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Forcing Myself To Laugh
This summer was the opposite of what I thought it would be. I thought I would have fun and be the happiest girl. I planned to go watch movies, stay up late, discover new places and so many other things. My brain seemed to have other plans for me. Pretty much on the last day of work I started to feel my mind go numb as well as my feelings. By the time I got home I fell into my bed and stayed there for the rest of my vacation. I could not find the energy to leave my bed, let alone my house. Mentally I decided to give in to my numbness and ceased to speak or feel any emotions. It was peaceful yet scary for me to find myself so cold and unfeeling. I accepted my new reality and wasted my summer away.
By Lily2 years ago in Motivation
From Astrophysics to OCD: The Role of Space in My Life
Ace, isn’t it? Space. It’s in the name. But it’s no spa. I’ve got a degree in it. And a mental health issue that tore open wormholes within it. And people I love scattered all throughout and transcending it. But if you ask me what space is, I couldn’t tell you, because it’s not really even a thing.
By em2 years ago in Motivation
Letter of gratitude to Vocal community.
I don’t know how many people will read this article, since the probability of it making it to the top story is low, unlike my previous piece, which is the very reason I am writing these words. But even if a small percentage out of those who engaged with my content over the last two weeks will see this letter, it will be worth it. Perhaps one of the main reasons I had to write it, is me feeling that due to the busyness of daily life, I didn’t reciprocate nearly enough on the lovely feedback I received from you lot recently.
By Eva Smitte3 years ago in Motivation
Eating a Frog First Thing in the Morning Really Impacts my Appetite
The phone alarm goes off each morning at 6:04 AM. Why? Because I set it to do that. I chose to do that! (I need to remind myself of that every time it happens- it is because I made the choice to set it for that time. UGH.)
By Judey Kalchik 3 years ago in Motivation
Challenge Accepted. Mission complete.
For my 100th story I wanted to do something different to summarize my time on Vocal... Please enjoy. I think we can all agree that Vocal is great at capturing our attention with the endless array of challenges. Just the word itself is enough to turn heads. "Are you challenging me?" Who doesn't love a good challenge? It's almost like a dare. "I dare you to write something that people will read and find engaging. And if it fits the bill, you might just gain some recognition among other things."
By Lamar Wiggins3 years ago in Motivation
Random Acts of Kindness
There is a quote in Game of Thrones that I think may resonate with many people today. ‘The Night is dark and full of terrors.’ Though at the moment, I think many would feel we could probably apply ‘full of terrors’ to any time, day or night.
By Lilly Cooper3 years ago in Motivation
4 things one year of working in a bookshop has taught me 📚
Last month marked exactly one year since I began working part time in a lovely bookshop in Marylebone, London. A place that from the start felt like home. A place of learning from interesting people and books about all kinds of things - about the world and its mysteries, about the human condition, as well as about myself. One thing is more clear than ever - certain environments bring out the best in us. The bookshop environment is one such place for me. Even in childhood, one of my favourite places to be in, was a particular library in my hometown. And while in the last decade I didn’t visit many libraries , every time I stepped a foot into various bookshops, I would notice my nervous system instantly becoming more regulated, resulting in my body and mind feeling relaxed and simultaneously more energised. A sea of books occupying many shelves is still my safe place and a source of inspiration. Which is why getting this job felt like something out of a movie, a dream come true.
By Eva Smitte3 years ago in Motivation
