Keep Goins; Life Lately | Keep Goins; A Mental Health Journey

07/07/2025

Life’s been pretty uneventful lately — which honestly, I’m not mad about. I celebrated the 4th with some friends and family, and that was probably the most exciting part of my week.

Mentally, though… it’s been a little rough. I’ve felt some of that old darkness creeping back in, and that’s hard to admit. Usually summer is when I feel most like myself, and it’s the colder months that tend to weigh heavy. But this year feels different, and I’m trying to figure out what that means.

I’ve been feeling pretty overwhelmed. Just trying to juggle everyday life, school, work, and still be present for the people around me. I keep telling myself to focus on the bigger picture, but some days it just feels too hard to see it clearly.

Finding the right meds has been a whole rollercoaster. I really thought this last one might be the one, but it’s been kind of a letdown. Hopefully it just needs a small tweak. Fingers crossed, because I really want to be able to enjoy summer the way I know I can.

Anyway, that’s where I’m at lately. Some good, some tough. Just taking it one day at a time. If you’ve felt this way, you’re not alone.💜

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06/25/2025

Today I finished my first course since going back to school! It felt good to get back into the swing of things and finally feel that sense of accomplishment again. I start my next summer class tomorrow — not super excited since it’s the Gen Ed I’ve been putting off, but I’ll get through it!

Lately it’s just been work, school, and a few random projects here and there.

Yesterday I got out and went for a much needed long walk! (As pictured)
Oh — and today marks just a month away from my birthday!🎉 Something to look forward to after this next class is finished!

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06/16/2025

Even with school in full swing, my mind doesn’t slow down. I’m constantly thinking about everything that needs to be done around the house. There’s always something to improve, and the to-do list? Never-ending.

Lately, I’ve been staining our new cabinets and refinishing the old ones, time-consuming project, especially silly to start during accelerated courses. But it’s already proving to be so rewarding.

Just a little reminder: find something that keeps you engaged and brings you joy, no matter how small. It’s so important to give your mind something meaningful to focus on. 💜

06/06/2025

I’ve had an extremely busy week, leaving me with very little time to write. Summer classes just started, and they are very fast!! Between assignments, lectures, and trying to stay on top of everything, it’s been a challenge to carve out time for creative reflection. This week I have bits and pieces of writing, but I would like to fulfill it more before publishing. One thought that keeps running through my mind when trying to write, is this pressure for everything to be perfect. I catch myself thinking, “Will this post impress anyone? Will people like it? Is it good enough?” It’s so easy to fall into that mindset of comparison, especially when scrolling through social media or reading other blogs. It seems almost automatic. We compare our progress, our appearance, our creativity, our productivity… everything. Last night, while watching one of my psychology lectures, I came across a segment that described social comparison as a “nightmare.” That word really stuck with me. It felt like a strange coincidence because I had just been struggling with those exact thoughts. It made me pause and reflect. Thinking: Why do we place so much of our value on how we appear to others instead of embracing who we are and how far we’ve come? This is exactly why I love psychology. It peels back the layers of human behavior and helps us understand the “why” behind our thoughts and actions. It’s comforting to know that these struggles are shared and studied—and that there are ways to reframe our thinking to be healthier and more self-compassionate. If you’ve ever found yourself feeling stuck in the trap of comparison, you’re definitely not alone. I actually previously wrote a blog post that dives into this topic a bit more called “Social Comparison is a Thief of Joy.” I’d love for you to check it out and share your thoughts. As I still struggle with this topic, let’s remind ourselves that our worth isn’t defined by how we look next to others, but by how true we are to ourselves. #mentalhealthawareness #comparisonisathiefofjoy #youareenough 💚

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06/03/2025

This spring has been an exciting adventure for me as I'm learning the ropes of gardening. Sitting here daily looking to see if my plants have sprung out of nowhere, is a little too thrilling. I am now seeing consistent progress in my front garden bed. In the back row I planted colorful vibrant gladiolas, and in the front, I planted pink geraniums. Though, I have experienced some failure with my hanging baskets in front and my back garden bed, I'm still determined! Picture below is my front garden bed, with a special flag hanging:)