Wellness Diaries 1

 Episode 1. 

How One Random Compliment Shifted My Whole Mood (And Then...)


I was standing in line at the pharmacy, just trying to pick up something for a headache and maybe a packet of chips I didn’t need. Hair in a half puff, slippers slightly oversized, and in the sweatshirt I had sworn I won't wear in public anymore.

That’s when the woman behind me tapped my shoulder.

She smiled and said,

 “You look like someone who gives really good hugs.”

Huh?

I blinked. Then I smiled. Then I did that awkward laugh people do when they’re both confused and flattered. I mean… thank you? I think?

But walking out, something in me lifted.

Because even though I was tired and in my ‘just-manage’ clothes, someone saw something warm in me. Something good.

Plot twist?

As I walked down the stairs feeling like a healing sunflower, the chips I’d stuffed in my bag slipped out and rained down the staircase in front of everyone.

I just stood there watching it fall like petals.


Still, compliment in hand, pride slightly cracked, I smiled all the way home.


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Saying No Without Guilt

Image
A Kind Guide to Setting Boundaries . We’ve all done it before- said yes when we didn’t want to. Maybe it was a work thing, a social invite or just one more task on a never-ending to-do list. It may seem quite small in the moment but these yes(es) can quietly build up. Eventually we end up tired, stretched thin and wondering how we got there.   We often imagine that saying no might sometimes feel rude or selfish or you just don’t want to disappoint anyone.  But over time, one comes to realize that saying no isn’t about pushing people away. It’s about making space to care for ourselves in a respectful way. It’s not harsh, it’s honest and it’s one of the kindest things we can do for ourselves and for others. We live in a world that glorifies being busy, being helpful and being available. But no one can be everything to everyone and when we try, we lose ourselves in the process. When we take on more than we can handle, even things we usually enjoy can feel like a burden. Our ene...
Read more

Struggling To Sleep?

Image
  How To Turn Your Bedroom Into a Deep Rest Sanctuary. Let’s be honest, most of us think we are getting adequate rest just because we are in bed for eight hours. But the truth? Deep, restorative sleep isn’t just about the number of hours. It’s about the quality. When you don’t get proper rest, it starts to show up in sneaky ways. You wake up groggy, your mood dips, your focus is off, and everything just feels overwhelming. This makes you more reactive. Your sleep space is not supporting your body’s natural wind-down. So, if you are craving deeper rest (the kind that actually refuels you), here are a few simple but powerful tips that can transform your sleep routine. 1.   Less blue, more mood. You know that glow from your phone or laptop? It’s tricking your brain into thinking it’s still daytime. Blue light messes with your Melatonin production- the hormone that tells your body it’s time to wind down. Try swapping out harsh lights for soft, warm bedside lamps. Also...
Read more

Said Too Much Again?

Image
  Learning To Speak with Intention, Not Just Emotion.     Why we do sometimes feel like we always say too much? It might happen in a flurry of nerves or when you're trying to fill an awkward silence. Maybe it happens when you are trying to connect, to be understood or to explain your side of an issue a little too thoroughly. And when you walk away from the conversation, you’re thinking, “why did I say all of that?” or “that was too much, again”.  Many of us carry the weight of wanting to be heard, respected and accepted and in the process, we sometimes over-share or over-explain. You don’t have to say more to be more. Over-sharing isn’t always a lack of self-control, it’s often more of a signal. A signal that we are feeling anxious, vulnerable or unsure that our words will land the way we intend.  Psychologically, over-sharing can stem from: strong anxiety or discomfort with silence , a strong desire to build intimacy or to be liked , difficulty regulating emo...
Read more