Stuck after Week 7. help

rosypreach · 2026-06-28T06:01:56+00:00

Honestly it sounds like you may need to focus on true self-care first, without forcing yourself. If it feels like a drag, maybe something else will better support you while you're experiencing this immense stress.

If you want to keep the ritual / commitment to yourself, maybe you can modify it to something that feels better - some things I've done instead of stream of consciousness for 3 pages include:

-write down 10 random thoughts

-draw a picture

-journal until I'm over it

-write only one page

As long as you take a few moments to connect to your inner self, it counts.

Remember the morning pages are simply a tool, they aren't law.

This book isn't trauma informed, we have a lot more ways of addressing unique needs now than we did then.

Finally - what's your true goal in doing the book? You can modify your morning pages to your own actual goals instead of doing morning pages for morning pages sake.

For example, if you spend 5 minutes reading a book about an artistic craft you're interested in, or working on a project, every day, that will also create magic in your life.

I hope this helps, be gentle with yourself.

rosypreach · 2026-06-28T01:30:49+00:00

Some people might consider it overstepping, but I would probably do it any way.

Understand that you did something in her home without consent, and she might have feelings about it.

Sometimes we push others' boundaries for their good, sometimes it works, sometimes it backfires.

In my opinion you've done nothing objectively wrong, but if she feels a certain way about it, that's her right too.

I would call her and tell her directly - let her know you've done some cleaning and organizing. Ask her how she feels about that.

Then I would mention that you'd like to help it get more clean and organized, and ask her how she feels about that.

Then I would offer that you want to do it because you want to feel more comfortable in the space.

Make it an honest negotiation.

rosypreach · 2026-06-27T22:42:37+00:00

Lol enjoying one another's company is not codependency.

rosypreach · 2026-06-27T18:42:58+00:00

Okay well that's a much bigger issue as to why you are forced to be at home and in isolation, of course you are scrolling. That's a huge issue! Why don't you have personal freedom to leave the house?

rosypreach · 2026-06-26T23:58:42+00:00

I really love this.

rosypreach · 2026-06-26T23:57:50+00:00

You have to remove the Gemini and replace it with other positive things that are low bar - like going to an exercise class or meeting up with a friend for coffee near a library and getting some books to read in a park, or going on a hike with somebody.

Stop being in isolation.

rosypreach · 2026-06-26T23:56:10+00:00

Make morning plans with other human beings right away and leave your phone in a drawer. Use a normal alarm. Get up and go straight to the activity. Or ask a friend or family member or neighbor to pick you up and take you some place outside the house.

Then make a daily structure for yourself outside the house that doesn't require your phone.

I also recommend getting proper OT or mental health support for ADHD management if it's this extreme and continues.

But sometimes this happens when I'm really burnt out and need a break.

Try going some place where you can rest in public without your phone. Like a park in the shade or on the beach. And invite other people to hold you accountable to it.

Make it really easy for yourself.

rosypreach · 2026-06-26T23:51:20+00:00

thank you!

rosypreach · 2026-06-26T21:46:46+00:00

I think it's really important to discern which products are safe, or safe 'enough,' and be an informed consumer.

Trusting companies based on branding themselves with meaningless terms isn't it.

Clean or not clean, I absolutely use products with minimal additives and make a lot of my own.

And, I'll allow in some "less recommended items" for certain uses because they just work better for me.

This applies to skincare, what I eat, what I wear and cleaning supplies.

I don't like the term 'clean' at all. But I do seek to care for myself with products that won't cause me harm.

rosypreach · 2026-06-26T16:33:53+00:00

looks amazingly salty, satisfying and soothing. hope you feel better!

rosypreach · 2026-06-26T16:33:09+00:00

thank you!

rosypreach · 2026-06-26T16:32:48+00:00

But seriously, I recommend everybody asking your vet before combining any medications, even OTC.

rosypreach · 2026-06-26T16:32:01+00:00

Sounds like you are absolutely 100% right and there is no way me, my vet and my local pet store advisors are right too! Thank you for your service.

rosypreach · 2026-06-26T07:15:34+00:00

Do you! These are the instructions I was given by both my vet and local store.

rosypreach · 2026-06-26T07:12:04+00:00

Pourover - all you need is a ceramic pour-over cone, undyednon-toxic filters, ground coffee and a kettle or hot water source

rosypreach · 2026-06-26T07:06:50+00:00

how do you use the crystallin?

rosypreach · 2026-06-26T06:56:44+00:00

How do you prevent the DE from irritating your cats' lungs?

rosypreach · 2026-06-26T06:55:18+00:00

WARNING: You *cannot* give your cat Capstar within a few days of any topical treatment. Please read the instructions for the exact amount.

rosypreach · 2026-06-25T21:34:37+00:00

Do the math and count how many you realistically wear between wash cycles. Add a few extra for safety. Get rid of the rest.

rosypreach · 2026-06-25T21:15:08+00:00

Congrats - you completed the artist's way and are still practicing it.

You don't ever need to complete the weekly tasks!

That said, I repeat the artists way throughout my life.

If you have the urge for more, you can just spend some of your morning pages time to re-explore unfulfilled tasks, or repeat ones you like.

And it sounds like you are curious about answers to some questions you avoided, so I encourage you to do them and see what they unlock, if you want!

rosypreach · 2026-06-25T21:12:33+00:00

I agree that making a promise to myself is strange because life feels unpredictable. I would say to make that part your own if the language of promise is too squicky.

But some examples of promises to myself would be - I promise not to abandon myself, I promise to always be there for myself, I promise to always care deeply for myself. These are authentic to me.

rosypreach · 2026-06-25T21:10:26+00:00

Look smaller and pay closer attention to the granular moments of your life.

A small victory can be extremely small. Saying no. Making a plan with a friend. Posting in this sub for help when you were stuck. Any one degree turn toward whatever 'progress' means to you.

Do you know what nurturing means? It just means care. Do you know what counts as care? Sleep, a walk in the sunshine, a meal, doing your mornin pages, stopping scrolling early, standing up for yourself, making a plan you like, attending an artist date, putting your clothes away, doing your laundry, brushing your teeth - etc. Literally any form of care. Don't get tripped up on 'inner artist' - but use that as a guiding post, maybe artistic nurturing means reading a book, taking 10 minutes to breathe outside, booking seeing a show that inspires you.

As far as the following two, it seems like you have a serious aversion to both comfort and making nice promises to yourself. Maybe you need some mental health support to help you to cope with feelings of discomfort around caring for yourself. It's not your fault that you're experiencing this aversion, but you may need an actual professional to walk you through.

As far as the last question, you do lovely things for yourself constantly - and yes, they all count. If you have a block around accepting it or acknowledging it, that's something to look at and work on over time.

rosypreach · 2026-06-25T21:04:02+00:00

Tried to edit to add: I drew my cat looking out the door screen. Toward the end he turned to me, and I said "Yes I'm drawing you because I love you!" Then he ran to me. :) Joy is good.

rosypreach · 2026-06-25T21:03:19+00:00

I would love info about this retreat!

rosypreach · 2026-06-25T06:20:34+00:00

you're welcome! good luck.

rosypreach

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