#lovethemwell

[excitedatthethoughtofliving]

" In a world that has decided that it's going to lose its mind, be more kind my friends, try to be more kind." #frankturner #loveovergold #lovethemwell #gratitude #joy #sunnydays #summerhasgone #bemorekind #friendship https://www.instagram.com/p/CWHB1C3sUk1Dqq6-UCBknOXIpWmd0Fhf81yrhM0/?utm_medium=tumblr

[nataliepeebles]

INTERNAL SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGICAL PRESS

When it comes to internal social psychological press, as someone with an HBDI profile of 3111, the emotional side of myself matters in order to perform at my best. It is so easy to tell when I am not at my best internally, because I can’t focus and that’s most likely because I am having some kind of dilemma with a person in the above photo. 

This is my tribe. These are my core groups. At its roots these groups are from: AWE, my mom’s side of the family, my dad’s side of the family, my ADPi housemates and best friends, my band best friends from high school, and Student Government friends from high school. 

Yes, there is a chance that it could be from something else, but realistically if any of my best friends or family is having problems, I am too. I am known for taking on other people’s problems and not always good at letting others take on mine. That’s something I’ve been realizing this semester.

I’ve never struggled with depression, but I am starting to realize that I think I have anxiety about a lot of things. My mind is constantly racing and thoughts never seem to stop pouring in. I know for a fact that if I went to a doctor and told them about this they would realistically probably medicate me, but I also don’t feel like it has gotten bad enough to want to take meds everyday for it. Sometimes a little bit of anxiety keeps me on my toes. 

I have a huge tendency of taking on more than I am capable of. When this happens (and it happens often) I end up stressed out beyond belief. When I am overly stressed I can’t perform at my optimal level. When this happens I end up not sleeping much at all and sometimes I get very shaky. That’s when I know I need to rest.

I have an interesting relationship with rest. I love sleep, but it’s never been as much of a priority for me. I live by the mentality “I’ll sleep when I’m dead,” but acknowledge that no sleep leads to burnout much easier. I never plan to not sleep, it just ends up not happening. 

Part of this might be that as a college student my body can handle this grind  lifestyle, but I really do need to start changing my ways in order to maximize my productiveness internally. I do my best when I am comfortable in every area: mentally, physically, and emotionally in all aspects of my life. I have trouble compartmentalizing and if I have a serious problem with any of these areas, I tend to struggle through that week in general.

After thinking about this some more, a few best practices for myself: 

1. REST. Seriously, sit down and take a break every so often. Naps are incredible and take advantage of the difference that they can make. 

2. Exercise. Go for a run. Outside. If it is cold, just wear gloves and ear-warmers and you’ll be fine. Something about running outside in any weather and blasting music allows me to clear my mind. I have to focus on my breathing rather than all of the stresses I feel.

3. For the love, eat a meal. When I am stressed out I have no appetite. I swear I have lost weight this semester because if I am stressed out I simply do not get hungry. Eat even if you aren’t hungry. This will help even if the food doesn’t slap as much as it usually does.

4. Go rant to someone. A housemate, a friend, a sister. When I was little, someone told me that I was a volcano because I just bottled up everyone’s problems until I erupted. I am no longer this bad, but still not always good at sharing everything. If I am stressed I have a tendency of going to grind at the library rather than taking a few extra minutes to call my mom and talk about my day. Ranting works for me. 

[myampersanity]

#lovethemwell

[excitedatthethoughtofliving]

