i don’t know about you guys, but i just love the feeling i get after i clean something. i feel so accomplished and put together. it’s just a very good feeling for me. the same applies to when i clean out the clutter in my heart and mind.
i have a really bad habit of collecting clutter inside of my head and letting it weigh down my heart. but lately i’ve been trying to clean it out. as someone who has spent their entire life bottling up all of my emotions until they explode all over an innocent bystander, i know a little bit about clutter on the inside. but, i’m learning how to fix that.
very recently, when someone asks what is bothering me, if i trust them, i tell them. and i’m brutally honest. afterward i feel so much better now that i’ve got it out. now, don’t get me wrong, there is a difference in venting and dumping your problems onto someone else. everyone deals with their own stuff so you shouldn’t be adding your problems to theirs. instead, just tell them how you’re feeling, and let them help. and when you feel a little better, do the same for them! there is nothing worse than someone who constantly complains to you but ever even takes the time to ask you how you’re doing yourself.
once you’ve mastered the art of expressing your emotions in a healthy way, breathe. whenever you can feel a knot growing in your throat from everything building up, breathe. close your eyes and let it digest. seek comfort. let someone see you vulnerable. it’s okay, i promise. once i learned that it’s okay to be vulnerable, i’ve been beginning to process my emotions properly. and let me tell you, it feels great.
it’s very nice having a clear mind most days. so let your mind be clear. do what you need to do to process what you’re feeling. cry, paint, write, etc. but most of all, talk to someone you trust. i promise you’re not burdening them. if you don’t have anyone to be that person, let me. if you ever need someone to just vent to, talk to me. i don’t mind at all. we all want for everyone to be happy and healthy!
thanks for reading,
peace out girl scout 🙂
Thanks, Bri. This was a very warm post, and I appreciate it (especially now). I see a lot of amazing points in this, and the mention of growth is inspiring. I like how you made a connection between typical spring cleaning and the mind. Cleaning, whether it be in a space or in your mind and your heart, is incredibly important, I believe. This break (thanks, Coronavirus) has presented a myriad of challenges, but it has also provided time to take a step back and reevaluate. I felt extremely cluttered a week ago, so I cleaned my room. In doing so, I felt like I could breathe, and I realized that I mainly felt like that because my mind and heart were both cluttered. I think everyone needs a little bit of spring cleaning for their living space and themselves. Thank you for sharing, and I am glad to hear more of how amazing you are. This is a lot of great advice. (: