what i learned in my first year of therapy 🤍

let’s get a little deep for a moment.

in 2022, one of my goals for myself was to begin my therapy journey and heal myself. the catalyst was a temporary moment, but the effects have stood against the test of time.

1. This a marathon, not a race. Be gentle on yourself.

• Beginning therapy and unpacking my feelings, was a rough yet rewarding process. It’s not going to happen in one day, so just take it one step at a time.

2. Be honest with yourself.

• Journaling and setting realistic expectations for myself has been one of my biggest hurdles. I always put pressure on myself to be perfect and to get it right the first time. And by putting pressure on myself to be perfect, I would avoid talking about my “flaws” but truth be told, there’s a gift in imperfection. And it’s called authenticity 🫶🏾

3. Do your homework.

• 😂 Read the books and do the exercises! You’ll be surprised what you learn about yourself but also what you learn about others.

Overall, therapy isn’t something that’s going to FIX⛏️ all my problems. Instead, I use it as a toolkit in my life. When I’m feeling burnt out from working, I tap into self-care, When I’m feeling disconnected from myself, I reach out and express my needs to my friends and partner that I need some help. 💙

So here’s to more growth and a better understanding of life and myself 🥂

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