Bujo Momma

53 Wife Mom Bipolar with Depression and Anxiety. I love Bullet Journaling as a tool to cope with Mental Illness and to reach for my goals of being healthy physically, mentally, and spiritually. Welcome to my page. Feel free to message me.

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Please help Greg with his medical organized by Maggie Byrge

This fundraiser is for my baby brother , Greg Smith, in OKC.  Several years ago, he lai… Maggie Byrge needs your support for Please help Gre

If you could share and pray for him, I would truly appreciate it. And any donations would be a blessing.

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How to Have a Successful Day

1. Get up early

2. Make a plan for the day

3. Prioritise the items on your ‘to do’ list

4. Picture yourself succeeding

5. Get to work, and make a start on those tasks

6. Pace yourself, and ensure you take short breaks

7. Notice small achievements, and the progress you’ve made

8. Get some exercise, and choose to eat healthily

9. Practice being thankful

10. Unplug, unwind, and end the day with a good night’s sleep.

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Emotional Wellness

If you want to boost your emotional health then build the following into your life:

1. Develop a good group of friends. If possible, try to have a wide group of friends. Then, if someone moves away, or you change your school or hobbies, you’ll still have a healthy support system in place.

2. Learn to appreciate solitude. Isolation isn’t the same as solitude. Isolation is being cut off from others for negative reasons; solitude is enjoying space and time for yourself. It allows you to recharge your batteries.

. Invest time in getting fit. People who are fit and healthy generally feel better about themselves. Also, exercise releases feel good hormones so we feel happier, more optimistic and relaxed.

4. Allow yourself to goof off and have a laugh. Too much work will drain your energy.

5. Discover your passion and invest time in that. We all have something that brings us alive, and seems to resonate with who we are inside.

6. Plan for difficulties and problems. We all encounter problems and hard times in this life. Expecting that to happen helps us feel more in control.

7. Work on increasing your self-awareness. If we can learn about ourselves, and our natural tendencies, we can learn to master weaknesses, and work to change and grow.

8. Be willing to take risks. Though it’s hard to step out into unknown territory, you’ll find it’s more rewarding to stretch yourself, and grow.

9. Watch out for energy vampires. There are people who tend to drain your time and energy. Learn to practice selfcare by having healthy boundaries.

10. Ask for help when you need it. We all need support and encouragement at times. Also, offer help to others their life is difficult.

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How to Find Purpose in Life

1. Take time to ponder the questions “What really matters in life; what do I want to have achieved when I look back over my life?”

2. Make time for solitude and silence. Filling every minute makes it hard to listen to our intuition, or that inner guiding voice.

3. Seek out people who inspire you – and then learn from them. There are many people who live inspiring lives. We can learn from their experience, and what they have to share.

4. Consciously monitor your progress. It is easy to slip back into unproductive habits. Hence, we need to be committed to sticking to our plan.

5. Accept that struggles and setbacks will be part of your experience. There will be times when you are tempted to give up and stop trying … but choosing to keep going will lead you to your dreams.

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This can help you move forward.

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7 Quick Tips for Changing a Negative Mood

1. Change your environment, or leave the room.

2. Switch your thinking, or redirect your thoughts.

3. Go outside and get some exercise.

4. Listen to the music that usually lifts your mood.

5. Look at those old photographs that always make you laugh.

6. Text or call a friend who’s really going through tough times.

7. Be nice to a stranger – play it forward – and be kind.

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This works.

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How to Move Ahead and Make the Most of your Life

1. Pay attention to what bugs you – it could be telling you something important about yourself.

2. Don’t just live with blah or negative feelings. Decide that you will fight to have a happier life.

3. Don’t change or stifle your personality. You’re valuable and special – so be true to who you are.

4. Pay attention to your physical symptoms. They may be highlighting unresolved frustrations, pain that needs addressing, or deep unhappiness.

5. Notice where your mind goes when it starts to wander. This often gives you insights into wishes, hopes and dreams.

6. Be willing to acknowledge and face your fears as they’re stopping you from going for the life you want to have.

7. Instead of feeling jealous or envious of others ask yourself what is missing from your own life right now.

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Love this.

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How to Stop Being a People Pleaser

1. Recognize that you have choices. Usually people-pleasers feel as if they don’t have a choice, and they have to say yes when someone asks for their help. But you DO have a choice – and it’s Ok to say no.

2. Decide on your priorities. If you already have commitments or you have set priorities then it’s easy to say no as you’ve a genuine “excuse”. Do what matters most to you, and please remember - it’s your life!

3. Stall for time – don’t give an answer right away. Say you need a bit of time before you make up your mind. That allows you time and space to think about the consequences. For other things will likely suffer if you take on far too much.

4. Don’t be afraid to add conditions to your yeses. For example, say that you’ll only say yes if someone else says yes as well – or only take on a new task for a set period of time.

5. Are you being manipulated? There are plenty who will use you to ensure their plans succeed, so watch out for those compliments and empty flattery.

6. Be firm when you say no. The first time you say no it feels uncomfortable and hard. But once you’ve done that a few times it starts to feel much easier. Also, if you sound confident then others take you seriously.

7. Don’t defend you decision. You have a right to say no – and to NOT defend yourself. It’s your life after all - you don’t have to explain “why” … or come up with excuses … or be pushed and pressurised. And don’t apologise to others - saying no is not a crime!

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So true.

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Help

If this is not allowed, I apologize.I set up a Go Fund Me for my little brother who is really sick. He is a grown man, but to me he will always be my little brother.If you can find it in your heart to help him, if only a couple of dollars it would be greatly appreciated.Thank you for your time in advance and God Bless.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/financial-assistance-for-medical-amp-transportation?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1

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Please pray his needs will be met. Thank you.

