You are definitely not alone :) It's really hard to remember to slow down sometimes, especially when society tells you to just keep going, to be stronger, better, smarter, etc... I think it's really important to remind yourself to take a break sometimes, even if that feels like slacking, or not doing what you're supposed to do. But taking care of yourself and giving yourself time is just as important.
Ah yes, mindfulness. I should really get back into that practice. I used to meditate too for a bit a few years ago. Stopped becuase I ran out of willpower, time, and found it too boring lol.
I love this poem so much! The title is absolutely brilliant and the poem is so heart-wrenchingly amazing. The rhymes add so much more powerfulness to the poem. Hope you are doing better! :)
Yeah, we are teenagers in 2025. People expect a lot from us. I guess I’ve been working a lot on setting boundaries and not putting too much on my plate but it’s hard when society tells us we need to do more all the time so we can get into good colleges and get good jobs and everything. I guess we have to remember that we’re still just kids.
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thank youuu!! also yeah, definitely lolll :)
The stars remind me of children :)
Great poem! I love the chokehold idea :)
The best us kids can do is find support and learn to protect ourselves ig. Bonus if you can find ways to bend unfair rules, now that would be fun
You are definitely not alone :) It's really hard to remember to slow down sometimes, especially when society tells you to just keep going, to be stronger, better, smarter, etc... I think it's really important to remind yourself to take a break sometimes, even if that feels like slacking, or not doing what you're supposed to do. But taking care of yourself and giving yourself time is just as important.
Absolutly love this! The imagery really brings the messege to life
Ah yes, mindfulness. I should really get back into that practice. I used to meditate too for a bit a few years ago. Stopped becuase I ran out of willpower, time, and found it too boring lol.
tysm for the response!
Thanks! I spent so long on Google trying to find the perfect word for the title XD
Hopefully I'll be able to eventually direct my attention somewhere other than how hopeless a lot of things are while trying to get my life together.
I love this poem so much! The title is absolutely brilliant and the poem is so heart-wrenchingly amazing. The rhymes add so much more powerfulness to the poem. Hope you are doing better! :)
Yeah, we are teenagers in 2025. People expect a lot from us. I guess I’ve been working a lot on setting boundaries and not putting too much on my plate but it’s hard when society tells us we need to do more all the time so we can get into good colleges and get good jobs and everything. I guess we have to remember that we’re still just kids.