Your Future Agriculturist is here again to drop another worthy-to-read blog. First of all, I would like to acknowledge @ladiesofhive for allowing us to share how we "treat ourselves". Also to Ate @usagidee upon motivating & pushing me to join the hype.
"We are not a robots!"
Life had been so tough for us, that's for sure. Surviving the day isn't just all about "waking up in the morning, eating our meals & snacks, doing the chores, sleeping, spoiling ourselves." Nope, it's not.
A single day would not pass by without us, needing for any amount of money. Because truthfully, money runs our day-to-day lives. And that is the exact reason why we are struggling so hard, working for over 24/7 in order to earn and save for everyday needs.
Yes, I am still a student but would you believe me when I said: "aside from Mom, I am also our family's breadwinner." The part that Papa was unemployed for 3-consecutive years, it is already stressful. That's why I opted to hustle and hustle and hustle to help Mom on our finances. Coz without money? We won't survive.
It has been years when I started doing my part for the sake of our family. And just the thought of "I need to earn to complete my monthly budget"? It's already stressful.
What I received in return as I kept on grinding to earn?
- Achievements. Mom feeling a bit relieved.
- Stress. Sleep-deprivation. Breakdowns.
In this blog, let me share how I destress and cope up with both emotional & mental breakdowns.
When you have had all you can take and need to relax, how do you treat yourself? Give a description of what that looks like for you, and when was the last time that you treated yourself?
I CRY.
Yes, you read it right. Whenever I feel like I'm about to explode, I'll bear with it for a moment. Not until night came~ inside our dark room while my siblings and had dived to dreamland, the strong version of myself elopes as I begin to cry, silently.
On the next day, I eventually feel a bit lighter. Not totally fine but was way more manageable and tolerable.
If you feel down too, cry and let it all out. Just remember what Elizabeth Gilbert said:
"Do not apologize for crying. Without this emotion, we are only robots."
TREATING MYSELF WITH FOODS.
After I cried, I will then schedule a short & simple "me time" outside our house. How?
Roam around the city & dine in to Jollibee, alone. 🧡
Whenever I'm inside this fast-food chain, seems like I am going back to childhood. Me, as a kid who doesn't mind all the problems.
What I usually have here?
Their C2 meal that includes spicy chicken joy + double-rice + iced tea. Then, paired with chocolate float and fries. For a hustler like me, rice is a MUST.
The last time that I dined in in Jollibee was by July 19th. Hopefully, I can go back next week when my colds & cough is well-treated.
Aside from Jollibee, I had experienced to have an unli-samgyup with a friend, twice.
The most recent was by July 12 in Kakabsat Food Hub. ✨
As the sun set day-by-day, I tend to realize even more that ...
"I should not forget myself just because I'm financing the family's needs. I MUST always give time for myself's well-being and to not forget rewarding this hardworking "me" in every achievements that I've been obtaining."
Why? Because self-care is not just about caring for ourselves. It is also a form of showing how we love ourselves! 💜
That's all for this blog. Calling out these awesome ladies to share their side: @ruffatotmeee, @ayane-chan, and @carisdaneym. THANK YOU FOR READING MY BLOG!