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Help

If this is not allowed, I apologize.I set up a Go Fund Me for my little brother who is really sick. He is a grown man, but to me he will always be my little brother.If you can find it in your heart to help him, if only a couple of dollars it would be greatly appreciated.Thank you for your time in advance and God Bless.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/financial-assistance-for-medical-amp-transportation?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1

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“Close your eyes and imagine the best version of you possible. That’s who you really are, let go of any part of you that doesn’t believe it.”

— Unknown

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Needed this

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10 Things that can Wreck your Life

1. Not living in the moment. Always wishing you were somewhere else, doing something different with other people.

2. Blaming your problems on your past. Although the past affects us, it need not define us. We can choose, decide and act – and take control of our lives. Don’t let your past heartaches and pain affect who you become.

3. Running away from problems. It’s pointless to bury your head in the sand and pretend that things are fine when you’re dealing with a problem. Face reality, take action and work to turn things round.

4. Being ungrateful. Being thankful sets you free in your heart and mind. It inspires all that’s good and, also, oils relationships. But an ungrateful person will wear others down. It destroys your spirit, and it saps your energy.

5. Being angry and bitter. Refusing to forgive and bearing grudges against others will slowly poison our personality. It’s much better to release them and to focus, instead, on living a happy and fulfilling life.

6. Letting your expectations rule your life. Life rarely goes smoothly and according to plan – and people disappoint us and let us down. Accepting this is normal takes some tension out of life.

7. Disrespecting yourself and others. Every single person deserves respect, and every single person is fighting their own battle. So focus on being kind, understanding and forgiving.

8. Neglecting important relationship. A relationship that’s built on unconditional love – where a person accepts us for who and what we are – is truly something special that is worth fighting for.

9. Loving people who are bad for us. Not everyone you meet is going to build into your life. Beware of those who who’ll use you, or who want to bring you down, who only want to hurt you, or destroy your confidence.

10. Never taking risks. If you always play it safe, you’ll find you end up going nowhere. You must be willing to take risks or you’ll regret it later on.

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How to Cope with Blah Days

1. Recognise that it’s a feeling, and our moods go up and down. Shrug your shoulders, grit your teeth and choose to make it through the day. Nothing’s really wrong – and there is nothing wrong with you. It’s just the way you’re feeling, and our feelings usually change.

2. Don’t be hard and condemn yourself. Don’t beat yourself up for feeling miserable and blah, or for feeling apathetic and low on energy. Be patient, understanding and gentle with yourself. You’re no worse than other people as we ALL have some bad days

3. Do something rather that nothing. Do a few mindless tasks so you don’t just waste the day. You’re likely to feel better once you’ve got those out the way. They’re usually the kind of things you never want to do!

4. Only do as much as you have to. It’s going to take all your strength just to make it through the day. Preserve your energy. Leave some things for another day.

5. Be extra nice to yourself. Do the kinds of things that help to brighten up your day. For example, go out for a coffee, or have a bubble bath, turn up your favourite music or call a bunch of friends. Do any of the things you know will help to boost your mood.

6. Remind yourself that it’s likely to pass. A bad day is just a day. It’s not the whole of your life. It doesn’t mean your goals are wrong or nothing will work out.

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How to Kill Feelings of Inadequacy

1. Choose to like, love, value, and believe in yourself. Choose to be your greatest allay – and the best friend you could have.

2. Ask a good friend if they’ll tell you what they like about you most. Then believe what they are saying – don’t just push their words aside.

3. Commit to discovering what you’re good at and enjoy, then invest time and energy on developing those traits.

4. Don’t exalt others’ gifts as if they matter more than yours. Every talent is important. Don’t right off your personal strengths.

5. Learn to show yourself compassion when you struggle or you fail. And remember “you are human” - so you’re going to make mistakes.

6. Notice ways that you are growing … ways you’re changing over time. Give yourself some credit for this – you are different from before.

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Online Counseling provides some of the best advice for people struggling with low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety; just to name a few. I love their posts and encourage everyone to give them a try as we all face challenges from time to time.  

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Goal made

So proud today. I have been a Pepsi addict for over 30 years. I just went 24 hours Pepsi free. It might not seem like much but I have never been able to do it before. Baby steps towards my goals for better mental and physical health. #onedayatatime. #babysteps #bettermeahead #fitnotthin #nodietsrealchanges #50equalsfabulous

passed my day. 3222017. #itgetseasier #onedayatatime #fitnotthin #bettermeahead #babysteps

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Passed my 5th 24 hours with no Pepsi. After 30 years addiction it seems like a miracle. I am encouraged and feel like my goals are attainable now that I am breaking the chains of my last great addiction. I gave up cigarettes almost 2 years ago. It means even more to me since I have mental illness and the challenge is real.   #fitnotthin  #babysteps #nodietsrealchanges #badhabitsbroken #Igotthis #onedayatatime #bettermeahead #nodiets #nevertoooldtogetbetter #bethebestyoucanbe  #healthyforlife  #healthyisbeautiful

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How to Take Care of Yourself

1. Be kind and understanding with yourself. Don’t beat yourself or put yourself down.

2. Be assertive, and be willing to stand up for yourself. Express your personal view points, opinions and desires.

3. Don’t be a doormat, or be used by other people. Demonstrate self respect, and demand respect from others.

4. Say “no” if you want to – you don’t always have to please. Your life is your own, so decide and choose for you.

5. Seek help if you need it – that’s a sign that you’re mature. And we all need support and advice from time to time.

6. Be a life-long learner who finds life fascinating, and is always keen to learn and try different things.

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Good advice  Especially number 3.  

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Love this inspiration!