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Are you feeling like you are not good enough or falling behind in life? It's a common feeling that many people in their 20s experience. It's easy to let negative thoughts about ourselves fill us with anxiety, sadness, and anger. Lately, I have found myself looking back at old pictures and reminiscing about how much easier life was back then, how I looked thinner, or how my hair was healthier. But if I could go back in time and tell my past self that I would miss them in the future, I think my past self would have just laughed. It's important to stop being so hard on ourselves and appreciate the present moment. We spend so much time being harsh on ourselves that we let the moment pass us by, and we will eventually miss ourselves from that moment. So let's take a moment to appreciate ourselves and the present, and not worry about the past or future. Let's be kind to ourselves and embrace the journey we are on.
Spring Cleaning: Letting Go of Clothes That No Longer Serve Me. Spring is the perfect time for cleaning, I decided to do some spring cleaning in my closet. I tend to clean out my drawers and throw out anything that doesn't serve me anymore. With this particular cleaning, I always tend to find clothes that I forgot I even had. Sometimes I find clothes that I can't believe even fit me at a time. My normal thought process is, "I'll save it, and when I lose weight, I'll be able to wear it again." The truth is, I'll probably never be able to wear those clothes again. My body is not the same as when I was 18. My diet has changed, my schedule has changed, and my body is growing and developing. But how lucky am I that my body loves me enough to keep growing and helps me wake up in the morning? How lucky am I that I am able to afford food, and most importantly, how lucky was I to get the opportunity to grow? As a teenager, I could eat whatever I wanted and not feel guilty. I was able to enjoy a night out with my friends and not have to worry about how I looked in those jeans or that top. Letting go of clothes that no longer serve me is a reminder that my body is constantly changing, and that's okay. It's a reminder to appreciate my body for what it is and what it does for me every day. It's a reminder to let go of the past and embrace the present. And most importantly, it's a reminder to be grateful for all that I have and all that I am.
For my second intervention, I took inspiration from Yoko Ono's cutting clothes; with the clothes, I decided to get rid of them. In her video, Yoko Ono allowed people to cut however much they wanted, allowing them complete control. I decided to twist that and give "myself" control instead of other people. I wrote down how old I was and a specific memory of that article of clothing and the size I had my sister ( representing a younger version of me ) cut the clothing. I chose my sister because she is a confident 12-year-old who is not afraid to wear what she wants or speak out about her opinion, something I wish I could do. My sister reminds me of me with this intervention. I hope to remind her to appreciate the present instead of focusing on tomorrow. This intervention took place in my house , on a sunny day, many moms going for their daily walk passed by. My mom was always able to watch through the kitchen window. It was essential for me for women to be able to watch this because many of them, especially new moms, are hoping to get back in shape, as for my mom, who struggled and continues to struggle with her body after three kids.
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