Story of My Life

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• Mental Health Monday #2

  Posted at 11:47 pm by Kelli, on February 3, 2020

  

  I have been super busy this past week, and I feel like this week is going to be even busier. I’m not going to lie – because of how busy and stressed I have been, I’ve had a breakdown or two. I am in my last semester of school, and it is so stressful making sure that I have everything I need to graduate.

  On a positive note, I have been sticking with working out! I have worked out 5/7 days this past week. I am super proud of myself, and I hope to keep working out as I know that it makes me feel better about myself. There was a few times that I got up early and went to the gym or just worked out in my room. When I go to the gym, I try to have a list of workouts that I want to do so I won’t get there and be scratching my head on what I want to do next. In my dorm room, I have multiple different websites that I use to do workout videos. There’s beachbody (not free), blogilates (free), YouTube (free), and FitOn (free).

  The reason I’m talking about working out so much is because it has helped me so much. As I think I said in my last Mental Health Monday post, I have noticed that exercise and meditation have helped me become happier.

  Doing those things aren’t the only thing I have been doing. Since last semester, I have been going to counseling at my health center on campus (so it’s free). I feel like I have made progress. My counselor helps me realize that the thoughts I have are “irrational” – my words, not hers. I actually have a session this Thursday so I will let you know how that goes! My main problem is that I have a negative way of thinking. While I have come a LONG way, I still have a long way to go.

  Here are some things I want to work on this week:

  1. be more social/get out of my comfort zone

  2. work out regularly

  3. use less negative language toward myself

  4. be more mindful

  5. eat healthier

  Do you have any goals for this week? How are you going to practice self-care?

   
  Posted in Mental Health Monday | 0 Comments | Tagged counseling, helps mental health, mental breakdown, mental health, Mental Health Monday, working out, workout

• January in Pictures

  Posted at 1:13 pm by Kelli, on January 29, 2020

  

  Do you ever have that weird experience where you can’t tell if time went by really fast or really slow? That’s me right now. Part of me is like “oh wow, January is already almost over,” but then another part of me is like “oh wow, it’s ONLY January.”

  Anyway, here’s what my January looked like!

  

  My January has been quite interesting. I started an internship (which I love). I am working out again. I’m drinking lots of good coffee and even been meditating.

  I want to give an explanation for the last picture. The last picture is (obviously) of my shower (which I share with two suitemates). Last night one of them called me and asked if I knew what happened to the shower head. I asked. “.. what do you mean what happened to the shower head?” I went into the bathroom and it was literally GONE. We don’t know who took it or when. I know it was sometime yesterday between 12 p.m. and 11 p.m. but other than that, we have no idea exactly when or how or WHY.

  Posted in Monthly goals/pictures | 0 Comments | Tagged blog, cats, coffee, fitness, friends, goal, Goals, happy, January, January in pictures, pets, pictures, Things I Love, work, working out, workout

• Mental Health Monday #1

  Posted at 11:39 pm by Kelli, on January 27, 2020

  

  On Instagram, I follow the hashtag “#Mentalhealthmatters” because I love reading motivational quotes and people’s stories. I was scrolling through my Instagram earlier when I see a guy that had ‘Mental Health Monday #2’ as the start of his caption. (His insta is nickfituk). This post struck me differently than the others. Every Monday he is going to post a blog about mental health, and that is what I decided I wanted to do too. (You should join in on Mental Health Monday also!)

  Mental health is a part of everyone. Sometimes it can be good mental health, but then sometimes it can be bad. I’ve dealt with a lot of bad mental health in my life. I don’t always know why it is there. It just shows up in the middle of nowhere. Luckily, I think I am slowly getting out of an episode. I have been more productive and slightly happier these last few weeks. I think I mostly needed a break from school. I was severely isolating myself.

  For 2020, my main goal is to take care of myself better. Sometimes I get so frustrated with  myself because I know things that would make me feel better, but I talk myself out of doing them anyway.

  Two of the main things that improves my mood is exercise and meditation. Exercising has been a bit more difficult here lately because every time I run, I feel like passing out. I’ve been dealing with a sinus problem since November (and yes, I’ve been to the doctor). There are other workouts that I can still do, I am just still trying to force myself into a routine. I want to start getting up early and working out/meditating.

