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teresajoan · 1 year

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Astrology: Worried Mercury Signs

Aries - Worries are overwhelming, quick and frantic. Feels an urge to solve the problem as quickly as possible. If the problem can not be resolved they may try to destroy it instead. Can verbally lash out suddenly at those around them. Can martyr themselves in an attempt to overcome the worry. May seek out dopamine rushes in times of worry.

Taurus - Overeats or undereats when worried. Worries about lack of financial security and stability. Mental worry leads to needing a lot of physical rest and suffering low self esteem. Worry can lead them to staying in the same spot and feeling a reluctance to embrace change.

Gemini - The mind does not stop when worried, as if there is constant chatter in the mind. Attempts to forsee every possible problem and solution. Worries over choices, siblings, communications and friendships. Worries about the 'why?' of a problem. Worries manifest as anxiety. Will try to learn their way out of a worry.

Cancer - The worrying process is more emotional. Can feel like the emotions are trapped inside the body, causing physical discomfort that they can not escape. Worries most about family, maternal figures, home and safety.

Leo - Worries about their self expression and how they come across to others. When highly worried they will focus on their work projects as an extension of their own worth. Worries can cause them to attach too strongly to the ego and the need to save face.

Virgo - Worries about every detail, failing others and their own health. Worries can manifest as physical symptoms of illness. Worries when daily routines are disrupted. Worries about the 'how?' of a problem.

Libra - Worries about business and personal relationships. Worries about suffering injustices and heartbreak. Worries about relationships disrupting their own life balance. Seeks others to bounce thoughts off when worried. Worries can cause a lot mental anguish as it disrupts their mental wellbeing. Can over correct on an issue in an attempt to restore balance.

Scorpio - Worries about other people's truama, reluctance to evolve and their own pain. Thoughts can become obsessive and subconsciously controlling. Worries about others true intent and suspects others of hiding their true motive. Can struggle to let go of a worry until they have fully dissected and digested it.

Sagittarius - Worries about being controlled, restricted and unable to explore the world through experiences. Worries about others values conflicting with their own. Small worries can expand into much larger imagined catastrophes.

Capricorn - Worries about their future and finding success. Worries about their reputation and not fulfilling their true potential. Is careful with money and are mindful of who they befriend in an attempt to avoid future problems that may cause worry.

Aquarius - Worries about social groups, hierarchies and the future of society. Worries can cause them to feel disconnected from others or feeling like the odd one out. Excessive worries cause them to disconnect and act oblivious to the problems, rather than attempt to fix them.

Pisces - Worries overwhelm the mind when they are unable to distinguish thoughts and emotions from facts. Worries about humanity, the sadness of others and their lack of artistic creation. Worries can manifest as daydreams, nightmares and subconscious feelings that they struggle to identify the root cause of. Worries can cause them to use substances to escape their own mind. Worrying can disrupt their memory.

#astro observations #astrology #witchblr #witch #scorpio #gemini #mercury retrograde #mercury signs #anxienty #the craft #aquarius #cancer #worriers

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justtryingtolosesomeweight · 1 year

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ugh, guess I have to get used to this new post editor. What shit. It makes my words too big. Or whatever, something about it bothers me. neutral but quickly getting annoyed and negative. Was happy five minutes ago but my brother asked me if I had any plans today and for some reason that pissed me off. Like I do anything, but on the same note, I just usually want to go to my room and listen to music and not be bothered. Daydreaming or not. Sigh, so that the thing I wanted to write for is... essentially over. And, no, I didn't write anything of note or submit anything. I knew it would happen and I'm still disappointed. I'm trying to puzzle out why this happens every time. Am I too hard on myself? Did I just fail so many times that I put too much pressure on succeeding? Or maybe it's because it's just me. I mean, my friend encouraged me a little, she said I was a good writer and that I would do well but it's not, like, acknowledged. I could just never talk about it again. And I would feel weird about it since I haven't responded and don't wanna just be like hey can you, a very busy person, proofread. Or maybe that's me just trying to give up. Anyhow, what does having friends feel like again? My last in person friendship was, you know, just not that great. It wasn't bad but they were bad at cues and I was bad at talking and we just fundamentally liked things differently. Hmm, I wonder if it wasn't just me and I really had someone to talk to that I could get things done. Since I try to do things by myself all the time, but where do I find courage to go on if all I'm expected to do is get results? Like, everyone praises me for a good gpa but they don't see the ways I have to torture every assignment out of myself. Sigh, these are the things I should bring to a counselor but I really don't want to see one until I'm a lower weight 'cause... well. Also, why do I feel like when I eat enough I just give myself energy to be depressed? LOL- at least when I undereat I'm passionate about something.also my wrist and hands hurt... Hmm... is it possible it's anxiety? Like they specifically start aching usually when I'm at my laptop and I'm faced with the fact I haven't done anything and filled with despair. Lol.

