01 — The People Pleaser

As a people pleaser myself, I know it can be hard to please oneself. I often feel like I do not have the energy or capacity to please myself as well as I try and please others. As a Libra, one of my key features is, meant to be, balance however I cannot seem to find it. I tend to believe that I am being selfish by being kind to myself and that is what stops me. But you need to learn to be find to yourself and your body. And everyone has a different way of doing so so find your way, wether it be relaxing in the sun with a good book, or seeing your friends for a cafe date. DO WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY, and if it means you have less energy to give to others, SO BE IT!!

02 — The Party Pooper

Others with anxiety know the struggle of lack of commitment when it comes to going out with friends. I tend to be the individual that doesn’t drink or socialise with new people. However finding a good friendship group that makes you comfortable in your own skin and your own habits is key for socialising. Friends shouldn’t be discouraged because you don’t want to drink or because you don’t want to attend that grim club, but instead encourage you to do the activities you feel comfortable in and eventually, you will be warmed up to explore new activities.

03 — The Fitness Fanatic

As someone who has struggled with lack of body confidence for roughly 5 years now, I have finally taken up the courage to do something about it. Starting a fitness journey is very hard and shouldn’t be gone without praise. I start every fitness journey with a friend, a close friend that is comfortable in gym because if they are comfortable as am I. If they know what they are doing, then so do I. Today (June 22nd 2023), I completed the first run in my “Couch to 5km” journey. It was very hard and I endured a lot of anxiety coming up to it but there are things that I did to make the process a lot easier for myself. 1). I planned a route, a route that was about 5-10 mins drive away from my house. This allowed me to be more comfortable as I knew it was less likely for me to see someone I knew and also reduced my anxiety about where I was running. I even looked at the route on Google Earth to ensure it would be a comfortable terrain. 2). Bought new running gear, not only because I have none but also to make me feel more confident such as a new pair of running shorts, a sports bra and 2 cute tops. 3). I told my closet friends that I would be doing this run. That way I would face disappointment not only from myself if I didn’t complete this run, but also from my peers. It was a way to make them proud of me in a way.