Isolation and physical distancing is tough. It screws with your mind, it tests relationships and it means sacrifice. It also saves lives. And resources. And enables the health care system to function. It is crucial! But it is very, very difficult. . . I am deeply sorry for the ones, whose mental health is in uproar, the ones, who could not live through this pandemic safely and are now facing their own battles for the sake of their minds. I am sorry for those, whose head has gone under, whose coping mechanisms where no longer applicable, or no longer enough. I am sorry for those who are part of the "elderly, disabled or chronically ill people", these are worrying times. It's hard to hear these groups discussed, thinking how those talking about them rarely belong in the category themselves. My grandmother is really scared, which angers me. I don't want her to be afraid like this. I want her to believe in our human solidarity. I want her to know, how people are selflessly or grudgingly sacrificing their comfortable routines for people like her. . . I want to be mindful of the awakening consciousness of our deep human connection this has triggered. I want to appreciate that more people acknowledge the power of biology and nature. Maybe all of this will become a powerful lesson for all of us. Life will eventually feel normal again! But it's hard. It really is. And it's okay to feel that. Yet I firmly believe that time and humanity are on our side! . . #wirvsvirus #corona #covid #physicaldistancenotsocialdistance #isolation #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #somuchlove #lovethemwell #loveovergold #stayhome #wirbleibenzuhause #solidarity #lgbtq #chronicillness #grateful #humanbeing #feminism #coronavirus #germany #history #timeisonyourside #fight #workhard #beautiful #socialdistancing #relationshipsarework #family #safetyfirst (hier: Zuhause) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-eOC2pnqEq/?igshid=1w042bcdgldrq

[excitedatthethoughtofliving]

Hi there Mister! . . . . . #photography #layers #bar #nightphotography #skybar #urbanadventures #lovethemwell #loveovergold #goodconversation #instaphoto #instaphotography #mirrorselfie #mirrors #levels #nightlights #nofilterneeded #nofilter https://www.instagram.com/p/B83cv9MCWpL/?igshid=1pyo541qd8kde

[excitedatthethoughtofliving]

Love over gold. . I am the luckiest girl in the world, to have a group of humans to do life with. Some of you I have known for years, some even longer than that, going on decades! Some of you just recently came into my life. Regardless of time, the experiences you gave me became my memories. . . They are the scraps and fragments, the odd feeling and memory of a smile I will carry with me for a very long time to come. Thank you for all the birthdays, the coffee talks, the nighttime cuddles, the rainy walks, the missed trains, missed calls, endless voice messages, the laughter, the beer, the anxious thoughts we shared, the help you give me, the morning talks in pyjamas, the adventure days and grocery trips. . . There is so much more to say, but I will leave it at that. Thank you for making my 24th special and joining forces with me for another rotation around the sun. . . . #grateful #loveovergold #thesearethedays #freedom #love #friendship #memories #buildatribe #lovethemwell #lucky #dailyinspiration #loveyou #loveyoumore #lovemylife #students #girlswholearn #guyswholearn #lgbtq🌈 #chronicillness #battle #livingwell #mindfulness #colognepride #csd https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzxm-UZCZ9P/?igshid=1dfrixvgkp5jb

[excitedatthethoughtofliving]

Just two girls hoping you had a very happy Easter sunday! #loveovergold #play #grateful #eastersunday #lovethemwell https://www.instagram.com/p/CcdlewDsddW2xo4rSgw2Cwrr-uoWttK0x4R3gI0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[excitedatthethoughtofliving]

We'll look back on this and smile, because it was life and we lived it. #grateful #loveovergold #lovethemwell #freedom #ayear #luckygirl #lifeisgood #newyear #2021 #friendship #investinlove https://www.instagram.com/p/CYMJ35YsFrsGlvlYbT45dNO9DhdR_I0aasCjS80/?utm_medium=tumblr

[excitedatthethoughtofliving]

I simply cannot believe I've known you for 12 years by now. How we've grown together! I love you and I love sharing time with you. Here's to being women in this world! Let's make more videos. ;) #grateful #loveovergold #lovethemwell #girlswholearn #growingup #friendship #love #adventure #thegoldendays #staygolden https://www.instagram.com/p/CXgNKiYsG5aW21zi3gCokq3VR7hKf7RjCblRxA0/?utm_medium=tumblr

[excitedatthethoughtofliving]

My Dad took me to see the place my grandmother moved to when she wanted to begin a new life on her own. She came here to start the next chapter she had envisioned for herself. And seeing this city, the sea, smelling the air, walking along the shore, I understand why she came here. It's a good little corner of the world. I like to think my grandmother was an adventurous, kind, brave little lady. #history #family #shorebreak #grateful #loveovergold #lovethemwell #explore #memory #biography (hier: Schleswig, Schleswig-Holstein) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSERwhWjAzik940-usjPxTRlEh3-skwFnApleA0/?utm_medium=tumblr

