THE CHRONICOLES #8: THINGS TO CHEERS TO!

sry starts off a little drearily but until recently, it was hard for me "cheers" much of anything. due to the darkest cards life dealt me, most days, despite how exciting they were, there was this constant weight on my chest—a heaviness that prevented me from feeling anything thrilling, making it v easy to feel like I was drowning.

after taking time to grow not only mentally but physically, I feel like I'm starting to overcome obstacles I've been needing to, and as a result, the desire to hold my hand high, sparkling drink in it, and toast everything around me is creeping back in.

it's funny what a mindset can do to a person. 

for the longest time, I told myself I didn't deserve happiness, that I was destined to feel dull forever, but that was the craziest lie I could've ever told myself. I soon realized it was just my brain playing tricks on me.

I learned that ultimately, you are the only person responsible for how you feel. not your sibling, your parent, grandparent, best friend, SO. & sometimes, I think we all need a reminder to stop & take time to turn to ourselves before turning to others...a sticky note of sorts that tells us: dig deep, figure out what you need to do, then muster up the energy to actually do it.

don't forget, you can lean on those around you though - just make sure you can celebrate w/ them once you realize that whether or not you have it "all," you still have a whole lot to be thankful for.

& here's to post-brunch sunday thoughts ✨

x, nicole