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I feel really proud of myself for even waking up because there are some days when it feels extra difficult.
I came here today to try this ‘Mirror Work’ experiment, where you stare at a mirror for 5 minutes while repeating a few positive affirmations.
When I looked in the mirror, I felt like I had been really harsh on myself.
I’ve been neglecting my own needs.
I feel that it is a really special thing for me to remind myself to take care of myself.
Working is stressful because I’m in a new working environment and I’m not sure if that’s what I want to be doing. I’m an admin in a corporate job. The culture is different, and it feels really stressful.
They call it a ‘Chinamen-kind-of-job’.
I feel like I just need to ask myself to accept myself and accept what it is at the moment.People should just follow their hearts and not try to force something that is already not working.
The Mirror Work Experiment was organized by Reconnect & Recharge, a wellness and self-care hub that empowers people to lead healthy wholesome and meaningful lives. Head over to this link to find out more about their work.
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