[excitedatthethoughtofliving]

We're just over here, recreating our first lockdown picture in much wetter circumstances, while Germany is recreating its lockdown. Anyways, merry Christmas to everybody! #grateful #loveovergold #lovethemwell #mycat #lockdown #isolation #thischristmas #christmaseve #rainy #winter #germany https://www.instagram.com/p/CJMZ4nLnxg-/?igshid=1hs5jm6tms6nr

[excitedatthethoughtofliving]

"But I place one foot before the other, confident because I know that everything we are right now is everything that was." Sometimes you walk into your shadow, and that's fine. I had a rough couple of weeks, but I do believe it's all going to get better soon. Boy have I learned new lessons along the way. #frankturner #onefootbeforetheother #loveovergold #grateful #lovethemwell #love #explore #discover #strength #chronicillness #chronicallyill #keepyourheadup #friendship #tribe #optimism #lucky https://www.instagram.com/p/CHc3y5LHGZP/?igshid=2p2fj2ob0hkv

[excitedatthethoughtofliving]

Nature has taught me a lot about life and beauty. When I took this photo, it was actually raining really hard, and yet, the sun came through giving golden hour a couple of minutes more, before it set. Storm and Shine can happen simultaneously. When a loved one is battling for their life, I rediscover my loving tenderness, my capability to sacrifice. When life is hard, as it is now for so many of us, we hold on to the beauty of it. Storm and Shine. #2020 #love #naturelover #loveovergold #lovethemwell #gratitude #memories #family #coronavirus #keepcalm #storm #thoughtoftheday https://www.instagram.com/p/CC9AX57nbxX/?igshid=zjusoid6rxe0

[excitedatthethoughtofliving]

You know what's funny? Every person I know struggles with an aspect of their lives they feel they should have figured out "by now". Some thinks it's their career, their love life, their education. Everybody has something. Somehow, we all feel behind. But behind in what? In life? How? Tell me please, how could someone even fall behind? This idea suggests that there is a universal timeline in life. But there can't be. Whether we live 30 or 90 years, our lives are an entity in themselves. Incomparable. So what's up with feeling behind? Isn't this just a new phenomenon of the fragmented society we live in, pushing us to consume more, aspire more, learn more, strive for perfection. Let's ditch all of that and march through life as a parade of pride and joy for each of us! #pride #joy #feelingbehind #growingup #gratitude #loveovergold #thoughtoftheday #joyful #letdhaveaparade #lovethemwell #livewell #liveslowly #girlswholearn #girlswhoread #timelines #time'sup #newtomorrow #freedom #friendship #love https://www.instagram.com/p/CC0df1GnJ_2/?igshid=1bpdxtll1vlnv

[excitedatthethoughtofliving]

I turned 25 the other day. And I have been evaluating my life choices since then.... is a quarter life crisis the real deal? (Supposing I'll reach 100 of course.) #grateful #loveovergold #friendship #lovethemwell #naturelover #sunshine #wanderlust #woods #nature #girlswholearn #girlswhoread #girlswholikegirls #girlsgirlsgirls #2020isweird #quarterlifecrisis #25 #reflections #inspired #celebrateyourlife #keepthemclose https://www.instagram.com/p/CCiXTBjHALT/?igshid=17kyjf2j54cja

[excitedatthethoughtofliving]

Feeling happy and small. There are still a lot of ways to enjoy life. But it feels strange how we're all living now, not gonna lie. . . . . #grateful #loveovergold #lovethemwell #joy #becareful #covid_19 #naturelover #wanderlust #hike #onyourfeet #explore #discover #love #memories #friendship #tryinghard #findingjoy #studentlife #girlsgirlsgirls #lgbtq #chronicillness #effort #summervibes #enjoyyourself https://www.instagram.com/p/CAfSOefH-H3/?igshid=pzzzopmf6obj