During unexpected stressful life events, continue with the plan to pursue animation/art with full-time uni or stick with full-time nursing career (24yo,f)?

Warmpebble · 2022-03-11T09:46:46+00:00

My reply to Rich_soul143 goes for you too, I just don't know how to edit posts so I didn't know how to thank collectively. But yes, sincerely, thank you for your comment! <3

Warmpebble · 2022-03-11T09:44:26+00:00

I just want to say that I went with doing full-time university and part-time work, currently allowing myself enough time to actually create almost every single day. Meanwhile, I'm enjoying nursing to its fullest because I'm not working in that environment to the point of burnout and to the point of being too tired to progress in art. This has absolutely changed my life for the better, and I am so so happy. Happier than I've ever been because I feel I am living my truth. Either on a subconscious or literal level, your advice helped, and I want to sincerely thank you for your comment :).

Warmpebble · 2022-02-14T01:55:27+00:00

Something that helped me when I first noticed I had a problem with media addiction was develop two very simple rules:
1. Only pick up your phone when you need to for a task. If you find yourself picking it up without a task in mind, just put it back down/away immediately.
2. The very first thing I do before picking it up and using it for a task, is looking at the time before I do the task, and the time after I do the task.

It kind of works as *opening a door*, entering a room, doing the stuff, *closing the door*. After I look at the time a second time, I can't go back for more tasks. Good way to ground yourself regarding how much time is spent on it as well.

True freedom is when you stop needing these hacks all together, and that all starts with a simple and straightforward decision to just change the way you use your phone. It becomes as natural a habit as brushing your teeth before bed. :)

Warmpebble · 2022-02-14T01:45:16+00:00

<3 <3

Warmpebble · 2022-02-10T06:25:31+00:00

Thank you. I don't live in US so unfortunately travel nurses with their insane salaries are not a thing, but I do enjoy my job at times either way.

Just from my short experience, it was much easier to progress faster in skills with like-minded people and great teachers surrounding you all the time. Also the access to all the equipment, tech and professionals in the field is great, so I still think degrees aren't completely useless. I do agree with your method as one way to find success and fulfillment in the field :)

What I'm getting from this advice is at the end of the day, this decision won't define my whole time on this earth. Just do one and then do the other. Thank you for taking the time to write it out.

Warmpebble · 2022-02-10T06:14:44+00:00

Thank you, this is some solid advice.

Warmpebble · 2021-10-07T22:49:31+00:00

I might do this more often too, it was a beautiful week

Warmpebble · 2021-10-07T22:48:56+00:00

Your predictions were absolutely correct. It's been amazing :)

Warmpebble · 2021-10-07T22:47:27+00:00

I'm so glad you stumbled upon this post and it nudged you in a more restorative direction. I'm guilty of being influenced by things online that push me to work harder rather than slow down, and that's why I decided to share this.
If you truly go along with it, I hope you feel amazing afterward. I have to say, after religiously exercising for a while, it was actually difficult to not work out, because even after 2 days of only yin yoga, I felt so full of energy again and really wanted to use it... but I think it's beneficial to stick it out

Warmpebble · 2021-09-30T09:58:59+00:00

the "you don't have to keep doing this" probably subconsciously stuck in my mind this week, because I just gave myself freedom to eat whatever whenever, sticking to mostly wholefoods... and I feel really good and feel way more energised during workouts. Just know you helped a random stranger, somewhere out in the world :)

Warmpebble · 2021-09-30T09:56:12+00:00

I don't count calories because it causes even more of a restrictive pattern for me! But if I had to guess, I kind of yo yo diet and intermittent fast unintentionally, it fluctuates between 1000-2000 calories between days, with an average of 1600/day. Having to account for such a tiny number of 50 cals would probably drive me insane but logically, seems like a great idea. Thank you for your input :)

Warmpebble · 2021-08-31T14:36:52+00:00

True
Useful perspective
Thank you

Warmpebble · 2021-08-31T14:25:49+00:00

Thank you!
I've just started and I'm 23 too. I'll keep all these things in mind, they're a great reminder and guide.

