinns]

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[I Am My Life @DWShinns]

Mental Health Matters

[Tiny Buddha @tinybuddha]

Hard seasons end. Things get better. Trust that this won’t last forever.