  I am hoping writing this post motivates me to do better. I will update you on if it did or not next Monday!

  Posted in Mental Health Monday | 0 Comments | Tagged blogging, learning, meditation, mental health, Mental Health Monday, mental health tips, monday, motivation, working out

• October in Pictures

  Posted at 11:04 am by Kelli, on November 3, 2019

  #beutmproud

  

  Coffee and muffin at my favorite coffee shop.

  

  Working out helps ease my anxious mind.

  

  I went hiking with my best friend!

  

  Bff Tawnie

  

  Stitch is one of my babies

  

  My niece and nephew have my whole heart.

  

  Love you 

  

  Mirror selfie 

  

  Khole always looks so sad, but we give her lots of loving I promise.

  

  Fall is finally showing!

  

  The ‘IT’ drink

  

  Practicing make up for tik Tok

  

  Posted in Experiences/Travel, Personal | 0 Comments | Tagged best friend, bff, coffee shop, experiences, life, october, October in pictures, personal life, Starbucks, working out

• My Fitness Journey Begins

  Posted at 12:39 pm by Kelli, on May 28, 2019

  I have been putting off getting in shape for a very long time. I used to go to the gym at my school regularly, but this whole year I have made some excuse as to why I shouldn’t go. (Most of the time it was because I was “too tired.”)

  I’m back home, and I’ve finally talked myself into joining a gym (with my friend) for the summer.

  Today was my first day, and I am kind of proud of myself! I wanted to blog about it so I could stay motived to keep working out and growing stronger. I might do a progress on how I look and feel every 1-2 weeks.

  I also want advice. What workouts should I do to improve upper body strength? I’m also walking/jogging/running because I want to be able to do a marathon one day.

  Can someone help me out with a workout plan?

  I’m going to post pictures down below of what I look like now. (I know I have a dirty mirror, but it’s my mom’s mirror, and I am too lazy to clean it.)

  Day 1:

  

  Posted in Fitness Journey | 0 Comments | Tagged friend, gym, helps mental health, pulse, run, sweat, working out, workout, workout plan

• Goals for May 2019

  Posted at 10:00 am by Kelli, on May 11, 2019

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  These goals are mainly for my benefit because it is easier for me to get things done if I have them written out. With that being said, down below are the things I hope to do in May of 2019.

  1. Volunteer at the animal shelter at least twice.
     • I love volunteering at this local animal shelter with my friends. At the time of day we go, we usually finish walking what ever dogs have not been walked yet. Then we clean what ever it is that they want us to clean.
  2. Plant the flower seeds I got.
     • I love planting seeds, but I honestly have a hard time keeping them alive. I don’t have a green thumb when it comes to my own plants. I do help my grandpa with his gardening though. He grows lots of watermelons, cantaloupes, and tomatoes. We sell them all summer.
  3. Post on WordPress at least twice a week.
     • I’m hoping that I am able to stay consistent this time. A year ago, it was hard to decide what I wanted to write about, but now that I’ve decided to go with what ever is on my mind – whether it be a story, a recipe, or something like this – I’m going to go with it.
  4. Post on Tumblr at least once a week.
     • I like to write fan fiction and post it on Tumblr.
  5. Go to two festivals – Strawberry and Folk festival.
     • I went to the Strawberry festival a few days ago, but the Folk festival is next week. I’m really excited to go because there’s going to be music, crafts, and old cars.
  6. Post at least 2 YouTube Videos.
     • The only problem I have with posting YouTube videos is that I have to be really motivated and happy, but here lately I haven’t been that so I have been struggling to make content.
  7. Start working out again – 3 times a week.
     • I’ve been neglecting working out. This is probably part of the reason why I haven’t been motivated to make YouTube videos. I’m hoping to start running and lifting weights again.
  8. Work work work work work.
     • I have to pay for some schooling next school year so I need to work as much as I can. On top of that, I have to pay for groceries, books, and what ever necessities that I have.

  These are eight goals I hope to accomplish this month! Do you have any goals for this month? If so, comment them down below! 🙂

  Posted in Goals | 1 Comment | Tagged animals, festival, goal, Goals, may goals, tumblr, volunteer, work, working out, writing, Youtube

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