Mini March Reflection
- livingwmary
- Mar 31, 2023
- 3 min read
Happy Friday! Happy last day of March!
March seriously flew by. In the beginning of the month I really focused on setting simple and meaningful intentions to make the most out of the month. And so I did exactly what I set my mind and heart to. I used this month as an opportunity for growth. February was a really dark time for me. I really struggled with my depression, anxiety and eating. In all honesty, I am not sure why, but I felt incredibly hopeless in the moment. After being vulnerable and seeking help, I realized that I had the ability to shift my mindset and take back control of my life. I decided I was not going to let one bad moment in my life dictate the way I was going to live the rest of my days.
Now I am writing to you on the last day of March with loads of good energy. I took this month to focus on filling my cup and putting myself out there. I was on my first panel as a Morgan's Message ambassador and spoke on my own experience with eating disorders in athletes (click the link to watch the recording)
I have come to the realization that when I act on my passion and life out my purpose, life becomes a whole lot better. It can be really easy to neglect the part of you that may seem foreign to society -- but when you lose sight of what sparks that light inside of you, it becomes impossible to remain faithful that you have a mission in life. But please hear me when I say you do. You are here for a reason and are loved by so many.
With all of this being said, tomorrow is a new month! How amazing! A new opportunity for growth and life. Set a few intentions today or tomorrow:
What is one small thing you can do for yourself everyday that gives you something to look forward to?
What is one coping mechanism you can try to implement when your anxiety feels paralyzing and overwhelming?
How can you make this month better than last month?
What is one thing you want to work on this month?
What are the things that fill your cup? How can you add more of that into your life?
Spring has definitely sprung here in DC which means that summer is in the near future. This can bring up a lot of emotions for people, especially those who have had a history with disordered eating. I want to share a quote that I saw on instagram yesterday by @itsclairexu:
"Life is too short to restrict your body before every summer, after every holiday, before every night out, after every spontaneous food run, before every event, after every celebration, before every vacation, and after every time you eat more than you think you should've. If you spend so much time trying to prepare or compensate for every experience, you'll miss out on everything else -- and life is way too short for that."
The first part of this quote really spoke to me regarding the change in season. I think the reason February was so hard for me was because I was being bombarded on the media that there were x amount of days until summer -- the perfect amount of time to "get ready". I easily fell back into a disordered mindset with food which ultimately contributed to my overall negative headspace. I was missing out on so much because I was so focused on shrinking myself & honestly I feel guilty for saying this because it is against everything I believe. But I am a human too!
If you are struggling with this right now too, especially as summer is approaching, try to adapt this mindset:
Allowance -- allow yourself to struggle. Sit with the feelings of discomfort.
Acceptance -- accept where you are and what you are feeling. Understand that there is so much more live to live that chasing a different body.
Intention -- focus on where you are now and where you want to be (in regards to a positive mindset) Don't let diet culture win. Your circumstances are temporary & there is light at the end of the tunnel.
I know this was quite the thought dump but this represents some thoughts going on in my head right now. Allow yourself to struggle. Accept where you are and what you are feeling. Heal your inner peace by shifting your mindset.
XO,
Mo
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