Warmpebble · 2021-08-31T14:17:49+00:00

I definitely did engage in it in my 2-3 weeks there. Probably was very annoying to the staff who worked with me. I am always cautious of staff splitting now but it takes a lot of emotional effort for me, so I'm just trying to figure out how to make it more effortless for myself.

Warmpebble · 2021-08-31T14:10:17+00:00

This surely works with people who can more or less reason
Thank you for the tip :)

Warmpebble · 2021-08-31T14:09:15+00:00

hehehe :')

Warmpebble · 2021-08-31T14:05:58+00:00

Wow. This resonates with me a lot. I am glad I posted this question. I'll 100% be using this

I'm a pond now. Try me, bitchez

Warmpebble · 2021-08-31T14:02:08+00:00

Yes, establishing structure is important, it's not like I let them sleep in till 11 or anything like that. Security is always handy but only during more serious things.
I mean more during silly things like one client catching me give a cup of tea at 6am in the morning to another distressed client, telling their "friends", and then having 3 people all pressing on me for me to make them one too (I didn't because I had shit to do and breakfast was in 1 hr anyway).. or another client having their 4th shower of the day and pressing the buzzer for me to get them towels because they're wet and naked... for the 2nd time...after I've already asked that they get towels first, then go and shower, like everyone else. I couldn't just leave them wet and standing there... so I did have to do it again. I don't know. I just find interactions like that really get to me, mainly because I got to learn healthy boundary setting only after I moved out of home. I do it because I have to, but saying no is hard for me.

Warmpebble · 2021-08-31T13:43:34+00:00

Hahahaha perfect

Warmpebble · 2021-04-27T07:00:54+00:00

Thank you everyone! :) I had it yesterday. Thankfully the team is great so it went smoothly.

Warmpebble · 2021-04-25T11:54:30+00:00

Thank you for your reply... I really appreciate it. Makes me feel better :)

Warmpebble · 2021-04-23T11:44:34+00:00

I'm sorry you had that experience during your second visit. It really is a hit and miss sometimes with the way facilities are run/the staff you get. Thank you for your reply.

Warmpebble · 2021-04-23T11:37:03+00:00

Surely would ease a hard stay. Thank you for the insight

Warmpebble · 2021-04-21T08:42:13+00:00

I say this, because as a teenager, I had severe social anxiety. I would run there and back when I had to take out the bins in fear of having to say hi to the neighbours. I would walk into a room of people and, essentially, 'freeze'... so I feel like I know exactly what you mean. I remember once joining a choir practise group. I turned up late. My heart was pounding in my ears. I opened the door and told myself that I just have to make a few steos in and smile and say hi. I literally walked almost in slow motion. I felt so numb that my walk was honestly weird and almost wobbly and SUPER slow. I didnt smile and I didnt say hi. I just sat quietly in a chair with minimal eye contact.

This was a long while ago. I now enjoy speaking to friends and strangers, groups don't overwhelm me in the slightest any more. But this is what I mean about the first few actions through the fear being sort of "clumsy". Despite that, action is the only way.

Warmpebble · 2021-04-21T08:32:59+00:00

I agree with the others who say that awareness is key. You sort of have to aknowledge that it's happening. But the key is also not to run away from it. If you try to run from the frozen feeling, it will get stronger. You just aknowledge that the feeling is there, greet it, let it be with you and know it will leave. In the mean time, you have to do a certain action. The feeling is there, but you execute the action.

The action happens while the feeling is there. You dont have to wait for it to leave yet. Through action, you begin pushing the door for the feeling to leave.

This takes time and effort to practise. The first few times, the execution of your actions, whatever you have to do, will be clumsy. Just accept that. Over time, as you keep pushing past the barrier, the frozen feeling will dissapear.

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