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✨Sunday Intention Setting✨

✨Sunday Intention Setting✨

Hello lovely people,

I have been reflecting on some ways we can support you all through our recovery-oriented way of connecting on the forums, and thought that creating a weekly intention setting/reflection conversation could be really helpful. 🥰

Intention-setting can allow us to more mindfully focus our attention onto the things we would like to explore more of (without too much pressure!). And when we do so within community, it can help us to feel more supported as we go about exploring new habits and ideas.

Now, this isn't about showing up perfectly or reaching all of our 'goals' overnight, but rather, exploring what is possible, what we enjoy, and how we can feel more safely connected to ourselves.

So, what will this look like exactly?

1. Set your intention for the week. For example, I am going to practice allowing myself 5 minutes a day to slow down.

2. Reflect. You can do this throughout the week via your notes app, a journal, or here on the forums. *Notice what feels good, what doesn't, and why.

3. Share the following Sunday. Let us know what you were able to explore and what came up for you/if you have any questions or need some support.

Remember - there is no right or wrong! It's so fine if all you did was hold the intention in the back of your mind - change takes time. I would love you all to have fun with this and to explore things from a place of curiosity and compassion. 💛

And... go! @MissGremlin @NightFury @Bow @Shaz51 @Captain24 @creative_writer @avant-garde @Oaktree @ENKELI @Dimity @Semly @Appleblossom @MJG017 @Sunnyside226 @Blackcloud @PeppyPatti @Till23

@Jynx @tyme @Ru-bee @rav3n @RiverSeal

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Awww @Shaz51 , it sounds like it's gone to a good home.

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I was speaking to a psychologist who said there's research around journalling and how effective it can be to 'get things out' @NightFury

It's not for me, but I recognise it's importance

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Yes @tyme , she is going to make new cushion covers for the couch

And it would not fit in her car , so we delivered it at her home

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Awww. How kind of you @Shaz51

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@AuntGlow I'll try to stay with my intentions. The "Rose rose thorn bud" journalling makes me connect with topical feelings and express gratitude and anticipation. And the very simple task of regular early nights that I find so impossible is needing deconstruction re feelings of safety and security. I get wound up tighter than a clockspring (if you're old enough to remember clockwork timepieces) and need to release and regulate that tension. It taps into very early trauma.

I'll persevere.

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My intention last week was to get some things organised, begin packing and maybe a little de-cluttering along the way. I got it stated, but I ended up with my fatigue getting in the way of my intention.

I find it hard to maintain my motivation. Balancing my physical health, my chronic fatigue and my chronic pain mean I give up easily.

* This week my intention is to pace myself more with packing my things and do at least one box of packing. I have a week to get it done, I move next Monday.

Im glad my ndis provider is funding a van and a lot of the things I dont have to pack/move as another client will move into my current house soon enough. I have the help of my support staff to help me pack if it gets too much.

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Hey @AuntGlow

1. I managed to go to work every shift. I did try and check in with what I’m feeling but that was hard as I was feeling numb. But deeply depressed

2. I need support to get my depression more manageable.

3. Same as last week with the inclusion of trying to have a shower everyday.

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@AuntGlow since I only joined mid week I will start this week. I have very low motivation so I am going to try my best to stick to my intentions.

My intention for the week ahead is to read my Bible every night

I also want to start healthy eating habits so I am making sure I don't bring home any sweets or fattening foods from the supermarket where my bro works.

@avant-garde @Oaktree @Captain24 @MissinTooth @tyme @Jynx @Dreamy @Dimity

@Shaz51 @The-red-centaur @Appleblossom @starsmile @Cuddlebear @MDT @PeppiPatty
@Ru-bee @rav3n @Jacques @Glisten @lonemushroom @Junie

I'm praying we all have a good week. And hi my darling Jynxy, long time no see! How are you? 😍

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I love reading through everyone else's intentions and seeing how they went last week.

I feel as though I did make more time for mindfulness, though it wasn't quite in the way I though I would by sitting down to meditate each day. I only did that a few times, but I did feel like I had more mindful moments during my days where I just focused on being present which I hope I can continue this week

This week I think my intention is going to be to move my body more, it get so hard to do on these gloomy winter days!

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It's Sunday! (Barely.)

Well this is proof my intention of early nights hasn't always worked out.

For this week I'll try to refind my zen in mindful domesticity to overcome returned pain and gut issues - associated no doubt with my mental state and family conflict.

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