I'm using lol a lot to represent that I'm devastated once again. Now I'm sad that I'm devastated since I did know I would give up. Don't know what I really though would change. Sigh. Sigh. Sighing. Don't really deserve a reward but do new blades constitute a reward, who knows? Thump, my dog so funny when he's tired. Long- no sparing today- I'm sad and don't like multiple posts venting. Really, what the hell am I doing? It's to my knowledge that some people have a passion, whether it's work or a hobby. I can't finish anything so I'm pretty dismal about my hobbies- wish there was just something to get this brain working. Why can these fingers type this but not the thing I wanted? Ah, just remembered I'll be saying these words again when I vent about my assignments. School is torture but there's no other options <3. Times like this you wonder why someone let you live like this for so long. very angry but can't ask why since already know why. Hm........................... Ending now.

#it'sgoingtoraintomorrowforsure

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starlightshadowsworld · 4 years

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@aureateargentum You asked for more Annabeth and Leo friendship and I shall deliver.

Annabeth telling Leo about how she wound up at Camp, smiling sadly at the mention of her step mother and is surprised when Leo taps in morse code 'don't be sad, some people can't understand greatness even if it judo flips them.'

And being... Well Annabeth she prods into Leo's life and he trusts her enough to tell her about the Wilderness school... That's all he can tell her but she respects him. That is until he wakes up sobbing and enters their shared work room because he's tired and scared and seeks her out for comfort. (Which is something is mirrored with her after Tartarus, not wanting to wake Percy and Leo is always their with some blue prints to talk or distract.)

Which both breaks and warms Annabeth's heart. She holds him, asks what happened and he tells her about his Mother... About the fire, aunt Rosa... Everything. And when he's done he braces himself because of course she's going to leave.

Everyone else does.

But Annabeth Eliza Chase is not most people. "Honestly Leo, you're smarter than that" she chides, because she will never leave him. (He cries when she falls into the pit... Because she promised and when she returns its the first thing she says. She's exhausted yet she limps over and hugs him "I promised")

They talk about running away, living on the streets and fending for themselves and finding families. Leo shrugs on that last one "I mean I love my siblings don't get me wrong but the only real family... Well it's kinda just you."

Annabeth is the Head of the Leo Valdez appreciation squad. She's his uptight yet cool and protective older sister and Leo is her annoying yet amazing if u hurt him I will kill you younger brother.

They love debating, and anything they do can become so competitive in an instant. "Scared Chase?" "You wish Valdez"

Also as if Annabeth doesn't have enough reasons to hate Hera. (She MADE YOU DO WHAT?! Annabeth seeths and threatens for days and Leo's never been more touched.)

They set up his mist machine and create new and terryfying weapons and machines all on the power of late night coffee.

They make sure the other gets enough sleep and food (this role becomes Leo's after Tartarus, he sits by her and they eat together talking about everything and nothing)

Leo introduces her to video games and Mario party soon becomes banned on the Argo ll after the incident. Annabeth is sometimes found making death threats to Wario.

Leo helps ground her, when she's overwhelmed or when she's getting in her own head which is pretty often with the Athenian Parthanos mission. He sits by her side sometimes silently but more often than not her manages to take her aside away from it.

They work on upgrades and repairs together, if Annabeth doesn't understand it Leo is to explain and show her so she can help. She will not have him work himself to death.

"Give him a break! He's been up all night fixing this, let him sleep and shower. I can do it."

"But he's..."

Fire burns in Annabeth's eyes, rivalling Leo's. Her whole stance becomes tense and in one deathly whisper she says "he's not just a repair boy, get it through your thick skull or you won't have Gaia to worry about." She than promptly turns to Leo after he's all cleaned up and tucks him in bed, threathing that if she sees him up before 3pm she'll ensure he stays rested by force.

He's never been more touched in his life.

