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.
I definitely feel the same way! I think what's been working well for me recently is just starting (I know it sounds cliche) habits of mindfulness, through everyday things like exercising or journaling. Slowing down your entire life isn't going to be helpful, like you said, because that just leads to more stress, but taking time on something small, like making fresh espresso or cookies or something, even if you think you don't have time, can really help help take stress away in a moment, which is going to make you more productive both in that situation and in the long term.
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.
I definitely feel the same way! I think what's been working well for me recently is just starting (I know it sounds cliche) habits of mindfulness, through everyday things like exercising or journaling. Slowing down your entire life isn't going to be helpful, like you said, because that just leads to more stress, but taking time on something small, like making fresh espresso or cookies or something, even if you think you don't have time, can really help help take stress away in a moment, which is going to make you more productive both in that situation and in the long term.
Feedback welcome! It'd be nice if I could get at least a few more things to rhyme...
I remember I used to read Warrior Cats so much! This is so nostalgic lol
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