Someone makes a dumb blonde joke and Leo goes ablaze and beats the guy up with his hammer. He than makes several blonde puns all relating to Annabeth's intelligence and all around awesomeness. Some of them are just outright bad and she rolls eyes but...

She secretly loves it.

Because they know what makes the other tick and ensure no one will get away with it.

#annabeth chase #leo valdez #perseusjackson sonoftheseagod #brotp #Dammit Wario #Leo and Annabeth #Friendship #i will go down with this headcanon #This friendship is undereatted #Smart children #I live for headcannons and prompts #totallyforgotyouwerehere #Derpy grackson #Hera is afraid #I will go down with this friendship #percy jackson #Fite me this is better than Leo and Piper

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sarahburness · 7 years

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How to Start Liking Your Body More (Just as It Is)

“Body love is more than acceptance of self or the acceptance of the body. Body love is about self-worth in general. It’s more than our physical appearance.” ~Mary Lambert

This past week, I got married.

For me, this symbolized not only a new chapter in my life with a partner, but also a new chapter in life with myself.

Here, in this new chapter, I officially left behind the woman who was constantly trying to mold herself into whatever she needed to be to (hopefully) be accepted and loved by a partner.

And instead, I found the woman who was unapologetically herself and loved for it. In fact, that’s what ironically got her to this point in the first place.

And I left the girl who used to get by on a diet full of grapes, lettuce, and coffee. Who thought the thinner she was, the more worthy she was.

This sad, hungry girl was replaced by a woman who didn’t think twice about losing an ounce to fit into a white dress, and who embraced her curves, thighs, cellulite, wrinkles, and all that goes along with the celebration (yes, celebration) of aging.

My twenty-something self would be amazed.

To be honest, my thirty-something self is amazed.

If you had told me how I’d feel about my body and myself today, even ten years ago, I wouldn’t have believed you.

And that realization got me sitting here, reflecting, thinking, “Wow, what a journey.”

How did I get to this radical place of self-acceptance?

While it’s difficult to pinpoint any particular moment that landed me here (because there isn’t any one moment), there are certain things that pop up that I distinctly remember that allowed me to begin liking my body (and myself) more.

That allowed me to stop obsessively counting calories and to start actually enjoying food.

That allowed me to trade frantically exercising for mindfully moving (and connecting with) my body.

That allowed me to swap feeling shame about my thighs for gratitude that I have thighs.

Here are a few of those things that allowed me to start learning how to like my body more. I hope they help you just as much as they helped me.

1. Get clear on how you want to feel in your body and why that’s important to you.

First thing first, you need to know how you want to feel in your body.

Because you can’t get to where you want to go if you don’t know where that is.

So make the time, grab a pen and journal, find a quiet calm space, and ask yourself, “How do I want to feel in my body?”

Or, if it’s easier, ask yourself, “In my ideal world, where I am kind to myself, what would my relationship with my body look like?”

Write your answers out.

When you have your answers, ask yourself, “Why is this important to me?”

Know that you may need to ask yourself “why” five to seven times and really dig deep to uncover the core reason changing your relationship with your body is important to you. Just continue asking “why” until you feel your heart is speaking instead of your head.

You’ll need this reason to understand yourself more and to reflect upon when you feel frustrated and like you want to throw in the towel, because you will have those moments. But when you remember your WHY, you’ll rekindle your connection to being kinder to your body and yourself.

For me, my “why” centered on the fact that I couldn’t imagine going through my entire life at war with my body. I just couldn’t. I wanted to feel confident and free in my body, not shameful and controlled.

It took time and daily work to get to a new place, but my “why” and my vision of where I wanted to go was so strong I continued showing up.

You can do this too.

2. Flex your gratitude muscle.

One of the most interesting tools I used to like my body more was gratitude. Today, you see this word everywhere, but there’s a huge difference in seeing it all over social media and online mediums versus putting it to use.

When I began making the shift to what my body allowed me to do versus what my body didn’t look like, I was amazed.

I slowly began forming this new perspective that my body was a gift and a vehicle that allowed me to move through life. And it was my job to nurture it, take care of it, and stop being so mean to it.

What happened is that I became appreciative. I appreciated that I had thighs to hike, that even though I had cellulite, I could run a half marathon or participate in a yoga class. And it was through this viewpoint that I also came to like who I was as a person more.

I appreciated that I was open to growth, that I was compassionate, and that I had the ability to inspire others. Ironically, I found that I was more than just a body.

And so are you.

You’ll be able to see this if every day, you bullet point one or more things that you are truly grateful for or appreciate about yourself.

I promise that practicing gratitude is popular for a reason—it works.

3. Surround yourself with healthy bodies.

A huge part of my journey was surrounding myself with healthy bodies, all sorts of shapes and sizes, online and offline.

Because what can so easily happen is that we end up comparing ourselves to ideals that aren’t even real or that aren’t physiologically possible for us because they’re simply not the intended shape of our bodies.

For example, I used to be obsessed with model-type thighs. And then one day, it hit me. Those thin, “leggy” model-type thighs are not a part of my body shape. No matter how much I exercise or how little I eat, my body will never go there.

And it was through this realization that I began paying attention to all types of bodies—smaller bodies, bigger bodies, in-between bodies—and I found that there are no better types of bodies; they’re just all bodies. And it’s how we treat them that matters.

So if you’re struggling here, I highly recommend unfollowing social media accounts that make you feel bad about your body. And, if you haven’t, find a place to move your body where you feel comfortable and accepted. Because if you don’t feel comfortable in your body or accepted, you won’t want to go there to exercise and movement is such a huge part in connecting with your body in mind, soul, and spirit.

4. Connect and acknowledge your underlying fears.

Acknowledging and understanding your underlying fears when it comes to your body is so huge. Those fears hold answers. But so many times, we’re taught to simply brush them under the rug and try to fit in and look like everybody else.

But what if you allowed yourself to dig into your fears?

To understand what you’re actually worried about.

And then to dig deep and question if that fear is an actual truth or if it’s something that is truly just a fear?

For me, when I allowed myself to examine my body fears, I found that I was afraid of not being accepted, of not being the way a woman was supposed to look.

You see, as a little kid, I was always teased or left out because I was on the chunky side. I wasn’t one of the popular girls. When I realized that I could overexercise and undereat to become thinner, and that I looked more like how the girls in the magazines and the popular girls looked, that’s what I did.

My deep underlying fear was not being accepted; it actually wasn’t about my body size.

I internalized this and then realized that the key people in my life didn’t care about my body size (in fact, they were concerned by my shrinking size and misery). Rather, they cared about who I was as a human being.

In other words, they accepted me for what was beneath my skin.

So my fear that if I weren’t a certain size, I wouldn’t be accepted was just that—it was a fear. There wasn’t truth behind it.

Wrapping my mind around this was revolutionary (and it still is).

You can begin to connect and break through your fears too by first playing with the idea that you may have body fears. And then get curious and see what comes up for you. If fears come up, examine them and allow yourself time to question if they’re true or just a fear.

5. Focus on actions that make you feel good in your skin.

Releasing the need to lose weight or look a certain way and instead focusing on doing things that make you feel confident and good in your body is a game-changer. When you do this, your body will come to its natural state of being, no question.

And trust me, I know this is so much harder than it sounds, but by really showing up and experimenting in your life and then keeping what works well for you and leaving behind what doesn’t, you will naturally like your body more.

Simply because you’ll feel more “at home” in it.

For example, when I first started down my body acceptance path, I realized I actually really disliked spending two hours a day in the gym. It made me feel worse about my body. So I experimented with walking and strength training and discovered I loved it.

Later, I’d discover yoga and go on to become a yoga teacher.

Yoga, during my body hate days, was something I said I’d never ever do.

Today, I love it.

You never know what you’ll find when you let go of the outcome and follow what feels right.

I also discovered that I actually loved cooking healthy, nutritious meals with lots of veggies and tasty food. Before, I only allowed myself bars and wraps where I knew the exact calorie amount.

You see, when I started truly allowing myself to let go and to experiment with enjoying food, moving my body in ways that felt good, and talking to myself kindly and coming at my body with gratitude instead of hate, something miraculous happened.

I learned how to not only accept but my body, but to like my body.

And I know that when you focus on actions that make you feel confident in your body, you’ll begin to like your body more too.

About Corinne Dobbas

Corinne Dobbas, MS, RD is a Registered Dietitian, Wellness Coach, and yogi (in training) with a Masters in Nutrition. Corinne helps kind, caring, compassionate women develop a healthy positive relationship with food, their body, and themselves. Specifically, Corinne helps women get MORE. More life. More laughter. More friendships. More health. More happiness. More self-love. More self-acceptance. Visit her at CorinneDobbas.com.

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